Lodging

The state’s lodging reimbursement rates are established through the collective bargaining process and managed by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). For information on state lodging reimbursement rates or questions about the rates, contact travelmanager@calhr.ca.gov.

When booking hotel reservations through STP, hotels must be guaranteed with a credit card. For agencies utilizing the Virtual Card Number (VCN) for hotel payments, hotels will be guaranteed using the VCN. A personal credit card is still required at check-in for incidentals. For agencies NOT utilizing VCN for hotel payments, hotels must be guaranteed and paid with a personal credit card.

Regardless of payment method used, travelers are REQUIRED to obtain a final receipt/folio upon checkout.

For more information, please visit STP’s VCN Resources page.

Sustainable lodging facilities demonstrate water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycle, environmentally friendly purchasing, program sustainability and pollution prevention. By traveling green, government travelers divert waste from landfills, and conserve energy and water as they conduct business for the government entities; thus, reducing the carbon footprint for travel and supporting California's green initiatives.

STP encourages state and local government travelers to seek and give preference to lodging facilities that participate in sustainability programs.