Originally Posted by
keeton
Not true. You obviously do not work as/with consultants/contractors. Some corporate rates will specifially say "no vendors" in the rate rules. Some rate rules will specifically say "ID reqd." On the other hand, there are times when contractor-specific or visitor rates are part of the corporate rate structure.
Did I not say in my previous post:
There are times where a corporation has a project or convention where it requires hotel nights the same corp code will pull up those special event rates which vary by property.
Originally Posted by
keeton
As for not caring about the rate you are paying, you most definitely have not worked with/for a client company as a contractor.
I have had expenses challenged by clients when the difference was only $10 above their corporate rate.
No I do not work as a consultant, although my company has at times hired some. They are given an introduction letter to present upon check-in or we contact the hotel directly.
Originally Posted by
keeton
In the last year, I have been questioned a couple of times, but I have always been careful to bring documentation with me showing my affiliation with my host company and that was good enough. Interestingly, I have been challenged on the AAA rate (which is only a token discount) more than any deep discounted corporate rate, recently.
As I said before I don't take issue with individuals who are legit in obtaining the rate in the first place.
Maybe Marriott should introduce a introduction letter policy across the board when it comes to people who can not produce company ID and claim to be consultants, contractors, cleaners, the electrician, copy and fax repair guy etc...