Ive had the same experience with the Marriott chain.  Never was an issue...

ERIN C. DAVIS
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Barbara, I have had luck with Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. We just
requested the rate and they agreed. The Hilton properties are a little
tougher to get to agree, but if you can find the right person or call the
home office and explain the situation, you can have success. Those are the
only two chains I have had experience with.

Celia

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Has anyone ever been able to have a hotel extend the government lodging
rates for non-government employees who are attending a meeting/conference
that is totally funded by a government grant?

Barbara Bugosh

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