May 18, 2018, 7:24 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
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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
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
Dec 7, 2017, 4:01 pm
#391
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
This is probably location-driven. The AAA rates at a couple of properties I frequent in NoVa are sometimes closer to 15% compared to rack rate. The only rate I've seen better at those places are with my employer's corporate rate (unpublished).
Dec 11, 2017, 2:33 pm
#392
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,575
I use AAA at Marriott all the time. Like others have noted, it's a good way to get approximately the prepaid rate with usually a 48-hour cancel. Often 10-15% better than the non-AAA cancellable rate.
It's almost *always* in a reasonable range from the current BAR. It is not independently (from the going BAR) correlated to the rack rate at all - otherwise I'm sure we'd all run into weird scenarios where the AAA is way out of synch (higher or lower) than other available rates, and that isn't the case.
It's almost *always* in a reasonable range from the current BAR. It is not independently (from the going BAR) correlated to the rack rate at all - otherwise I'm sure we'd all run into weird scenarios where the AAA is way out of synch (higher or lower) than other available rates, and that isn't the case.
Dec 14, 2017, 7:25 am
#396
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,614
If my memory is correct, the standard is that the promotional rate needs to be "publicly available", which it certainly is in this case. I have never had an issue with receiving points for any stay where I booked any AAA rate.
Apr 9, 2018, 8:35 am
#397
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, UA Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 566
Required to Input AAA membership number now
Encountered this for the first time today. When trying to book a AAA-rate room, there is a new page that requires you to enter your AAA membership number. I have no idea whether it actually validates that number in any way, and it wasn't a big deal for me since I am actually a AAA member. Personally, I have no problem with this, but just wanted to note that this is new I believe.
Apr 9, 2018, 9:12 am
#398
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
Encountered this for the first time today. When trying to book a AAA-rate room, there is a new page that requires you to enter your AAA membership number. I have no idea whether it actually validates that number in any way, and it wasn't a big deal for me since I am actually a AAA member. Personally, I have no problem with this, but just wanted to note that this is new I believe.
Apr 9, 2018, 9:13 am
#399
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: AS MVP, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 191
Probably a good idea, even if the system is only validating whether it meets certain criteria of a valid AAA number. I am sure it will deter people from selecting the rate when they aren't a AAA member.
I book many AAA rates through concur... I wonder if a similar validation will be required on their system, or if this is unique to booking direct?
I book many AAA rates through concur... I wonder if a similar validation will be required on their system, or if this is unique to booking direct?
Apr 9, 2018, 9:35 am
#400
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,204
Just another 'feature' of the website implemented poorly, as there is no way to store it. But then again, Marriott can't even keep me logged in on the website while navigating around to various pages or when trying to submit feedback. The website is a f'in mess.
Apr 9, 2018, 10:01 am
#401
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Yes, it would be nice if they allowed the membership number to be stored as part of your profile and pull it up for subsequent bookings. There is a formula to determine if a AAA number is "correct". Some sites also provide an API call to validate numbers including if active. I've seen some sites that allow just using the club number to book the special rate and leave it up to the property to confirm membership by looking at a card, be it physical or an app rendition.
Apr 9, 2018, 10:51 am
#403
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, MR Gold, Avis Pref
Posts: 41,109
I hate this crap and yes I'm a legitimate paying AAA member
make it like the gov't rates, you better prove it to the FDC or sorry charlie
don't make input that ridiculous AAA number each time I search for an effing room
make it like the gov't rates, you better prove it to the FDC or sorry charlie
don't make input that ridiculous AAA number each time I search for an effing room
Apr 9, 2018, 11:01 am
#404
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AA Plat Pro, National Exec Elite, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 129
I've always disliked the fact that Hilton and Choice require this upfront (and I can never get Hilton to save my AAA number, even on my Hilton Honors app). That said, I have never had a Marriott front desk ask to see my AAA card at check-in, and now with mobile check-in they don't even always ask for driver's license/photo id.
Apr 9, 2018, 2:21 pm
#405
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 343
I could not continue to book when I mistyped my number, so it seems like that would be a solid deterrent.