Government Rates
Apr 25, 2012, 9:54 pm
#1
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Government Rates
I just searched for properties and could not find the Government Rate option. All it let me search on was "Lowest Available Rate" and the Government Rate didn't show up in the rate lists. Any idea why that is?
May 2, 2012, 12:44 pm
#2
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Nobody?
No moderator or Club Carlson representative to weigh in on this?
No other government employees with similar experiences?
Sometimes the regular rate is below per diem. Sometimes not. If I'm stuck with regular rates then my ability to stay at Club Carlson locations will be hit and miss.
No moderator or Club Carlson representative to weigh in on this?
No other government employees with similar experiences?
Sometimes the regular rate is below per diem. Sometimes not. If I'm stuck with regular rates then my ability to stay at Club Carlson locations will be hit and miss.
May 2, 2012, 4:11 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 231
Nobody?
No moderator or Club Carlson representative to weigh in on this?
No other government employees with similar experiences?
Sometimes the regular rate is below per diem. Sometimes not. If I'm stuck with regular rates then my ability to stay at Club Carlson locations will be hit and miss.
No moderator or Club Carlson representative to weigh in on this?
No other government employees with similar experiences?
Sometimes the regular rate is below per diem. Sometimes not. If I'm stuck with regular rates then my ability to stay at Club Carlson locations will be hit and miss.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
May 3, 2012, 7:17 am
#4
Company Representative - Radisson Hotels & Club Carlson
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 47
Good Day! My apologies for a delay in a reply.
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
May 3, 2012, 7:27 am
#5
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If there is no government rate, that means the hotel chain does not have an official contract with the government. There are some small hotel chains that will never get to sign the contract with the federal government.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
May 3, 2012, 7:56 am
#6
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Good Day! My apologies for a delay in a reply.
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
May 8, 2012, 8:40 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: RDU
Posts: 812
If there is no government rate, that means the hotel chain does not have an official contract with the government. There are some small hotel chains that will never get to sign the contract with the federal government.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
May 14, 2012, 12:46 pm
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, ClubCarlson Gold
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Good Day! My apologies for a delay in a reply.
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
@RDB68 may you please send me a PM about the reservation that you wish to make? I am happy to take a look in our system for you.
On ClubCarlson.com you will be able to search for government rates after May 14th, 2012.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Safe Travels,
Radisson Hotels
May 14, 2012, 2:20 pm
#10
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If there is no government rate, that means the hotel chain does not have an official contract with the government. There are some small hotel chains that will never get to sign the contract with the federal government.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
This is also true with airline for certain routes. I believe currently, SW doesn't have a contract with the federal government for many routes or any route as far as I know.
With the exception of contracts for specific events such as a conference, hotels and hotel chains don't sign contracts with the Federal government. Rather, the standard government rate for a hotel in a given location is a published fact. Hotels choose to offer rooms at that rate to Federal (and in some cases state & local) employees as a means of attracting business.
But, in the end, the govt. employee traveler is reimbursed up to the stated per diem rate for his room.
Where do your facts come from?
May 14, 2012, 3:57 pm
#11
Join Date: May 1998
Location: australia
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Caveat Emptor
Government Rate-Atrium-Free internet
PRICE:
220.00 Australian Dollar (AUD) Per night Tax included For 1 nights per room
FEATURES:
Special rate for Government employees
-Must present government ID at check in
-Full Buffet Breakfast at $30 AUD per person per day
INSTRUCTIONS:
ID/Certificate required at check-in
Limit of 1 room per ID/Certificate
No points/miles awarded
The Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney does not have this little gem in its Ts+Cs.
Read the fine print before signing on the dotted line
May 14, 2012, 11:18 pm
#12
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Ts+Cs for the government rate at the Radisson Blu Sydney include:
Government Rate-Atrium-Free internet
PRICE:
220.00 Australian Dollar (AUD) Per night Tax included For 1 nights per room
FEATURES:
Special rate for Government employees
-Must present government ID at check in
-Full Buffet Breakfast at $30 AUD per person per day
INSTRUCTIONS:
ID/Certificate required at check-in
Limit of 1 room per ID/Certificate
No points/miles awarded
The Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney does not have this little gem in its Ts+Cs.
Read the fine print before signing on the dotted line
Government Rate-Atrium-Free internet
PRICE:
220.00 Australian Dollar (AUD) Per night Tax included For 1 nights per room
FEATURES:
Special rate for Government employees
-Must present government ID at check in
-Full Buffet Breakfast at $30 AUD per person per day
INSTRUCTIONS:
ID/Certificate required at check-in
Limit of 1 room per ID/Certificate
No points/miles awarded
The Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney does not have this little gem in its Ts+Cs.
Read the fine print before signing on the dotted line
May 15, 2012, 12:42 pm
#13
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 904
Southwest has the federal contract Nashville to BWI
http://apps.fas.gsa.gov/citypairs/se....x=Search+FY12
http://apps.fas.gsa.gov/citypairs/se....x=Search+FY12