May 18, 2018, 7:24 am
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AAA/CAA
Save on hotel rooms at 3,800+ Marriott brand hotels worldwide
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More About Special Rates
AAA/CAA
Save on hotel rooms at 3,800+ Marriott brand hotels worldwide
Earn Marriott Rewards points in addition to discount
ID required at check-in (American, Canadian Automobile Association or any non-USA Automobile Club Affiliate)
Subject to availability at individual hotels
Be prepared to show proof of AAA membership
May 25, 2016, 3:43 pm
#271
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,559
I do, however, have the international code memorized: 430. Type that in on HH, and you can book your room. (Of course, I still carry and show the real card if asked.)
May 25, 2016, 3:49 pm
#272
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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I have the same problem with Hyatt AAA rates. Have you tried the international trick on their website?
May 25, 2016, 8:30 pm
#274
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: CLE
Programs: UA-Silver, HHonors-Gold, Marriott-Plat
Posts: 110
Agree with other post, I rarely am asked for the card and I NEVER carry it. I do have an electronic version in my Apple Wallet on my phone which is always accepted. I'm guessing Andriod has a similar e-wallet.
May 25, 2016, 11:01 pm
#276
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Silver, MR Plat Prem & LT Plat, Hyatt Plat,SPG Plat, Hertz PC, National EE, UA 1K
Posts: 3,405
IIRC Hyatt asks for the AAA number too. Unfortunately I haven't found a way to store it in my profile and avoid hunting for the card every time.
I wish all hotels would ask for the AAA card at check in when someone is using an AAA rate, just as front desks should verify the age for senior rates. I suspect that lots of people (here on FT) are using rates to which they are not entitled.
I wish all hotels would ask for the AAA card at check in when someone is using an AAA rate, just as front desks should verify the age for senior rates. I suspect that lots of people (here on FT) are using rates to which they are not entitled.
I've been asked once in 4000+ Marriott nights!!!
May 26, 2016, 6:35 am
#277
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Booking AAA on HH was/is a pain. Not w/ Marriott. Of course bring a card or have it available on your phone if you have the proper phone type so if asked at check-in you're good.
Cheers.
May 26, 2016, 7:24 am
#278
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Makes me wonder if AARP took some political position that Marriott doesn't like. (AARP is a very vocal political group.) Or if Marriott just decided to not be seen as endorsing them in general, so as not to alienate whatever portion of their guests have opposing political positions.
HH does some level of checking, because I've tried the random-digit approach. I don't know the AAA formatting well enough to know exactly what digits HH would check (they're obviously not looking you up in AAA's database). But Flyertalk told me that 430 works, and it does! 
May 26, 2016, 7:31 am
#279
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Makes me wonder if AARP took some political position that Marriott doesn't like. (AARP is a very vocal political group.) Or if Marriott just decided to not be seen as endorsing them in general, so as not to alienate whatever portion of their guests have opposing political positions.
Cheers.
May 26, 2016, 7:48 am
#280
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Programs: Marriott lifetime Titanium, Delta Platinum
Posts: 5,470
Maybe it's just me, but I just don't like patronizing businesses that take public political positions (whichever way) and then want my money--in a sense, forcing me into endorsing whatever political views the company expresses. AARP is one that loudly proclaims their political views. There are others. I tend not to do business with them. So, hurrah for Marriott, whatever the motivation.
May 26, 2016, 9:43 am
#281
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
I suggest that most AARP members don't care one bit about the organization's political stances, and only join for the access to the discounts. The fee is only $16 per year.
As for Marriott not having a national deal, maybe the Hilton and SPA deals preclude other chains? (just a guess)
As for Marriott not having a national deal, maybe the Hilton and SPA deals preclude other chains? (just a guess)
May 26, 2016, 9:56 am
#282
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I guess it's not too different than any other large organization. I'm sure Wal-Mart and I agree on some political issue, but I don't know what it is. But I could bore you to tears listing all of the areas where we disagree and why I won't shop there...
May 26, 2016, 11:07 am
#283
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Marriott (the corporation) usually stays out of most politics IIRC. I doubt dropping AARP & going to Senior Rate had much to do w/ politics & more to do w/ revenue - ie, not giving discount for those younger than 62, which I think is the first age one can collect social security, but that's just a guess.
Doesn't really matter. If you (generic you) book a rate that has a membership attached to it, be prepared to show proof of membership in case you get asked for it. And back to the OP, it's good that Orlando World Center is pro-active about it vs. doing a got cha at check-in.
Cheers.
Doesn't really matter. If you (generic you) book a rate that has a membership attached to it, be prepared to show proof of membership in case you get asked for it. And back to the OP, it's good that Orlando World Center is pro-active about it vs. doing a got cha at check-in.
Cheers.
May 26, 2016, 2:32 pm
#284
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: FNT
Programs: Delta Gold, Marriott Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 143
I got a similar email recently about needing to be prepared to show my AAA card for my upcoming stay at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. I always carry it with me, so not an issue for me, but I hadn't received this type of email before.