When checking in at the front desk at the hotel, be sure to have proper payment and documentation.  Most of us use a third-party credit card to have on file for parking/incidentals, etc., and the attendee does not have physical possession of the card at the time of check-in, a “pre-authorization form” must be submitted in advance or presented at time of check-in; otherwise, Savannah Marriott may not allow use of a third party card (city, county, department, etc. issued credit cards).

This can be a frustrating detail when trying to check in, especially if you are unaware of the requirement. Many of us use a credit card belonging to the jurisdiction and often do not have the actual card in our possession. Also, be aware that some jurisdictions will not allow incidentals to be placed on their cards. You may be asked for a personal card to cover any incidentals.

I hope this information helps in some way!!

Safe travels, and see you in March.

Angel,

 

Thank you, for this most important information. I know all to well, I had experienced this same issue the first time I attended the 2022 Spring Conference. This created a delay for others to get checked in at the time.

The first thing for everyone should do is contact the Hotel for a payment authorization request form. The hotel will email the form with a confirmation number assigned. Once they receive the form, then  they fill it out and send it back to the hotel.

Additionally, make sure to have a state and local jurisdictional tax exempt form.

Thank you again, Angel

See everyone in Savannah.