"McKinsey codes at luxury Hilton brands (Conrad, Waldorf Astoria) carry higher verification risk. One Fishbowl user was asked at a Westin SF for firm ID, resolved by offering work email verification. Hilton verification is hit-or-miss, roughly 20% of the time across legitimate corporate codes. Code is flagged in industry databases. Properties near McKinsey offices show heightened scrutiny."

"but there is a specific Hilton.com URL we use for reservations (which is accessible not just from our corporate network) - booked a rate for tomorrow night for around 50% of what the cheapest Honors rate was - I have not had any communication from the hotel requesting proof of eligibility. ."

"My spouse and I usually use his corporate leisure rate for reservations at Hiltons around the world and we have never once been asked for evidence of working for that employer, even when the reservations are in my name."