Marriott “Associate Explore" and "Friends and Family” rate questions
Sep 5, 2017, 8:35 am
#466
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Sep 14, 2017, 6:59 am
#468
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Sep 14, 2017, 7:44 am
#469
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Here we go again.....
Oct 25, 2017, 1:04 pm
#471
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Verification
I quit my job at Marriott the other week but boss said I could still use explore rate for upcoming trip next week. She said they don’t verify my employee status immediately. Will my employee card not get me the explore rate due to new verification process?
Jan 8, 2018, 11:44 pm
#472
Join Date: Jan 2018
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I am an associate and I don't know how and where to look for the record of the trips I took. I travel a lot and this discount is saving me tons of money. I have never given a friends and family discount to anyone, but my associate discount can be used for 6 months (Jan 1st to June 30th and July 1st to Dec 31st) . Usually ask the front desk to make a copy of it so I don't have to print out a new one every time, just when it expires
Jan 9, 2018, 12:03 am
#473
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Using either of the 2 optional associate rates don't earn points and or stay credits, Marriott Rewards wouldn't have records of your non reported stays.
Furthermore, I think I recall that Marriott employees aren't elligble to maintain a MR account so really, what are you after ?
Furthermore, I think I recall that Marriott employees aren't elligble to maintain a MR account so really, what are you after ?
I am an associate and I don't know how and where to look for the record of the trips I took. I travel a lot and this discount is saving me tons of money. I have never given a friends and family discount to anyone, but my associate discount can be used for 6 months (Jan 1st to June 30th and July 1st to Dec 31st) . Usually ask the front desk to make a copy of it so I don't have to print out a new one every time, just when it expires
Jan 9, 2018, 12:50 am
#474
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 2
Using either of the 2 optional associate rates don't earn points and or stay credits, Marriott Rewards wouldn't have records of your non reported stays.
Furthermore, I think I recall that Marriott employees aren't elligble to maintain a MR account so really, what are you after ?
Furthermore, I think I recall that Marriott employees aren't elligble to maintain a MR account so really, what are you after ?
Apr 25, 2018, 1:10 am
#475
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2
Explorer rate
First, the numbers in the lower left hand corner are for FRAUD. As employees we are required to prove the form to be legit. Too many forms are fakes, and people actually think we do not check the authenticity of the form. We do, I can assure you this.
Second, if your family member was kind enough to book a room for you under the EXPLORER RATE you should honor that person by not smoking cigarettes or other illegal substances in the room. Not only can they LOSE THEIR JOB, but it's simply poor etiquette on your part.
Third, if the rate is not booked properly, We will change it and we have the right to do so. Ergo if you arrive and keep telling the Front Desk YOUR FRIEND booked this, more than likely you will receive the FRIENDS AND FAMILY rate not the EXPLORER RATE.
My advice, if you're scamming, don't show your cards! Also don't edit the forms. They all look alike, and we are trained to spot phony forms. If you plan on not heeding this advice and you do smoke in a room, there will be a charge. SHOCKER!
In addition we can and will change your rate to the current rack rate.
This is our employee benefit. We protect our benefits with 100% conviction. If you think you are going to slip one passed the goalie, think again. We all keep a BANNED LIST for those who think they can muscle their way through with fraudulent forms. Not to mention, this is also an offense that will get a person terminated regardless of the actions taken after the form was printed. Expired forms are not accepted either.
Lastly, if you are legit, we welcome you. If you are not CUSTOMER SERVICE can't help you.
Enjoy!
Second, if your family member was kind enough to book a room for you under the EXPLORER RATE you should honor that person by not smoking cigarettes or other illegal substances in the room. Not only can they LOSE THEIR JOB, but it's simply poor etiquette on your part.
Third, if the rate is not booked properly, We will change it and we have the right to do so. Ergo if you arrive and keep telling the Front Desk YOUR FRIEND booked this, more than likely you will receive the FRIENDS AND FAMILY rate not the EXPLORER RATE.
My advice, if you're scamming, don't show your cards! Also don't edit the forms. They all look alike, and we are trained to spot phony forms. If you plan on not heeding this advice and you do smoke in a room, there will be a charge. SHOCKER!
In addition we can and will change your rate to the current rack rate.
This is our employee benefit. We protect our benefits with 100% conviction. If you think you are going to slip one passed the goalie, think again. We all keep a BANNED LIST for those who think they can muscle their way through with fraudulent forms. Not to mention, this is also an offense that will get a person terminated regardless of the actions taken after the form was printed. Expired forms are not accepted either.
Lastly, if you are legit, we welcome you. If you are not CUSTOMER SERVICE can't help you.
