"IBM (alt) Hilton code N2666284 is a secondary IBM code. IBM has multiple Hilton codes reflecting IBM's global corporate travel volume. The same FlyerTalk-documented enforcement pattern applies: "mostly never asked for ID" but with exceptions at gateway properties and a significant increase in European enforcement since 2022. IBM employee ID is a standard photo badge that Hilton staff recognize. The "alt" code likely targets specific IBM business units or international travel corridors."

"I don't know what will happen if these hotels, car rental companies, or other providers start asking for corporate identification. It seems problematic. Hopefully it will be that only a few locations, of a few brands, are demanding identification and for a specific reason."

"One thing I am curious about is whether the hotel CRM shows the booking channel. Most true corporate travel is booked through something like Concur, AMEX GBT, CWT, etc. If the agent sees the booking come through one of those channels with a person's name on it and then gets a card or photo ID (not corporate ID) from said person, it's a pretty low fraud risk. But if it is a reservation through the hotel's channels using just a typed-in code, then I'd think they would have reason to be more strict in seeking proof of affiliation."