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Originally Posted by Beckles
(Post 9898388)
I was asked to show the card for the first time in quite a while at the Doubletree Club LAS Airport a few weeks ago, and the discount was only 5%.
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Originally Posted by Rudi
(Post 9898399)
;) that shows again and again that trust depends on 'appearance' ...
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When booking ahead I put in my AAA card, and have NEVER been asked to show it at check in. If I stop on the road and get a room as a walk-in and ask for the AAA rate, I am asked for the actual card about 10% of the time.
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I usually stay at a Hilton hotel of some sort: Embassy Suites, Homewood, Hilton Garden Inn, etc.
I've gotten AARP, AAA, and government rates and never been asked to provide proof. |
I just got asked for my card at the Miami International Hotel (the one in the airport). Couldn't believe it. It wasn't in my wallet because when I'm away from home, and not renting a car, I leave everything at home I don't need in my wallet. The guy at the desk refused me my discount. The next morning someone else gave it to me when I was checking out. I have been asked before, but I can't remember where. It's pretty hit and miss.
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I've been asked several times in the past few years at Hampton Inns -- I don't pay attention because the AAA card is one that I always carry while traveling - never know when their road service will come in handy, if not for road service then for a discount at a spur-of-the-moment museum stop!
But for AARP - I just recite the number off my list on my PDA,and that's been good enough. |
Originally Posted by skywalkerLAX
(Post 9286250)
40$ ???
They want 67$ for joining ! I think I just pass and book... |
It seems like Hotels rarely check anymore. Or maybe is it that motels tend to ask for the card more often as opposed to hotels?
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I havent had a hotel check my AAA card in the past 5 years EXCEPT for in europe. I had a marriott reservation in Munich and they asked for it.
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Originally Posted by SANDIEGO
(Post 9602616)
If you get the Entertainment Book, there is a coupon in the back for 50% off AAA membership fee or sign-up fee. If you don't have book, find a friend who does and ask for their coupon. Or maybe there is a similiar coupon available online.
I recently used AAA for a great service. I needed a new car battery, and they came to my driveway, tested the battery, decide it needed replacing (we already knew this) and replaced the battery in about 15 minutes. It did cost about $20-30 more than getting jumped and then driving the car to a shop to replace it, but in the middle of a busy day, the convenience and time saved was absolutely worth it. |
Thanks for this thread.
I couldn't work out the 3 number pin for my Australian Autoclub (AAA on the back) so tried the 16 number and it was accepted. It gave a 10% discount for each of the Hiltons I tried. Great. ^ |
I realize this is a really old thread but didn't want to create a new one for such a simple question.
If the reservation and hilton honors account are in my name, but my wife is staying with me...is her AAA membership good enough for the discount? I do not have my own. She will be present at check-in and can show her card if need be. Didn't know if the different names on the AAA account and hilton account would be a problem. |
That shouldn't be a problem. 99% chance you won't be asked to show the card anyway. 0.99% chance they ask for the card, but don't bother adding her name to the reservation because, frankly, they don't care. It's a marketing promotion - nothing really more than that.
If the hotel insists on adding her name to the reservation as Guest 2, they can certainly do that without affecting the reservation and points-earning ability. |
Originally Posted by Itsalongwaydown
(Post 9988303)
Thanks for this thread.
I couldn't work out the 3 number pin for my Australian Autoclub (AAA on the back) so tried the 16 number and it was accepted. It gave a 10% discount for each of the Hiltons I tried. Great. ^ The only reason I do this is because (a) it's infuriating that Hilton won't save/store my real AAA number, (b) I don't have it memorized, and (c) when I travel I do actually bring the card and show it if asked. (I'm not promoting using 430 if you aren't a member of an autoclub...it's just a workaround for their stupid website.) |
Of all my travels with AAA rates, I've never had the card checked, until last week at a Marriott. I actually didn't have the card with me, but they accepted the mobile AAA card, FWIW.
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