"HP (alt) Marriott code 5105 is a secondary HP/HPE code, alongside the primary HPQ code and alt code 5444. HP's primary Marriott code HPQ is one of the most widely shared codes in FlyerTalk's publicly usable Marriott codes thread. The same risk profile applies to alt codes: Marriott's automated system has been documented to disable Mobile Key for high-risk codes, forcing front desk interaction. HP-heavy markets (Palo Alto, Houston TX) have heightened verification. No 5105-specific denial documented."

"I swear the front desk employees are trained to resist and encouraged to lie. They try to save the rooms for members with higher status or complainers. I've booked King rooms and they'll assign me a double or a queen. The first rep will tell me they're fully booked and there's nothing they can do. But once transferred to a manager, King rooms magically appear!"

"I have stayed 100s of times with various corporate rates (including Japan) and the only hotel that has asked is W hotels. Even then they didn’t push much. I have been a consultant for 20 years and many clients require you to use their rates when they are paying the bill. The hotel doesn’t have an up to date list of every employee that works for a company globally. The woman at the W said “I don’t really care, just show me anything on your phone that says your name and that company. You can type an email now “."