| The
State Travel Office does not enter into contracts with
any hotel properties.
PPM 49 does not mandate specific hotel properties where
a traveler must stay. PPM 49 only states the maximum
dollar allowance a traveler can be reimbursed for lodging.
The State Travel Guide references a number of hotels
that will offer a limited number of rooms at state rates.
However, since there is no contractual agreement, these
hotels do not guarantee their rate for last room availability.
If the hotel property has a large occupancy for your
date of travel, then your chance of obtaining a state
rate decreases.
The important
thing to note when making travel arrangements is to
seek hotel reservations as early as possible. That will
increase the opportunities to find a rate at or below
state contract. Be sure and write down the reservation
number as well as their cancellation policy. If travel
plans have to be changed or cancelled, then you must
cancel your reservation within the allowable time frame. |
