"i tried booking hyatt huntington beach with the IBM code over the phone and they asked what company affiliate of ibm im associated with since they have a list of all the ibm sub-companys and mine has to mach!"

"Looking at the IBM code, I just wonder if anybody has run into any issues with it. Earlier posts had indicated that some of the international properties might require some sort of ID, but would I run into any issues with US properties? My grandfather did work for IBM for about 40years, so would I be alright with mentioning that if somebody asks for some ID?"

"Caveat - I use a client discount code in Istanbul, and the hotel demands that, as a non-employee, the room is booked by one of their client contacts. I would not be surprised if you are asked some questions about your IBM contacts at checkin. YMMV, of course...."