May 18, 2018, 7:24 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Hat tip to joeags for this information:
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AAA/CAA
Save on hotel rooms at 3,800+ Marriott brand hotels worldwide
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Be prepared to show proof of AAA membership
May 31, 2016, 8:34 am
#301
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Cheers.
May 31, 2016, 8:34 am
#302
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
Programs: Marriott lifetime Titanium, Delta Platinum
Posts: 5,472
Original posted by SkiAdcock
"Prague Marriott wanted to copy my AAA card too. We got into an argument about it. They said they needed to verify it was me/my card I pointed out that I was standing in front of them/my picture & name on my passport confirmed by identity."[/QUOTE]
Nothing to do with Marriott requirements, of course. Has to do with local management being able to verify that fdc has actually checked for the card. I've had very occasional similar battles with fdc's over copying government ID for the government rate. Of course, I never allowed them to---and always received the government rate.
"Prague Marriott wanted to copy my AAA card too. We got into an argument about it. They said they needed to verify it was me/my card I pointed out that I was standing in front of them/my picture & name on my passport confirmed by identity."[/QUOTE]
Nothing to do with Marriott requirements, of course. Has to do with local management being able to verify that fdc has actually checked for the card. I've had very occasional similar battles with fdc's over copying government ID for the government rate. Of course, I never allowed them to---and always received the government rate.
Last edited by ohmark; May 31, 2016 at 8:41 am
Jun 1, 2016, 4:29 am
#303
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Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
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There is also a separate tab which displays an enhanced barcode - think this is what you show if you request road service.
Lastly, with this discussion in mind, I went ahead and renewed my membership. The card image was immediately updated with the new expiration date. ^
Jun 1, 2016, 9:56 am
#304
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: RDU
Programs: Marriott PLT, Starwood, American Gold, Delta
Posts: 447
State Rate - Requested photo ID
We were recently at JW Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, booked at state rate, at meeting. They requested ID with photograph. Husband had business card. We were told that wasn't sufficient...had to be photo ID from University. Well, we don't carry that. We showed insurance cards from University, library card from University, drivers license to show who we are (the photo part), several other documents having name of the University. Associate finally said something like "you've met the 3 pieces of document rule, so you're OK". THEN, he said where we work is not a state University and we didn't quality for the rate. Don't know why I didn't think of this earlier, but I pulled up University website, where it clearly states State University, and was able to find my husband's profile at University, complete with his photo. The check in process was about 15 minutes long - and slightly embarrassing to be questioned so much. We're platinum members, book at state rate when available, and have never been asked to produce a state issued photo ID.
Jun 1, 2016, 10:05 am
#305
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We were recently at JW Marriott Hill Country San Antonio, booked at state rate, at meeting. They requested ID with photograph. Husband had business card. We were told that wasn't sufficient...had to be photo ID from University. Well, we don't carry that. We showed insurance cards from University, library card from University, drivers license to show who we are (the photo part), several other documents having name of the University. Associate finally said something like "you've met the 3 pieces of document rule, so you're OK". THEN, he said where we work is not a state University and we didn't quality for the rate. Don't know why I didn't think of this earlier, but I pulled up University website, where it clearly states State University, and was able to find my husband's profile at University, complete with his photo. The check in process was about 15 minutes long - and slightly embarrassing to be questioned so much. We're platinum members, book at state rate when available, and have never been asked to produce a state issued photo ID.
Cheers.
Jun 1, 2016, 10:42 am
#306
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 2,622
I've spent many nights at a few of the Orlando Marriott properties over the past few weeks and received a similar message.
At none of the hotels was I asked to present my AAA card, although I had it with me. At the one property, the two girls at the front desk weren't terribly interested in anything other than their own conversation, let alone doing work, especially checking AAA memberships.
At none of the hotels was I asked to present my AAA card, although I had it with me. At the one property, the two girls at the front desk weren't terribly interested in anything other than their own conversation, let alone doing work, especially checking AAA memberships.
Jun 3, 2016, 3:26 pm
#307
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
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Keep in mind that AARP is (was) American Association of Retired People.
It's not AAOP - American Association of Old People.
I become a member of AARP back when I was 30 just to carry their shiny, flashy card and feel, well, special. If asked, I used to tell them I had retired from my first job and now had a different job - which wasn't lying.
It's not AAOP - American Association of Old People.
I become a member of AARP back when I was 30 just to carry their shiny, flashy card and feel, well, special. If asked, I used to tell them I had retired from my first job and now had a different job - which wasn't lying.
Jul 11, 2016, 11:41 pm
#310
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum; Hyatt Diamond/GLOB
Posts: 738
I don't mind showing my company ID, but I'm not going to let folks copy it.
Neither me or my company is cool enough that I would worry about any kind of shenanigans with someone trying to impersonate me, but it is very sketchy to let folks copy/scan a company ID.
Neither me or my company is cool enough that I would worry about any kind of shenanigans with someone trying to impersonate me, but it is very sketchy to let folks copy/scan a company ID.
Jul 12, 2016, 7:59 am
#311
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Age/Date of Birth is considered PII, with legal implications for protection, especially with the loss of Safe Harbor rules, for a global company. IMHO, that's one good reason.
fwiw, I was asked for AAA membership confirmation a couple of months ago, for, as far as I can remember, the first time ever. I do carry my card with me.
fwiw, I was asked for AAA membership confirmation a couple of months ago, for, as far as I can remember, the first time ever. I do carry my card with me.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:39 pm
#312
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
Sounds fair. AARP doesn't care, in return, about its members.
It wants our dues and it wants commissions for hooking us up with insurance and other products and services.
Jul 13, 2016, 6:46 pm
#313
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Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
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Jul 14, 2016, 7:00 am
#314
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,218
