How common is this?
Feb 2, 2013 | 1:44 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
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How common is this?
I booked a 3night stay in FRA Marriott about a month ago, ended up booking a pretty pricey room at 390€. I was Ok with this as it was a business trip and my dates were locked in.
However today I was booking another 3day stint for another month coming up and thought I'd re check my old dates and see is there was a price difference. And to my surprise the same room was now 189€.
I know all about the variances that go into room bookings but why even have some BS price guarantee badge on their website giving you some false sense of reassurance.
Not a very happy Gold.
However today I was booking another 3day stint for another month coming up and thought I'd re check my old dates and see is there was a price difference. And to my surprise the same room was now 189€.
I know all about the variances that go into room bookings but why even have some BS price guarantee badge on their website giving you some false sense of reassurance.
Not a very happy Gold.
Feb 2, 2013 | 1:47 pm
#3
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I booked a 3night stay in FRA Marriott about a month ago, ended up booking a pretty pricey room at 390€. I was Ok with this as it was a business trip and my dates were locked in.
However today I was booking another 3day stint for another month coming up and thought I'd re check my old dates and see is there was a price difference. And to my surprise the same room was now 189€.
I know all about the variances that go into room bookings but why even have some BS price guarantee badge on their website giving you some false sense of reassurance.
Not a very happy Gold.
However today I was booking another 3day stint for another month coming up and thought I'd re check my old dates and see is there was a price difference. And to my surprise the same room was now 189€.
I know all about the variances that go into room bookings but why even have some BS price guarantee badge on their website giving you some false sense of reassurance.
Not a very happy Gold.
Feb 2, 2013 | 1:50 pm
#4
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 229
Per the site it was the lowest available price...buti guess I don't understand how the guarantee works...I guess I need a primer....will there be a cliff notes version?
Feb 2, 2013 | 1:58 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
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Feb 2, 2013 | 3:08 pm
#6
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Feb 2, 2013 | 3:53 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
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It almost definitely won't be approved, more than 24 hours have passed since you made your original reservation. The only lesson here is not to book non-refundable rates, which I assume you did? If not just rebook at the lower rate. (I only book non-refundable rates 2 or 3 days in advance for personal travel, and never when work is paying)
Feb 2, 2013 | 4:02 pm
#9
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Not too common for people to post a title without a further description of what they are writing about. 
Feb 2, 2013 | 4:08 pm
#10
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Feb 2, 2013 | 4:17 pm
#11
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Location: Washington, DC, USA
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If your original reservation can be cancelled, just cancel it and make a new one at the lower rate.
Feb 2, 2013 | 4:21 pm
#12
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Don't book non-refundable rates that can't be changed. Some non-refundable rates can be changed. Rate rules will say if changes are not allowed. If changes are allowed, then if it was a prepaid rate the difference will show up as a credit on your folio. To book the lower rate just modify your existing reservation online and choose the lower rate.
Feb 2, 2013 | 4:28 pm
#13
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Feb 2, 2013 | 5:25 pm
#14
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LOL!
Feb 2, 2013 | 8:11 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Are you on per diems or is your company/client absorbing the full cost? I don't like overpaying when I'm staying for business either but does the price difference really matter for your stay?