"Raytheon's Marriott code 9753 is a defense contractor code. Defense company codes at Marriott receive moderate scrutiny — defense employee IDs are typically security-badged and distinctive. Properties near Raytheon locations (Tucson AZ, McKinney TX, Waltham MA, El Segundo CA) regularly process defense contractor travelers. No specific Raytheon ID denial incident found in FlyerTalk, but FlyerTalk notes that defense contractor codes "tend to face more questions at full-service properties near major installations." US select-service: essentially no enforcement."

"I wanted a higher room floor at a Seattle area hotel. I requested it at the front desk when checking in. The front desk thanked me for being a platinum member and told me that the hotel is fully booked and no “upgrades” to a higher floor for me. The girl behind me checked in and she was thanked for being gold, and they gave her a free upgrade to a suite and let her choose which room she wanted! I asked about the upgrade and they told me it’s random. I spoke to the manager and the manager said lots of rooms available and she gave me 5 rooms to choose from. 🤷🏻‍♂️ In the end, I got my upgrade. Had to fight for it."

"My last couple of corporate RFID cards had no company name on them for security purposes. My current company doesn’t do business cards. I use my Bonvoy card for corporate travel to get the points. I’d have to write them an email standing at the check in desk, I guess."