[highway star]

The problem I had with the CLC card is that I very rarely get a room. When I needed to get a room because my truck would be in the shop overnight, they had made my card inactive. It took until the next day for it to be activated again. I think it goes inactive after 4 months of not being used? Not sure on that, but it's worth asking about before you sign up.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by highway star

The problem I had with the CLC card is that I very rarely get a room. When I needed to get a room because my truck would be in the shop overnight, they had made my card inactive. It took until the next day for it to be activated again. I think it goes inactive after 4 months of not being used? Not sure on that, but it's worth asking about before you sign up.

Good to know haven't used mine for awhile...been able to cut deals without using it, been using the coupon book which at times comes within a couple bucks of CLC and without the 4.95 charge makes it within a couple bucks either way...
I know people are discarding my coupon book idea but it does help and with the 4.95 CLC charge that is taxable as well..the coupons pay-off...

[MCBuggyCo]

Originally Posted by cheri1122

The good: I have an email from someone at CLC, confirming that the card permits a 24 hr stay - if you check in at 1900, that's your checkout time. This is very good news, though I anticipate desk clerks being unaware of, it so will print out the email. Cause I want my money's worth! (And I hate getting up at the crack of noon. )

My first time using the card I had a reservation for the evening but I was delayed by a freight mix up. I called to say I would be late and the hotel said "no problem". I checked in at 9:00am and checked out the next day at 7:00 am and was billed for a single "night". What I learned was:

1. Hotels are pretty empty during the day.
2. You cannot just leave the key in the room and head out. Its very important to return to the lobby so they record your time of departure.
3. Hotels may try to prevent you from checking in until late afternoon. Me having a reservation for the night before might have helped as I saw others delayed.
4. Again, your relationship is with Corporate Lodging, so no matter what the hotel people say, all that really matters is what you are finally billed.

[pjjjjj]

You have to have a credit card set up with them to receive their payment from, correct? What I'm wondering Cheri, is if your card might be geared to bill your carrier you had at the time? And if so, they could've put a stop on paying out for those? Just a thought? We had no prob getting one either, but haven't used it yet.. the other day however, got an email asking for new credit card info becuz ours had expired.. how would they know this if we haven't used it yet?

[MCBuggyCo]

When you set up your account with Corporate Lodging you give them your credit card information. This includes expiration dates whether you use the service or not. I initially had misgivings about giving the card information. This is offset, however, by the convenience of not having to give the hotel any credit cards ever.

[Jack_Berry]

i didn't realize that clc had their own 24 hr clock. i could still be at the vero beach best wester right now watching all 36 channels of tv or enjoying the pool inbetween rain showers. the desk clerk made it a point to say....check out is 11 am. hmmm. too bad i checked out already.

[cheri1122]

McBuggy: I understand that my relationship is with CLC, but my problem is with the desk clerk who says "We have no account arranged with the company named on your card". Yes, I know that makes no sense whatsoever, but being overtired, stressed, and just wanting to find a room, I didn't pursue the issue. It was the second time I'd heard that, though, and wondered if anyone else had run into the same problem, is all. I have used the card at many places without any problems, but may try OVM's suggestion for coupon books, too.
Pjjjjj: The card is tied to my credit card, not the carrier's, so that's not the problem. Next time I will contact CLC, and find out what they have to say - I'd do it now, but can't remember which motel it was, having called 3 or 4 in a row.

[Kurbski]

I was thinking that by logging in online periodically (which only takes 10 seconds), it might not deactivate me when I don't use the card for a few months.Cheri, Let us now what they say about your account.It might just be that the hotel you called stopped honoring the clc cards all together. I called for a room in Jacksonville from their list and was told they no longer take the card. But plenty of others do, so it's not that big of a deal. I also ordered the book for an additional 9.95 in case I need a room and don't have access to the internet for one reason or another. Sure beats collecting coupons and scanning through books that don't save you as much as clc does.

[CharlesD]

The best deals are the Extended Stay places which are in most cities. I've spent the last couple weekends at one for $30 a night and you also get a stove and a fridge. Cooking real food is a lot cheaper than eating out. It's a nice change from cold cuts or warmed leftovers that I cooked at home and are usually gone if I'm out more than a few days.

[jtind]

CLC cards are no good. I have lots of problem with them. Also, lots of rep and the loding facilities, suggest using own CCD and will offer $5 off on the corp rate.

I have heard lots of complains about CLC card. Its hard time to get nice rooms with CLC cards. Other option i find is ask my company to re emburce me for the payment instead of using clc card.

I suggest CLC card is a piece of junk, They charge $5 more than actual price. Its a no good deal. And about convinence, CLC are not accepted at lot good places bcz of their payments.

One should think twice before signing up for CLC. Thats what my experience says. Thats my experiences and to believe it or not its upto whoever reads it.

[OntarioVanMan]

Theres 1,000's of stories in "The Naked City"


Used my CLC for the first time in about a year...no problems...no expirey...the problem might be when the charge card you have on file expires and you forget to update your CLC card.

[LDB]

I've used it a few times and never had a problem. My dad has one and has used it fairly extensivley across the country. Yes, there's a $4.95 svc chg per night but that's made known when signing up. Sometimes it's a great savings tool. Sometimes a different method works better. It's just an additional option that some choose to have available.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by LDB

I've used it a few times and never had a problem. My dad has one and has used it fairly extensivley across the country. Yes, there's a $4.95 svc chg per night but that's made known when signing up. Sometimes it's a great savings tool. Sometimes a different method works better. It's just an additional option that some choose to have available.

It's just another tool or option...sometimes AAA works better then Senior citizen..or maybe the coupon books or just pay the rate and take the points if your a member of their rewards program....CLC sometimes doesn't always have the best rates...some motels reserve a block just for CLC and they are usually at the back or upstairs farthest from the ice machine and free breakfast.....AND keep in mind the better sometimes more expensive rate they include a full breakfast and the cheaper one doesn't...Now figure that into the cost of the room....

BTW...if your a team EACH person is supposed to have a CLC card..READ THE RULES....the CLC only covers ONE person NOT a team....some I found charge an extra $5.00 for the 2nd person..

[Jack_Berry]

cheri,

i have used my card with my company name on it. so has my wife. like ovm trucking my name has no national recognition. clc bills the users card. the clerk just records the time of arrival and departure. next time stand at the desk and call the clc info number on the back of the card. that should be enough to get the clerk to stand down.

i stayed in a super 8 just outside dallas. the clerk tried to charge me for 2 days when i checked out at 1700 but i stood my ground having confirmed the 24 hr rule with clc. he adjusted the rate to one day. i realize the o/o of the motel want to make money but they need to read the fine print also.

[OntarioVanMan]

So Jack what was charged to the card? Your wife was with you? did they charge you twice ? Once for you and then your wife?