Marriott “Associate Explore" and "Friends and Family” rate questions
Jul 12, 2022, 10:41 am
#646
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,650
Oct 26, 2022, 2:23 pm
#647
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Hi. Anyone know if it is possible to or has anyone ever tried to get one room using MMP at two different hotels on the same night?
Would either hotel know or invalidate the request?
Would either hotel know or invalidate the request?
Oct 26, 2022, 3:52 pm
#648
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,890
I have no idea, but will note that the top paragraph on the authorization form says: "Associates are limited to a maximum of two rooms per night at the Explore Rate; immediate family is limited to one room per night at the Explore Rate." I would be surprised if that meant even associates could get two rooms at different properties vs. two rooms at the same property.
Oct 26, 2022, 4:38 pm
#649
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
This used to work prior to MMP qualifying for Elite Nights and Points (Fall 2019 change), but no current experience.
May 4, 2023, 9:49 pm
#652
Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 1,084
To enjoy the Explore Friends Rate, the friends must have a completed Authorization Form for each property visited. The Associates will need to print an Explore Room Rate Authorization Form for their friends. If the Associates need further assistance about the authorization form, they may check with their HR team.
Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Best regards,
Carrie L
Specialist Social Media Care
Marriott International
[email protected]
May 5, 2023, 5:03 pm
#653
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 11
Sep 10, 2023, 9:04 pm
#654
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 25
FD person here, started about a month ago. To answer the form collection / verification question. It depends on the person. I personally dont care because I'm lazy and only work part time for the discount. while my co workers will pull up GPX and verify in a heartbeat.
Sep 25, 2023, 11:49 am
#655
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Does anyone have experience with these type of rates? If I book it and check in, with a valid MMP form, but I am not an associate, do they check/care? If they do check and cannot confirm I am a China associate, do they charge BAR?
Sep 25, 2023, 1:17 pm
#656
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 265
MMP is only for immediate family and associates.. if the form is filled out correctly by the associate for you then there won't be any issues. if it is not, then the rate will change to bar unless you can get it corrected before check out.
Sep 25, 2023, 1:36 pm
#657
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
I wouldn't risk it, as MMP availability on the day of is going to be a crapshoot at best.
Sep 25, 2023, 3:53 pm
#658
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 265
where you work really has no bearing on anything. it's all about the form being done correctly and the person who is the employee is active and the form is generated correctly.
Sep 25, 2023, 5:28 pm
#659
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Just wondering if they ask for associate ID for this deeper discounted MMP rate or if having a valid MMP form will be sufficient to pass muster with the front desk and night audit.
Sep 25, 2023, 5:42 pm
#660
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 902
Form is done correctly, have had it continuously renewed every two months for several years now.
Just wondering if they ask for associate ID for this deeper discounted MMP rate or if having a valid MMP form will be sufficient to pass muster with the front desk and night audit.
Just wondering if they ask for associate ID for this deeper discounted MMP rate or if having a valid MMP form will be sufficient to pass muster with the front desk and night audit.
Still, if you want to book it, it’s AYOR.