Get a govt id or something that looks legit (most clerks don't want to piss you off during check in). Almost all of the big chains set their lowest rates to mat

Get a govt id or something that looks legit (most clerks don't want to piss you off during check in). Almost all of the big chains set their lowest rates to match CONUS rates or a certain amount over it and its almost always their best rate. I don't understand feeling fucked though, if you feel bad / can't afford an extra 10-20% over their lowest possible rate you should just stay at a discount chain. Some of them are a pretty good value, like the MicroTel chain