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Marriott Hotels Are Secretly Selling Rooms Up To $450 Cheaper On Airbnb—And Corporate Can’t Seem To Stop Them

Travel writer Gary Leff reports that several Marriott properties are posting room rates on Airbnb up to $450 lower than on Marriott.com. The practice, which Marriott officially discourages, persists across multiple brands such as Moxy, Aloft, and Courtyard. Hotels use Airbnb to tap price‑sensitive travelers and to segment pricing without cannibalizing higher‑rate bookings. Guests who book through Airbnb miss out on Bonvoy elite benefits and points, even though the lower price can outweigh those perks.