Marriott “Associate Explore" and "Friends and Family” rate questions
May 20, 2005, 6:27 am
#46
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Originally Posted by TribeFlyer
Nope. Even Marriott employees (let alone F&F) have trouble getting associate rate at R-C...
Some Ritz-Carlton never offer it but others like the ones in D.C., Sarasota, and Naples can be very generous with what they offer.
Ritz-Carlton associate rate varies from $89-139 a night depending on location.
Last edited by Lefty33; May 20, 2005 at 11:32 am
May 21, 2005, 8:31 pm
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You are not 100% correct. RC does have employee rates available, but Marriott International employees do not qualify for the rate. RC employees can stay at any Marriott and get the rate but not vice versa. I am assuming this is becauase there are many more Marriott employees than RC employees.
May 24, 2005, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by TribeFlyer
Nope. Even Marriott employees (let alone F&F) have trouble getting associate rate at R-C...
May 25, 2005, 4:21 pm
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Originally Posted by RTG
Actually, I have gotten an MMF rate through a Marriott friend for the RC New Orleans.
May 25, 2005, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by marquiss22
You are not 100% correct. RC does have employee rates available, but Marriott International employees do not qualify for the rate. RC employees can stay at any Marriott and get the rate but not vice versa. I am assuming this is becauase there are many more Marriott employees than RC employees.
May 26, 2005, 6:16 am
#52
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Originally Posted by marquiss22
You are not 100% correct. RC does have employee rates available, but Marriott International employees do not qualify for the rate. RC employees can stay at any Marriott and get the rate but not vice versa. I am assuming this is becauase there are many more Marriott employees than RC employees.
I think what you are thinking of is that RC employees have a seperate cheaper rate that they can use to stay at other RC properties and that rate code is not applicable to Marriott employees just RC employees.
May 26, 2005, 5:18 pm
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Originally Posted by PHXMike
Not true. I worked for Marriott for 3 years and used the Associate Rate at several Ritz Carltons. Not every Ritz Carlton participates because not every RC is affiliated with Marriott. Marriott associates are also eligible to transfer to some Ritz Carltons. I can't tell you which RC's are affiliated with Marriott and which aren't, however.
Jun 2, 2006, 3:30 pm
#54
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"local friends & family rate"
When I put in one of the codes listed in another thread(D52)...in some areas, I get the notation "Local Friends & Family rate". The rate is usually highly discounted ($59 in the Charlotte, NC area). When I click on 'rate rules"...there really isn't anything stating that a special form, certificate, etc. is needed. Just what is this "friends and family rate"? Is it legit....or should I avoid it?
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Jun 3, 2006, 4:58 am
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Originally Posted by senorak
When I put in one of the codes listed in another thread(D52)...in some areas, I get the notation "Local Friends & Family rate". The rate is usually highly discounted ($59 in the Charlotte, NC area). When I click on 'rate rules"...there really isn't anything stating that a special form, certificate, etc. is needed. Just what is this "friends and family rate"? Is it legit....or should I avoid it?
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Oct 19, 2006, 10:52 am
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To be eligible for the friends and family rate, you will need a signed form from the manager of a Marriott location for each property at which you will be using the rate.
For example, the sales manager at a property I've used regularly for over 2 years was able to secure 3 forms, signed by the front desk manager of that property, for use at 3 alternate Marriott properties of my choice.
For example, the sales manager at a property I've used regularly for over 2 years was able to secure 3 forms, signed by the front desk manager of that property, for use at 3 alternate Marriott properties of my choice.