Discounted hotel rooms for soldiers

The Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel is offering discounted hotel rates for active, reserve and retired military families. The discount is 20% off the published government rate when you book online. It is available for weekend stays through August 31, 2008.

When I checked rates online, rooms started at $155/night. With the discount they were as low as $110.

To qualify for the discounted rate, military personnel need to present a valid and current government identification card at check in. A "dependent" identification card is required for family members traveling separately from the military card holder. If you do not show valid identification your rate will be increased to the best available rate.

"This is our way of recognizing the enormous contribution made by the men and women of our Armed Forces," said George McGann, General Manager, in a press release.

The Burbank Airport Marriott has a fitness center, outdoor pool, restaurant and
bar, but the hotel is being renovated and one of the two pools is under construction until August 15, 2008. The lobby is also being renovated.

The Burbank Airport Marriott is at 2500 Hollywood Way in Burbank, California 91505. (818) 843-6000. Thanks, Holly!