All Marriott's have Gov't and military pricing. Not sure on the retired piece. Definitely not a dumpy hotel. Was there 2 weeks ago and very impressed.
I believe they do offer some discount or I would not have stayed there. To reference a previous answer, this facility was extremely clean and would not associate the word "dumpy" with it. In fact, the cleanliness was on par with some of the top tier resorts I have visited around the southeast.
Ask for discount rates for membership in organizations such as AARP, AAA, or other organizations...never hurts to ask.
Call the from desk
Maybe but probably not. Courtyards are kinda dumpy. I would just call front desk and ask.
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