We decided to rent our Marriott timeshare out at the last minute - how do I let the resort know my guest will be checking in and using it instead? Do I have to pay a guest certificate fee?
Contact Marriott Owner Services (if your resort is in the United States or Canada, phone: 800-845-4226. If your resort is located in Europe or Asia, phone: 800-650-5720) and ask to add your renter's name to your reservation as the person checking into your unit. Marriott does not currently charge a guest certificate fee.
Owner Services will then e-mail you a Reservation Confirmation that will have your name as the responsible party and the renter's name as your guest. You can forward a copy to the renter so he or she can take it with them to check-in. The renter will also be required to have photo identification, a credit card in their name, and be at least 25 years old.
Please remember that you will be 100% responsible while your renter is at your timeshare resort, so be sure they know the differences between a timeshare and a hotel, and they fully understand all of your resort's house rules (such as check-in/check-out times, maid service, quiet times, the pet and no smoking rules, etc.) to avoid any misunderstandings later.
