booking room for another person
Apr 24, 2013, 9:18 am
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booking room for another person
does anyone have experience booking room for another person with choice points. The FAQ say only relatives and when I tried to book they said that they need to be a close relative and not a friend.
I am assuming no one checks but want to be sure
I am assuming no one checks but want to be sure
Apr 24, 2013, 2:24 pm
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I believe a 'safe' dodge is to list your name on one of the resses as co-occupant of one of the rooms. If they bother to check at all, that should eliminate the problem.
And don't book over the phone unless there's no other alternative. I've never had an issue booking from the website.
And don't book over the phone unless there's no other alternative. I've never had an issue booking from the website.
Apr 25, 2013, 1:35 am
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I believe a 'safe' dodge is to list your name on one of the resses as co-occupant of one of the rooms. If they bother to check at all, that should eliminate the problem.
And don't book over the phone unless there's no other alternative. I've never had an issue booking from the website.
And don't book over the phone unless there's no other alternative. I've never had an issue booking from the website.
May 5, 2013, 2:40 am
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i had another member make a reservation for me in Paris. Had all kinds of problems both with the hotel as well as the choice reps. eventually cancelled the reservation. I think this program really sucks for redeeming for someone else.
May 6, 2013, 12:46 am
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EDIT: I figured out that this is not a problem for my parents. See:
http://www.choicehotels.com/en/choic...es-regulations
20. A member may redeem a reward night for an immediate family member (spouse, partner, children, parents, in-laws, brothers and sisters). Immediate family members (spouse, partner, children, parents, in-laws, brothers and sisters) can use the free night even if the member is not occupying the room.
When booking a reward night for someone other than yourself, be sure to ask the reservation agent to include the name of the guest in the notes field of the reservation. When booking a reward night through your online profile, be sure to include the name of the guest who will be staying in the room in the “Special Request” field.
When booking a reward night for someone other than yourself, be sure to ask the reservation agent to include the name of the guest in the notes field of the reservation. When booking a reward night through your online profile, be sure to include the name of the guest who will be staying in the room in the “Special Request” field.
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May 6, 2013, 2:24 pm
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I am also concerned about this. I just booked a Paris hotel for my parents in June. I want to make sure they will be able to check in without any problems. How do you add the second name to the reservation?
EDIT: I figured out that this is not a problem for my parents. See:
http://www.choicehotels.com/en/choic...es-regulations
EDIT: I figured out that this is not a problem for my parents. See:
http://www.choicehotels.com/en/choic...es-regulations
May 13, 2013, 1:39 pm
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Just call the choice privileges number and tell them its your brother from another mother.
I book rooms for family and friends with my points all the time with no problems.
Just be sure to tell the phone rep that you will not be checking in,that only your guest will be checking in.
I book rooms for family and friends with my points all the time with no problems.
Just be sure to tell the phone rep that you will not be checking in,that only your guest will be checking in.
May 14, 2013, 10:17 am
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Just call the choice privileges number and tell them its your brother from another mother.
I book rooms for family and friends with my points all the time with no problems.
Just be sure to tell the phone rep that you will not be checking in,that only your guest will be checking in.
I book rooms for family and friends with my points all the time with no problems.
Just be sure to tell the phone rep that you will not be checking in,that only your guest will be checking in.
thx...have you done that internationally or just in the US. I can tell you that the Paris Clarion gave me a very hard time
May 18, 2013, 8:53 am
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I am thinking of sending them with a copy of the T&C that says I can book a hotel for family members. Will that be enough? Will they demand proof of our relation or something? My parents are senior citizens, and do not speak French. I don't want them to be stranded or something.
Ay suggestions would be appreciated.
May 18, 2013, 3:26 pm
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Hmm, that is exactly the hotel I am planning for my parents (Clarion Etoile Saint Honore.) This is next month, and I will not be with them, I will instead be camping in a remote location without phone or internet.
I am thinking of sending them with a copy of the T&C that says I can book a hotel for family members. Will that be enough? Will they demand proof of our relation or something? My parents are senior citizens, and do not speak French. I don't want them to be stranded or something.
Ay suggestions would be appreciated.
I am thinking of sending them with a copy of the T&C that says I can book a hotel for family members. Will that be enough? Will they demand proof of our relation or something? My parents are senior citizens, and do not speak French. I don't want them to be stranded or something.
Ay suggestions would be appreciated.
May 19, 2013, 3:08 pm
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I am planning to stay one night in Paris next month using the same method, and wondering if there is another Paris hotel that is "guest friendlier" than Clarion Etoile?
May 20, 2013, 11:41 am
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I dont have any experience with the other paris hotels...what i would recommend is that have your name on the reservation and call the front desk. If they are squirly, cancel the reservation and make alternative plans..