"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.""

"When a corp rate is not available I often use a AAA rate. I am a paying AAA member and always have the card in my wallet. Hotels ask to see it about 20% of the time. I actually wish proof of membership were demanded more frequently as it is a benefit I am paying for via annual dues."

"As mentioned before some rates only company employees can use; others vendors/consultants can use. It's determined by what was negotiated w/ the company & Marriott. Rate rules will usually say it. BTW - some corp codes don't have id required in the rate rules. If you booked a legit corp rate & it didn't have that, I'd say you have a good case to the front desk to say it wasn't required. I would also print out the appropriate rate rules & staple them to the confirmation page. Of course if it does say id required, behooves you to have it."