Enjoy!
Apr 25, 2018, 1:23 am
#476
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First, the numbers in the lower left hand corner are for FRAUD. As employees we are required to prove the form to be legit. Too many forms are fakes, and people actually think we do not check the authenticity of the form. We do, I can assure you this.
Second, if your family member was kind enough to book a room for you under the EXPLORER RATE you should honor that person by not smoking cigarettes or other illegal substances in the room. Not only can they LOSE THEIR JOB, but it's simply poor etiquette on your part.
Third, if the rate is not booked properly, We will change it and we have the right to do so. Ergo if you arrive and keep telling the Front Desk YOUR FRIEND booked this, more than likely you will receive the FRIENDS AND FAMILY rate not the EXPLORER RATE.
My advice, if you're scamming, don't show your cards! Also don't edit the forms. They all look alike, and we are trained to spot phony forms. If you plan on not heeding this advice and you do smoke in a room, there will be a charge. SHOCKER!
In addition we can and will change your rate to the current rack rate.
This is our employee benefit. We protect our benefits with 100% conviction. If you think you are going to slip one passed the goalie, think again. We all keep a BANNED LIST for those who think they can muscle their way through with fraudulent forms. Not to mention, this is also an offense that will get a person terminated regardless of the actions taken after the form was printed. Expired forms are not accepted either.
Lastly, if you are legit, we welcome you. If you are not CUSTOMER SERVICE can't help you.
Enjoy!
Second, if your family member was kind enough to book a room for you under the EXPLORER RATE you should honor that person by not smoking cigarettes or other illegal substances in the room. Not only can they LOSE THEIR JOB, but it's simply poor etiquette on your part.
Third, if the rate is not booked properly, We will change it and we have the right to do so. Ergo if you arrive and keep telling the Front Desk YOUR FRIEND booked this, more than likely you will receive the FRIENDS AND FAMILY rate not the EXPLORER RATE.
My advice, if you're scamming, don't show your cards! Also don't edit the forms. They all look alike, and we are trained to spot phony forms. If you plan on not heeding this advice and you do smoke in a room, there will be a charge. SHOCKER!
In addition we can and will change your rate to the current rack rate.
This is our employee benefit. We protect our benefits with 100% conviction. If you think you are going to slip one passed the goalie, think again. We all keep a BANNED LIST for those who think they can muscle their way through with fraudulent forms. Not to mention, this is also an offense that will get a person terminated regardless of the actions taken after the form was printed. Expired forms are not accepted either.
Lastly, if you are legit, we welcome you. If you are not CUSTOMER SERVICE can't help you.
Enjoy!
Apr 30, 2018, 9:19 pm
#477
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LA
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Question about Explore Associate rate
Would it be possible to book two rooms with two different authorization forms, but with the same associate titled on each?
It would be as such:
1. Room 1, Traveler 1 (Brother of Associate)
2. Room 2, Traveler 2 (Parent of Associate)
Anyone have any experience doing so? The associate would not be staying with us on this trip. Thank you in advance!
It would be as such:
1. Room 1, Traveler 1 (Brother of Associate)
2. Room 2, Traveler 2 (Parent of Associate)
Anyone have any experience doing so? The associate would not be staying with us on this trip. Thank you in advance!
May 1, 2018, 9:54 am
#478
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Would it be possible to book two rooms with two different authorization forms, but with the same associate titled on each?
It would be as such:
1. Room 1, Traveler 1 (Brother of Associate)
2. Room 2, Traveler 2 (Parent of Associate)
Anyone have any experience doing so? The associate would not be staying with us on this trip. Thank you in advance!
It would be as such:
1. Room 1, Traveler 1 (Brother of Associate)
2. Room 2, Traveler 2 (Parent of Associate)
Anyone have any experience doing so? The associate would not be staying with us on this trip. Thank you in advance!
Cheers.
May 1, 2018, 11:43 am
#479
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Any more recent data points on lounge access for a Gold staying on an Explorer rate? I don’t care about points but I would like the lounge access. Yes, I am legitimately a friend of an associate who offered it to me but she isn’t sure as it may even be a YMMV situation. Is calling the hotel in question to ask if I would get lounge access a big no no?
May 1, 2018, 4:11 pm
#480
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
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Posts: 1,329
Any more recent data points on lounge access for a Gold staying on an Explorer rate? I don’t care about points but I would like the lounge access. Yes, I am legitimately a friend of an associate who offered it to me but she isn’t sure as it may even be a YMMV situation. Is calling the hotel in question to ask if I would get lounge access a big no no?