swan/dolphin government rate

[BevS97]

I know you can get special rates at the Swan/Dolphin if you are a teacher or a gov. employee -anyone know if this only applies to americans? My dh works for the local council so we are wondering if we could get these rates.

Bev

 

[wendym]

I got it as a teacher - I just had to take my ID and a pay slip. It would be worth the phone call to check - they are great hotels.
Wendy

 

[trikky]

hiya wendy,
can you give us any info on the discounts at the swan/dolphin....email nos...prices...discounts..phone nos etc.

thanks

mike

 

[wendym]

The teacher rate/ govt rate for a standard room is $129 plus tax. If you go to the resort board check for the Swan/Dolphin FAQ thread - it has all the details. Also make sure you sign up for the free Starwood Card - it got us great free upgrades both times.
Wendy

 

[rob@rar.org.uk]

Starwood card?

Regards

Rob

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Rob
Starwood own Westin and Sheraton amongst others and therefore you get perks if you are a member for the Dolphin and Swan.

Here's the link


Starwood Preferred Guest Website

 

[Mazzy]

Hi Bev

I have always assumed that the government rate was for US only, as DH and I are previous DSS employees, but I think it may be worth checking out! If you can't get that rate, you can get half price rates with a Disney Club card if you have one.

Hi Rob - yes the Starwood Preferred Guest card will get you points on your stay - and also you stand more chance of getting an upgrade if you are a member of the scheme.

I stayed in the Dolphin in 99, visiting again at Xmas, if anyone needs any help, I will do my best to answer your questions!

 

[Claire L]

Wendy
I am also interested in the Government rates where do I find if I am eligible as I am having no luck with the search facility and there are so many pages to look through for the FAQ thread!
Thanks
Claire

 

[Mazzy]

Just to let everyone know, UK Government employees ARE eligible for the Government Rate, so good news! You need to show some form of ID at checkin.

Wasn't any good for myself though, as DH and I no longer work for the DSS (DH did 25 years there), and you have to be a CURRENT employee, not retired.

I think we got quite a good rate though on our DC card, as I booked last January when visitors to Orlando were in the doldrums. If I tried to book the same room now I would be paying $500 more over the 15 nights so I still feel as though I have a bargain!

Hope someone can take advantage of this information and save a few dollars!