"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.""

"I left Deloitte in 2010. I’ve been using their corporate code ever since. Not once in the hundreds of times I’ve checked into a hotel has anyone asked me for proof of employment."

"I do this frequently. They rarely ask for the ID, and when they do, I just provide my company badge. Never had any drama. Also, my wife works for the US Gov't and when travelling for leisure they often have a better rate than my corp. In those cases we book the Gov't rate and they always ask for ID on check in. She provides her ID and we get checked in."