"US Government (GOV) Marriott code is the government rate requiring official federal employee credentials. Per GSA policy: "Government rates are available to federal employees who must show valid government-issued ID at check-in." This is not a negotiated corporate rate — it is a federally-contracted rate with mandatory verification requirements. Marriott properties are contractually obligated to enforce government rate eligibility. Multiple FlyerTalk users confirm: "Government rates at Marriott always require showing your government badge — no exceptions at any property type.""

"I dont even have a corporate ID or badge lol, i started my job remote and I’ve never even been to a corporate building yet despite having made five or six business trips in the last two months and never been asked to show proof i work for the company i work for. So im gonna place my bet on no, altho if you have a family with you they might question whether you’re actually on a business trip."

"I have been asked by the front desk on a few occasions but more often than not they don’t ask. I luckily used my corporate rate in the instances they asked: however, they can charge the rack rate which can be much higher than what you are prepared to pay so I would just go in with open eyes."