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My experience with the Corporate Lodging Card

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by windsmith, Feb 4, 2013.

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  1. Feb 4, 2013 #1
    windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    This weekend I did a 34 restart. Since it was cold, it worked out just as well economically to get a hotel room vs. idling the truck for the entire time. I had my office staff (ex-wife) book a one night 3-star hotel room for me through Priceline's new daily deal or whatever it's called. Ended up at a LaQuinta, at a rate of $68, plus $15.52 tax, for a total of $83.52. Washington, DC area on Friday night. I'd call that reasonable.

    After I checked in, I decided to book a second night. It was at that point that I remembered that I'd signed up for the CLC card. The card was at home, so I had the girlfriend scan and email it to me. I checked their website for participating hotels in the area, but the one I was in did not come up in the list. When I checked with the front desk, they said they DID have a CLC rate, and it was $54 / night all inclusive.

    Score!

    Just wish I'd remembered the card before I booked the first night.
     
    windsmith, Feb 4, 2013
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  3. Feb 4, 2013 #2
    Autocar

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    Don't forget to add the CLC charge of $4.95.
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2013 #3
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Did you inquire about the "CDL" or "business" rate? I've stayed at hotels where that knocked nearly 50% off the price of the room.
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2013 #4
    Lostkeys

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    Double check with CLC for that rate. I have used my CLC in the past without calling CLC for the rate and was billed a higher amount by CLC when I checked my statement. When I called CLC, they told me that I should have called them first for the rate. I have also found that on occasion, some hotels will let you have the CLC rate without running it through CLC.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2013 #5
    truckon

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    The hotel is telling you what they charge CLC, then CLC charges you a % more for the service they are providing .
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2013 #6
    Allow Me.

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    I always go for the "senior citizen rate"..........He-he-he
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2013 #7
    dannythetrucker

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    I used to use priceline's name your own price feature. Got some crazy good rates, but a couple times I had to drop the trailer and bobtail or get a cab. Now I mostly check out reviews off of google maps and make sure they have truck parking. A couple of my favorite haunts are the Best Western @ Terrell, TX (seems like I always get stuck for a few days one way or the other in Dallas) and Quality Inn @ Kernersville, NC. just nice people, clean and reasonable with good eats and shopping nearby.
     
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  10. Feb 5, 2013 #8
    fireba11

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    Sometimes ClC is cheapest, sometimes not.....always call and ask your rate first then see what rate you can get yourself!
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2015 #9
    Marzette

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    We have used them for 10+ years and until lately it was good. Now everytime the r e is a problem and if you call them they are never wrong. Now in order to get the really good prices you have to spend 1000 nights a month. Sucks if you have a small business.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2015 #10
    Marzette

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    Definetly look at other options. Lots of times cheaper and you dont have to fight with them
     
    Marzette, Sep 21, 2015
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