"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 had one want to photocopy my badge ! When I said absolutely not, they looked at me like I had two heads. So strange"

"I stayed under a corporate rate at six different hotels in Japan over the course of two weeks, I did have a company name badge with me in case anyone asked, but I was never asked to provide proof. Properties were Sheraton, St. Regis, Westin, and Marriott."