"IBM Taiwan's Hyatt code (52718) is specific to IBM's Taiwan operations. Hyatt Asia-Pacific properties enforce corporate code verification near 100% of the time per FlyerTalk community data. "Andaz Tokyo asked for badge, business card and email" — this pattern applies broadly across Asia-Pacific Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt. IBM Taiwan is a major presence in Taipei business travel; Grand Hyatt Taipei has been documented requiring corporate ID. IBM's standardized physical badges are well-recognized."

"I use MY job's corporate code when booking personal travel. Most companies have a list of which hotels they contract with also allow personal bookings. If you're improperly using a corporate code, the hotel can cancel your booking or change your rate at check in."

"I don‘t want to violate the T&C and risk my LTG status and account being closed….so I proactively contacted MHC and explained the situation. Came back with the standard and expected answer quoting the T&C and needing to work for the company and provide company ID upon checkin. but they also contacted the hotel to see what can be done. Will be interesting to see what they come back with…"