"FedRooms (295936) is the US government's official negotiated hotel rate program. Government rates legally require a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in — this is federal policy, not hotel discretion. GSA.gov states: "Employees must present a valid government-issued ID at check-in." FedRooms properties are contractually required to enforce this policy. Unlike corporate codes where enforcement is optional, government rate verification is mandatory and systematic. Using FedRooms rates without government credentials constitutes federal contract fraud."

"Corporate codes can sometimes be used for personal travel, it depends on whether: (1) your company has a negotiated rate with the specific hotel and the contract allows for personal use (2) your company has a flat percentage discount with Marriott, which typically is not subject to contractual restrictions regarding personal use. Given the rate includes breakfast, it seems like it would fall as a rate plan negotiated with the specific property. I’ve used corporate codes many times for personal travel, and am usually asked for ID for negotiated rates (particularly in Japan). With regards to your second question, when you book a flexible rate your card guarantees the reservation but no amount is taken as deposit until you arrive at the hotel (or no-show) unless the terms specifically say a deposit is to be taken."

"I didn't say that it was a for sure thing where you wouldn't be asked for ID. I can't speak for every hotel as each hotel is independently owned and operated (thank the franchise model), but at our hotel, we do send prearrival emails to those who we suspect may have booked the rate program when they most likely do not work for that company. As I said, anyone can book that rate if they know the corporate code. People can even book our employee discount if they know the code. But it's up to the hotel to follow procedures at check-in to determine eligibility."