With over 30 brands and 7,000 properties in 131 countries, Marriott is one of the most well-known hotel chains in the world.
Like many other hotels, they also offer a military discount.
The Marriott military discount entitles active duty military to a savings of upwards of $250.
Of course, the discount will depend on factors like location, time frame, hotel branch and more.
Click Here to find out exactly how to redeem the military discount.
About Marriott
Most people are unaware that prior to getting into the hospitality industry, the Marriott family actually started A&W Root Beer franchise.
What started as a root beer stand in 1927 progressed into multiple A&W locations and the “Hot Shoppes” name being born.
Hot Shoppes progressed into the East Coast’s first drive-in restaurant, offering catering for Hoover Airport passengers and becoming a nationally traded stock.
In 1957 the business made a switch from the restaurant industry into the hotel business.
By 1969 Marriott had opened it’s first international location and slowly started becoming a leader in corporate and extended-stay travel.
Now with over 30 brands, Marriott has become one of the larger hotel companies in the United States and offers discounts to the men and women who are currently serving our country.
You can find the Marriott history information above and more information about its brands here.
Marriott Military Discount Details
Marriott offers a discount for government and Military personnel.
The discount varies widely depending on the date, the hotel location and the room availability.
OMK checked several room rates and found a savings between 10% and 40%.
If there are multiple hotels owned by Marriott in the area you are wanting to stay, it is best to check all of them to find the best discount.
Those hotels Marriott owned properties like:
- Ritz-Carlton
- Renaissance Hotels
- Courtyard
- Residence Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Sheraton
- Four Points
Many of the above hotels also offer military discounts, but again, you’ll have to contact them directly to find out the details.
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How to Book a Room with the Military Discount
Booking a room with the Military Discount is very easy, here’s step by step instructions:
Step 1: Click Here to visit the official Marriott website
Step 2: Start Your Reservation
Once you hit the homepage, click the ‘Find and reserve’ link at the top.
Step 3: Enter Your Booking Info
Once you click the ‘Find and Reserve’ link, a box will open up.
You’ll simply enter things like your destination, Check in / out dates, and # of rooms / guests.
Once you’ve entered in that info, click the drop-down under ‘Special Rates’ and select ‘Government & Military’.
Simply click ‘Find Hotels’ and you’ll be presented with a list of Marriott properties that have a military discount for that particular area during that time frame.
Here’s an abbreviated version of everything above:
- Visit the Marriott main page here.
- At the top of the page, click, “Find & Reserve-A drop down menu will open.
- Type in your destination, select the dates you would like to reserve and the number of guests.
- Under Special Rates, select Government and Military.
- A list of hotel locations near your requested destination will show.
- Click “View Rates” to see the rates for that hotel including the discount.
- The Special Rate will be displayed with the original rate available for reference.
Restrictions on Military Discount
The Marriott discount is not available to retired Military personnel or Military personnel dependents.
The rate adjusts depending on location and the ability to use the discount on both official business travel and pleasure also depends on location.
The discount is available internationally, but does not count for all rooms.
Frequently asked questions regarding the discount can be found on their website, here.
What Information Does Marriott Require for Booking?
In order for the price of your reservation to remain at the discounted rate you must either bring a copy of valid ID (listed below) when checking into your reservation or book your stay with a U.S. Federal Government-issued credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
Marriott accepts a few different forms of ID upon arrival.
They accept official Government Military Travel Orders/Proof of Official Duty Status.
They also accept Common Access Card (CAC) that is generally issued to U.S. Federal Government civilian employees and U.S. Military Personnel on official travel.
It is important to note that they will not accept a CAC from contractors or retired Military because their discount is only valid for active duty personnel.
If the specific room you would like is not included on the discount there may be other ways to save, read on for more details.
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Other Ways to Save with Marriott
Save with the Best Rate Guarantee
The Best Rate Guarantee with Marriott states that you will get the best rate when booking with Marriott and if you do not, you will get that discounted rate as well as your choice of a 25% discount or Marriott Bonvoy Points.
The rate must be found within 24 hours of making your original reservation, be comparable to a standard rate (no discounts) and you must file the claim within 24 hours.
You can price match outside websites that complete the transaction on the actual website such as Hotels.com, Expedia.com and Travelocity.com.
When submitting your claim you need to be as specific as possible on the website or application you found the rate, including: the location, pricing, room size, room view and any screen shots or links you can provide.
You can view frequently asked questions about the Best Rate Guarantee/how to submit a claim here and the terms and conditions here.
Save with Marriott Deals
Marriott offers a deals page that lists discounts for travel to certain areas.
The savings vary from percentage discounts to credits on pricing.
Current deals can be found here.
Become a Marriott Bonvoy Member to Save
You can sign up to become a Marriott Bonvoy Member and get points when you stay, use a Marriott Bonvoy credit card, book with Hertz or cruise with you book with a partnering company.
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The membership includes different tiered levels depending on how many nights you stay in a year.
Some benefits include:
- Internet Access
- Member Rates
- Reservation Guarantee
- Bonus Points
- Late Checkout
- Lounge Access
- Room Upgrade
- More
Once you have earned points you can use them to book rooms, get cash, flights, travel packages, special events, gift cards and more.
To become a member follow this link.
You will be asked to enter basic name/email information and can begin using the program once you account is active.
You can find more details about the program by visiting the Marriott Loyalty page.
Summary
Marriott has many different brands in many different countries.
The brand is expanding and is constantly offering new ways to enjoy your stay.
Marriott has various discounts and savings options available on their website.
They offer a Military Discount that varies widely based on location and room selection.
Their discount prices are readily available on their website and can save you a large amount when booking.
Marriott also offers a price match option, different package deals, rotating deals on locations and a rewards program.
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Between the Military discount and other savings options available with Marriott, you should almost always be able to find a room rate with a discount.
Born and raised in Woodbridge, NJ, he graduated from the New Jersey Institute Of Technology with an MBA in eCommerce.His hobbies include beach volleyball, target shooting, and lifting.
Rob is also a Commercially rated pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with over 1,500 hours of flight time.
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