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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid settling for the "Block Rate" - Hotel tip]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/09/avoid-settling-for-the-block-rate-hotel-tip/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/09/avoid-settling-for-the-block-rate-hotel-tip/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/08/09/avoid-settling-for-the-block-rate-hotel-tip/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/hotels/" rel="tag">Hotels and Accommodations</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/budget-travel/" rel="tag">Budget Travel</a></p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toestubber/135129609/"><img align="right" vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/08/135129609052ef5a53do-resized.jpg"  alt="" /></a>For seven years I worked in every facet of the hotel industry, including serving as an Assistant Manager. The best advice I can give to anyone reserving a room for a wedding or other special event, is to not book it under the "block" of rooms reserved by the bride and groom or the person responsible for planning the special event. <br />
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Typically, the corporate rate is what is given to wedding parties and special events, and this rate is higher than other discounted rates. You would be better served to reserve with your AAA membership, AARP membership, or hotel rewards membership. <br />
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[Photo Flickr | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toestubber/135129609/">the_toe_stubber</a>]<br />
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