[Mack Reeves]

I experienced the same thing at another name brand hotel. The problem is it's there on their websites. The cheapest rate s advertised are the pre purchased ones. The way I found out was my credit card was charged before I stayed. I called and got much the same information. Thank goodness I was able to make the reservation so I lost no money. But I did learn to look before I click on that "Book Now" button. Don't blame Holiday Inn, all hotels do it now. The saying buyer beware is never been true. I learned to review every reservation before I set them in stone and I stay in a hotel 3 to 4 nights every week.