Marriott Airport Transportation Variations
I usually use the Newark Airport FS Marriott as they are the only property with a bus that picks up and drops off at the airport. The rest of the Marriotts, and other hotel chains pick up and drop off...
View ArticleAny recent experiences with Platinum Override?
I just had a bad travel wekend, where my flite was rebooked, so I had to cancel my hotel in MI, and book in NJ. The airport FS Marriott, that I like so much was sold out, and I was told that platinum...
View ArticleCosmo in Vegas
Does the Cosmopolitan in Vegas offer complimentary breakfast for Platinum Members?
View ArticleFairfield Inn and Suites - Amarillo Airport
As a Marriott Rewards platinum member, we asked for an upgrade to a suite and the response from hotel was, that our rate did not qualify us for an upgrade. Our rate is $79.00 and if we want an upgrade...
View Articleconcierge lounge rules
What are the concierge lounge rules? They seem to be different every where I go.
View ArticleDining within a Marriott
Helpful Tip: When staying at a Marriott and dining at the hotel, ALWAYS charge the restaurant bill to your room. That way the charge goes on your hotel bill (5X points) as opposed to Marriott dining...
View ArticlePremier Card is Best
For those of you that have the "regular" Marriott credit card, I strongly encourage you to get the Premier card. The annual fee is a little higher, but you more than make up for it in bonus points and...
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Where was your last Marriott stay and were you upgraded to a Suite???
Please let Insider's know where your last Marriott stay was and whether or not you were upgrade to a Suite. This will give Insider's a read on whether or not they have a good chance of getting a suite...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite for Life -
So I just found out about the Platinum Elite for life program. Qualifications are:Emeritus Platinum status is offered after the following qualifications are met: Guest has been a member of Marriott...
View ArticleUsing points and or free night certificates
Does anyone know the financial impact to a hotel when one stays using points or a free night certificate(s)... I was wondering if the financial impact to them influences the room assigned and other...
View ArticlePlatinum Late Check Out Benefit - Any recent experiences???
Just asked for a late check-out today, and all they would give me was an extra hour??? Normal check-out was 11am, and the latest they would give me was noon? Asked them if they were sure if that was...
View Article500 point gift
This may be a stupid question, but my points have been off (or not counted) enough as to make me wonder. Plus where I stay at a Marriott tends to be quite expensive in euros (so there's the conversion...
View ArticleExchanging Vacatio Club Property
Besides Interval International, Marriott Destinations Internal Exchange, RCI & Redweek, does anyone know or participate in other exchange venues? I thought I read somewhere that there is a site...
View Article"Elite of the Week" Gift at Boston Marriott Copley Place
Just returned to my room to find a nice gift (snack) basket with a note from the front manager that I'd been "chosen" as the "Elite of the Week" at the Marriott Copley Place. A nice (and welcome)...
View ArticleMarriott must think we're stoo-pid - new cash+points system for reservations
Marriott must think we're stoo-pid. Marriott Concierge just announced on Flyertalk the new Cash+Points system for reservations. At first I was excited, thinking they were finally going to follow...
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