The Marriott Explore Rate – Everything You Need to Know!

The Marriott Explore Rate is Marriott’s special discounted rate that their employees can use when traveling to other Marriott properties for leisure.  The rates can be heavily discounted and can also be extended to the employees family and friends.

If you are one of Marriott's 200,000 employees, (or even if you just know one) you can get in on the savings!

How to book a room with the Marriott Explore Rate

The booking process is very easy.  You will just need to use the Marriott MMP Code when booking direct on Marriott’s website.

Here is a quick example to show you how to book the rate and what level of discount you can expect based on a search for a weekend stay in Chicago.

Once you are on Marriott's booking site, click on the “Find & Reserve” tab on the upper left portion of the page, then click on the Special Rates Drop Down.  Now click the “Corporate/Promo/SET#” button and enter MMP in the “Enter Code” box.

Enter the destination and dates you want to travel then hit “Find Hotels”

Here are just a few of the results from our sample search.

With this Chicago example, there are a bunch of properties that participate in the program and offer a Marriott Explore Rate.  The discounts are big, with room rates that are less than half of what you would normally pay.

Who is eligible to use the Marriott Explore Rate and MMP Code?

As you can see from the example, there are two variations of the Explore Rate:

1. Explore Rate  (MMP Rate Code)
2. Explore Friends Rate (MMF Rate Code)

Who is eligible to use the Explore Rate?

The Explore Rate is for employees and their family members.   The definition of a family member is broad and includes spouses, domestic partners, parents, parents’ in-law, brothers, sisters and children.

Who is eligible to use the Marriott Friends Rate?

If you are not a member of an employee’s immediate family, you can still get the benefit of the friends’ rate.  The rate is not as good and the employee rate, but still can offer some nice savings for friends and distant family members.

To use this code, all you need to do is ask your family member or friend (“the employee”) to get a Explore Rate Authorization Form for you to complete.  They can get this from either Marriott Human Resources or download it directly from the Marriott Global Source intranet site.

You will need to bring this form with you to show the front desk when checking in, along with your photo ID.

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Rules and Terms of the Marriott Explore MMP Code

Explore Rate Eligibility Requirements:

• The rate is available to associates of Marriott for personal travel only (2 rooms/night maximum).
• Available to spouses, domestic partners, parents, parent’s in-law, brothers, sisters and children of Marriott associates for personal travel only (1 room/night).
• When booking the Explore Rate, the 2-room max applies to all rooms booked under all reservations made using the associate discount. (For example: If an associate has 2 rooms, a parent cannot book an additional room at same hotel on same date. If an associate has 1 room, a parent can have 1 room at same hotel on same date.)
• Voluntary USD 3/night donation to TakeCare Relief Fund, Inc. (TCRF) added at participating properties. TCRF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) entity primarily supporting managed associates affected by emergencies.
• Guests with confirmed reservations on a sold-out night can be walked if provided alternate accommodations at the same rate.
• At check-in, eligible guests must present a photo ID AND Marriott Discount Card, Quarter Century Club Card, or Explore Rate Authorization Form.
• Guests are required to establish proper credit (according to local policy) when checking-in.
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide will offer weekly housekeeping.

Explore Friends Rate Eligibility Requirements:

• Available to family members and friends of Marriott associates only for personal travel only.
• Available to Marriott associates for personal travel only.
• There is no limit on the number rooms or number of nights per stay.
• Guests with confirmed reservations on a sold-out night can be walked if provided alternate accommodations at the same rate.
• At check-in, eligible guests must present a photo ID AND Explore Rate Authorization.
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide will offer daily housekeeping.
• This rate is eligible to earn Marriott Bonvoy points or miles.
• Authorization Forms are available through Human Resources or Marriott Global Source.
• Voluntary 3 USD/night donation to the TakeCare Relief Fund added at participating properties. TCRF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) entity primarily supporting managed associates affected by emergencies.

How do I get the Marriott Authorization Form?

You will have be an employee or have Marriott HR provide the form.  Here are the steps:

1. Go to Marriottforms.com
2. Enter your EID and password.
3. In the Form/Card Number field, enter the Validation Code to pull up the validation information.
4. Make sure the following information matches;
   • The Associate Name field must match the form's (Name of Associate),
   • The Guest Name field must match the form's (Name of Guest), and
   • The Expiration field must match the form's (Expiration Date).