"Shell's Marriott code SHL appears in FlyerTalk corporate code compilations. Shell is a global energy giant with major US presence in Houston TX. Marriott properties near Houston Energy Corridor routinely handle Shell employees. No specific verification-denial cases were found. The energy sector code pattern tends to be less targeted than tech company codes in current enforcement discussions."

"I have been a Platinum for a few years (which implies I frequent Marriott properties on a regular basis) and up until tonight was NEVER asked for any id to justify a corporate rate or discount (I legitimately use a few corporate rates I am entitled to and AAA rates)"

"I used to China often for work and book directly. I’ve never been asked, if you have a sticker or they can see something with the company logo they assume you work there. I’ve only been asked in Korea and was a hot mess until a manager stepped in."