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Marriott's Best Rate Guarantee Discussion Thread
This thread is about Marriott's BRG. If you don't know what BRG is - here's the Marriott BRG and here's the claim form.
If you're not satisfied with the outcome of your claim and wish for a second review you may reply back by email or call Marriott's BRG hotline 1-800-771-5665. A human is available at this number beginning at 9 am EST.
If you are new to this, and would like to ask fellow FTers questions regarding BRGs, then this thread is the place to start.
Hotel Name:
Date of stay:
Number of Guests:
Room Type:
Marriott Brand Website Rate:
Competing Rate:
Actual Approved Rate:
This thread is about Marriott's BRG. If you don't know what BRG is - here's the Marriott BRG and here's the claim form.
If you're not satisfied with the outcome of your claim and wish for a second review you may reply back by email or call Marriott's BRG hotline 1-800-771-5665. A human is available at this number beginning at 9 am EST.
If you are new to this, and would like to ask fellow FTers questions regarding BRGs, then this thread is the place to start.
Hotel Name:
Date of stay:
Number of Guests:
Room Type:
Marriott Brand Website Rate:
Competing Rate:
Actual Approved Rate:
Marriott BRG Best Rate Guarantee (formerly LNF) Success, failure & discussion thread
#916
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 902
The T&Cs clearly state that only one claim may be submitted per reservation. However one may feel regarding the usefulness of this clause, this is part of the rules one explicitly accepts to abide by when submitting a BRG claim.
#917
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 574
Anyway the agent advised me to just hit a reply- even I am allowed to suggest a different competing site in the reply- I was not aware of this.
#918
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 574
Sorry for the multiple questions but here is one for taxes...
In case of US-based properties, Marriott website adds 'government taxes and fees' to cash rate.
... and here are T&Cs of one OTA:
* Keep in mind that our rates do not include some expenses or fees that must be resolved by the hotel guest, such as resort fees, municipal taxes, parking, tips, etc. (TRANSLATED)
* The prices indicated next to the reservation correspond to the total price of the goods and services selected by the User, are expressed in euros, and include the corresponding taxes. (TRANSLATED)
I think this OTA rate in euro is all tax and fee inclusive (government tax = federal tax but not municpal tax?) but would like to get good opinions.
Thanks
In case of US-based properties, Marriott website adds 'government taxes and fees' to cash rate.
... and here are T&Cs of one OTA:
* Keep in mind that our rates do not include some expenses or fees that must be resolved by the hotel guest, such as resort fees, municipal taxes, parking, tips, etc. (TRANSLATED)
* The prices indicated next to the reservation correspond to the total price of the goods and services selected by the User, are expressed in euros, and include the corresponding taxes. (TRANSLATED)
I think this OTA rate in euro is all tax and fee inclusive (government tax = federal tax but not municpal tax?) but would like to get good opinions.
Thanks
#919
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 31,839
Sorry for the multiple questions but here is one for taxes...
In case of US-based properties, Marriott website adds 'government taxes and fees' to cash rate.
... and here are T&Cs of one OTA:
* Keep in mind that our rates do not include some expenses or fees that must be resolved by the hotel guest, such as resort fees, municipal taxes, parking, tips, etc. (TRANSLATED)
* The prices indicated next to the reservation correspond to the total price of the goods and services selected by the User, are expressed in euros, and include the corresponding taxes. (TRANSLATED)
I think this OTA rate in euro is all tax and fee inclusive (government tax = federal tax but not municpal tax?) but would like to get good opinions.
Thanks
In case of US-based properties, Marriott website adds 'government taxes and fees' to cash rate.
... and here are T&Cs of one OTA:
* Keep in mind that our rates do not include some expenses or fees that must be resolved by the hotel guest, such as resort fees, municipal taxes, parking, tips, etc. (TRANSLATED)
* The prices indicated next to the reservation correspond to the total price of the goods and services selected by the User, are expressed in euros, and include the corresponding taxes. (TRANSLATED)
I think this OTA rate in euro is all tax and fee inclusive (government tax = federal tax but not municpal tax?) but would like to get good opinions.
Thanks
Point that out in your claim and calculate the comparable pretax price for them. Every once in a while you get a bad agent who does not get the tax thing ... cancel, rebook and refile in that case.
#920
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 574
I appreciate your clarification. Painful to see multiple denials with arguing "the OTA requires immediate payment", "superior doesn't match with deluxe" etc etc. The tax issue which we discussed brought another denial this morning!
#921
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 210
Best Rate Guarantee claim: does this work ?
Hi all,
I'm new to Marriott Bonvoy, so thank you in advance for what might be a noobie question
I'm looking to book 1st - 5th September at AC Hotel by Marriott Ambassadeur Antibes - Juan Les Pins, 2 adults, 1 infant (1 year old), Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Via marriott.co.uk: 1631 EUR (1466 GBP) attached (below)
Via hotels.com: 1258 GBP + 27 EUR link
Can I safely book via marriott.co.uk and make a BRG claim for 25% off the hotels.com price ? Or am I missing something ?
