I agree, and that has been my experience as well. I tend to use GSA's published rates as a benchmark to vet reasonable cost when shopping around. It's typicall

I agree, and that has been my experience as well. I tend to use GSA's published rates as a benchmark to vet reasonable cost when shopping around. It's typically the case that I can find lodging accommodations that are appreciable less expensive, but they're almost always at establishments of questionable quality.