Book AAA rates directly with CRO. Discounts should be comparable to DC discounts. A AAA ressie balance is due upon check in, while a DC ressie is due 21 days prior to check-in. AAA deposit is one night's stay, while DC is $100. I have been making AAA ressies lately over the DC simply because of the differences in policies. Of course, I always watch for better rates (codes or AP rates).