Many thanks in advance.
I'm new to Marriott Bonvoy, so thank you in advance for what might be a noobie question
I'm looking to book 1st - 5th September at AC Hotel by Marriott Ambassadeur Antibes - Juan Les Pins, 2 adults, 1 infant (1 year old), Family Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Via marriott.co.uk: 1631 EUR (1466 GBP) attached (below)
Via hotels.com: 1258 GBP + 27 EUR link
Can I safely book via marriott.co.uk and make a BRG claim for 25% off the hotels.com price ? Or am I missing something ?
Many thanks in advance.
#922
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,151
Looks ok to me. Says clearly that child is included and theres no additional fee on hotels.com so it beats Marriott. Both non refundable. You can cancel Marriott up to 24 hours after booking so its worth a try as long as you submit the claim immediately after booking and watch the clock.
The Marriott rate should also include the extra person fee in your nightly NET rate.
The Marriott rate should also include the extra person fee in your nightly NET rate.
#923
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 210
Ok thanks. Booked and submitted. Let's see what happens
#924
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,979
Keep a keen eye on the cancellation deadline.
This isn't likely to be approved because the only difference between hotels.com and Marriott is the extra person charge.
This isn't likely to be approved because the only difference between hotels.com and Marriott is the extra person charge.
#925
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 210
I'm confused. Why is Marriott charging an extra person charge directly? But not when booked via an OTA ?
#926
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,979
#927
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Bucharest
Date of stay: August
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe
Marriott Brand Website Rate: RON1100
Competing Rate: RON1061.19
Actual Approved Rate: RON963.58
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: Courtyard Miami Airport
Date of stay: January
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type:
Marriott Brand Website Rate: USD169
Competing Rate: USD149
Actual Approved Rate: USD111.75
BRG Award: 25%
Given the above advice to not name the competing websites, I haven't done so.
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Bucharest
Date of stay: August
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe
Marriott Brand Website Rate: RON1100
Competing Rate: RON1061.19
Actual Approved Rate: RON963.58
BRG Award: 25%
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Bucharest
Date of stay: August
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe
Marriott Brand Website Rate: RON1100
Competing Rate: RON1061.19
Actual Approved Rate: RON963.58
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Mumbai
Date of stay: Didn't end up staying
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Standard
Marriott Brand Website Rate: INR33,124
Competing Rate: INR29,068
Actual Approved Rate: INR21,801 plus tax
BRG Award: 25%
Hotel Name: Courtyard Miami Airport
Date of stay: January
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type:
Marriott Brand Website Rate: USD169
Competing Rate: USD149
Actual Approved Rate: USD111.75
BRG Award: 25%
Given the above advice to not name the competing websites, I haven't done so.
Hotel Name: JW Marriott Bucharest
Date of stay: August
Number of Rooms: 1
Number of Guests: 2
Room Type: Deluxe
Marriott Brand Website Rate: RON1100
Competing Rate: RON1061.19
Actual Approved Rate: RON963.58
BRG Award: 25%
#928
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 112
I am looking to book multiple rooms so I decided to do a little experiment. It was done over the course of 3 days so the prices shifted slightly and I used my account and the accounts of other family members traveling with us.
Room 1
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$241
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $201
Room 2
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $216
Room 3
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: Denied "could not find room type"
Room 4
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: $246
Room 5
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $206
Room 6
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $226
Room 1
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$241
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $201
Room 2
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $216
Room 3
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: Denied "could not find room type"
Room 4
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: $246
Room 5
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $206
Room 6
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $226
Last edited by Too_Fly1; Jul 16, 2019 at 11:34 am
#929
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 25
What happens when the price on Marriotts side goes down compared to when you booked making the new price listed on Marriotts site lower then the comparable website.
But you booked at the higher rate.
This all happens within the 24 hour period.
Is BRG not applicable then?
But you booked at the higher rate.
This all happens within the 24 hour period.
Is BRG not applicable then?
#930
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I am looking to book multiple rooms so I decided to do a little experiment. It was done over the course of 3 days so the prices shifted slightly and I used my account and the accounts of other family members traveling with us.
Room 1
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$241
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $201
Room 2
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $216
Room 3
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: Denied "could not find room type"
Room 4
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: $246
Room 5
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $206
Room 6
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $226
Room 1
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$241
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $201
Room 2
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $200
Approved rate: $216
Room 3
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: Denied "could not find room type"
Room 4
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $201
Approved rate: $246
Room 5
Response email: Best Rate Guarantee
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $206
Room 6
Response email: Look No Further
Marriott rate:$250
Competing rate: $206
Approved rate: $226
And very sad reflection on the inconsistencies and mistakes that are made.
Last edited by YoungBubbie; Jul 16, 2019 at 5:14 pm