What is considered government rate for hotels?
Government hotel rates only apply to federal employees on official government business. Same rate offered to military personnel and their dependents, as well as members of certain government/military associations on business or leisure travel.
What is Marriott MMP rate?
Using the MMP code gives you the Explore Rate on Marriott, where you can get discounted rates for personal leisure travel at participating Marriott hotels and resorts all over the world. Since Starwood and Marriott merged, the family and friend rates have been renamed to the Explore Rate and the Explore Friends Rate.
Can I use government rate for personal travel?
Yes you can. This is even taught by some agencies’ ethics classes. As long as the discount is applicable to everyone who is a government employee and you’re not out there flashing your badge demanding to save a few dollars, it’s all very legal and very cool.
Who is eligible for per diem?
A per diem is money that you get to spend on food and other incidentals (including tips and phone calls). If you are away on travel for more than 12 hours and more than 50 miles from home, then you are eligible for 3/4 per diem. If you are away less than 12 hours, you do not get per diem.
Who is eligible for government rates at a hotel?
Active-duty members of the military are eligible, based on availability. Your active-duty government or military Identification is required at check-in. You can use the instructions below to view the Qualifications for a Government Rate at a specific Hotel:
How do I get discounts for government travel?
To receive your discounted rate, be sure to present our official identification or work orders when you check in at any of our participating hotels, many of which also offer special amenities for government travelers. How do I book a per diem rate?
Is the government discount rate controlled by the hotel?
The Government Discount Rate is controlled by the individual hotels and is a percentage off our Best Flex Rate. What government/military identification do I need to check in?
Are there government hotel rates for military employees?
Save money with special military discounts and exclusive government hotel rates at thousands of participating Choice Hotels ® locations. Traveling on official business? Government employees, cost-reimbursable contractors, and employees of foreign governments are eligible for the government hotel rate program. *