Through 'view prices' you directly request the currently valid room rate that you can book directly.
If there is no immediate availability, there is the option to ask the venue if there is availability. The moment you request availability, one of our planners will contact the venue to discuss the possibilities. If there is availability, the hotel will book the room and you will receive confirmation.
It is true that you will receive a confirmation immediately upon "request". Hotels do not issue offers for individual hotel rooms and make a booking directly, which can be cancelled free of charge until shortly before arrival.