"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.""

"Never been checked. I do use ones I'm eligible for so if asked I can show my work badge but so far I'm 9 for 9 on hotels not asking this year. And that's a mix of int'l (Canada and Europe) and domestic"

"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."