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... and I had to share! 
Since January, we're been planning a trip to DL for this August. I booked a suite, in February, at the Residence Inn through Marriott's website. The nightly rate was $179, which was a little higher than I wanted to pay but we're going during the summer so I kind of expected that price. However, I know the particular suite we booked goes for as little as $139, so I have been continually checking the website to see if they've dropped the rate at all, or if there are any special codes that I could apply to my reservation and save some $$$.
Today, I check the website and still the same price... this time, though I noticed the little box advertising their "Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee". In the past I've found that marriott always had the best, or at least the same, price as all the other websites (travelocity, expedia, etc) so I've always just booked through them directly. So I didn't pay much attention to the little ad about the guarantee.
A couple hours passed and I couldn't stop thinking about WHAT IF someone else DID have a better price?! So, I start cruising the 'net to see what I can find. I go to expedia first... OMG... they have the suite we booked for $159/night! (It's only $20 less but $20 times 5 nights is $100 more to spend AT disneyland!) Then I start thinking... pfffttt... I bet Marriott won't match expedia! But I talk myself into giving it a try anyways, because afterall the worst thing they can say is no. So, I fill out the claim form and email it to marriott... I also attach a screenshot of the webpage (a requirement - screenshot or direct link to page with price info). After that I shut down my computer and figured it would be a while before I hear anything back from them (I'm not going until August afterall!).
An hour passed and I got back on the computer
to lurk on the DIS and I noticed I have two emails from Marriott (MAN they work fast!). 
My claim was APPROVED! But they didn't just give me the $159 rate... NO... my new rate is $119/night! 
Apparently their "Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee" is that if you find a better rate somewhere else they'll give you that rate PLUS an additional 25% off!
And the BEST part of all of this.... since my savings for the five nights is $342.70.... my DH says we can upgrade our 5-day hoppers to DELUXE ANNUAL PASSES (a mere $290)!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I just fell in love with him all over again
Since January, we're been planning a trip to DL for this August. I booked a suite, in February, at the Residence Inn through Marriott's website. The nightly rate was $179, which was a little higher than I wanted to pay but we're going during the summer so I kind of expected that price. However, I know the particular suite we booked goes for as little as $139, so I have been continually checking the website to see if they've dropped the rate at all, or if there are any special codes that I could apply to my reservation and save some $$$.
Today, I check the website and still the same price... this time, though I noticed the little box advertising their "Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee". In the past I've found that marriott always had the best, or at least the same, price as all the other websites (travelocity, expedia, etc) so I've always just booked through them directly. So I didn't pay much attention to the little ad about the guarantee.
A couple hours passed and I couldn't stop thinking about WHAT IF someone else DID have a better price?! So, I start cruising the 'net to see what I can find. I go to expedia first... OMG... they have the suite we booked for $159/night! (It's only $20 less but $20 times 5 nights is $100 more to spend AT disneyland!) Then I start thinking... pfffttt... I bet Marriott won't match expedia! But I talk myself into giving it a try anyways, because afterall the worst thing they can say is no. So, I fill out the claim form and email it to marriott... I also attach a screenshot of the webpage (a requirement - screenshot or direct link to page with price info). After that I shut down my computer and figured it would be a while before I hear anything back from them (I'm not going until August afterall!).
An hour passed and I got back on the computer
to lurk on the DIS and I noticed I have two emails from Marriott (MAN they work fast!). My claim was APPROVED! But they didn't just give me the $159 rate... NO... my new rate is $119/night! Apparently their "Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee" is that if you find a better rate somewhere else they'll give you that rate PLUS an additional 25% off!
And the BEST part of all of this.... since my savings for the five nights is $342.70.... my DH says we can upgrade our 5-day hoppers to DELUXE ANNUAL PASSES (a mere $290)!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I just fell in love with him all over again
Wow! How close is this hotel to DL entrance?
