Place your request finding a LNF rate
Mar 31, 2013 | 10:00 pm
#1996
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: TRI/WAS/CLT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold,Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 351
Select: Official Marriott Web site
I have been very successful with a Marriott vs Marriott LNF. This is why one should check all Marriott Codes in addition to OTAs.
Mar 31, 2013 | 11:13 pm
#1997
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
That is an ethical dilemma, isn't it? On the one hand, you want max points, and on the other hand, if your client ever finds out that you are not getting his/her company the lowest rate possible (within the bounds of your contract), then you might not keep that client very long. If it is easy to find a range of rates, and the client ever looked up rates for that hotel, and found out that you were booking a $249/night rate, when a $189 or $199 rate was consistently available, how long do you think you will have that client?
Mar 31, 2013 | 11:15 pm
#1998
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
or
OTA = Online Travel Agent?
Mar 31, 2013 | 11:33 pm
#1999
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy LT Plat
Posts: 153
That is an ethical dilemma, isn't it? On the one hand, you want max points, and on the other hand, if your client ever finds out that you are not getting his/her company the lowest rate possible (within the bounds of your contract), then you might not keep that client very long. If it is easy to find a range of rates, and the client ever looked up rates for that hotel, and found out that you were booking a $249/night rate, when a $189 or $199 rate was consistently available, how long do you think you will have that client?
Not too worried about the "client" checking up on it. Because of a few circumstances I won't say in public.
Apr 1, 2013 | 12:16 am
#2000
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
It is! I booked through Marriott.com and they have since lowered the rate. I really had no reason to be checking up on it... It was booked legitimately and as requested.
Not too worried about the "client" checking up on it. Because of a few circumstances I won't say in public.
Not too worried about the "client" checking up on it. Because of a few circumstances I won't say in public.
Apr 1, 2013 | 1:31 am
#2001
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
But if you are not, what was the point of your original post on whether an LNF is possible?
Apr 1, 2013 | 1:50 am
#2002
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
As for how, what, where, and why -
1) kmwjes is correct. Check all the codes posted here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...ion-codes.html
2) find any that work, but do not have specific criteria
3) follow LNF directives
4) wait for claim to be approved
It is harder now - due to threads & posts like this one!- but can be done. In fact, for many years, the only site I ever used for LNF was Marriott itself...and I have never had a claim denied.
Apr 1, 2013 | 9:14 am
#2003
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy LT Plat
Posts: 153
Secondly, I'm new to LNF and was just trying to figure out the intricacies so I can more effectively use it on personal bookings.
Apr 1, 2013 | 10:19 am
#2004
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...rsion-brg.html
which give you all the rules, regs, ideas, and details.
And while the $40 may not matter, the integrity of the situation might.....
Apr 1, 2013 | 10:57 am
#2005
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: salt lake city
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Delta Platinum, SW Companion Pass Holder, Royal Caribbean Diamond P
Posts: 31
LNF Request for :
Residence Inn Huntington Beach
4-13-13 / 4-14-13
Marriott Rate $139.00
Thanks!
Residence Inn Huntington Beach
4-13-13 / 4-14-13
Marriott Rate $139.00
Thanks!
Apr 1, 2013 | 8:23 pm
#2006
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: Marriott -Plat. Hilton -Diamond
Posts: 378
Looking for a last minute trip. I'd like to stay at the Raphael Hotel ($249) in Kansas City, but I would take a lower price any the Marriott Downtown ( $199)or at the Country Club Plaza ($116). April 5 - 7th. Looked for the last two weeks.
I was going to Minneapolis this weekend to the Hotel Minneapolis ($71.99 AAA Rate) but it still looks like it's going to be a bit chilly to walk much outside, so I'm looking at KC more seriously.
I was going to Minneapolis this weekend to the Hotel Minneapolis ($71.99 AAA Rate) but it still looks like it's going to be a bit chilly to walk much outside, so I'm looking at KC more seriously.
Apr 2, 2013 | 11:24 am
#2007
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 92
Marco Island Marriott
7/3/13 - $279
7/4/13-7/7/13 - $439
7/3/13 - $279
7/4/13-7/7/13 - $439
Apr 4, 2013 | 1:03 pm
#2008
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 857
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport
LNF Request for 4/6-4/7 for Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport or nearby.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Apr 4, 2013 | 2:01 pm
#2009
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
If you want someone's help on LNF, then you need to provide the price you are looking to beat. As for "nearby," this thread is not a travel research service to check every hotel in Northern New Jersey or New York City. LNF is specific, there is no pitting one hotel against another, it does not work that way. If you provide the hotel name, the dates you wish to stay, and the best marriott.com rate you can find, then maybe someone else can find a better rate on another site, and you can make a LNF claim. Other hotels have nothing to do with it.
Apr 4, 2013 | 10:44 pm
#2010
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Bonvoy LT Plat
Posts: 153
Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel
May 13-17 €369
Thanks!
I've tried every website in Mr. USIrritated's great list... looking for some luck!
May 13-17 €369
Thanks!
I've tried every website in Mr. USIrritated's great list... looking for some luck!
Last edited by superpilot21; Apr 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm