On the plus side, that Marriott is a very nice property. I stayed there when I attended The Hollywood Show several years ago. They offered attendees a lot of perks, not just a reduced room rate. If you booked their package, you received free admission to the event, reduced rate on parking and a few other perks. I also received two free breakfasts, though that was probably more random. Still, they could give Pierson lessons on negotiating.