stay rules
if you use a certificate and pay for an upgrade does that constitute a stay?
View ArticleUsing point for others & 5th free night
I have Marriott credit card. My husband wants to get his own Marriott credit card so that he can get bonus points.Here is my first question. 1.If he make a hotel reservation for me to redeem his...
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Hunker Down Insiders - Marriott Continues Record Results
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/marriott-profits-rise-7-percent-in-second-quarter/2014/07/29/16585b9e-174f-11e4-9349-84d4a85be981_story.htmlProfits rise 7%, strong World Cup and...
View ArticleInteresting....I just received 1250 Plus Points for Facebook
I wonder if they are now batch delivering them to accounts at the end of each month?
View ArticleTHE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE NOT IMPRESSED WITH BONUS OFFERS
The latest BONUS OFFERS and/or SUMMER INCENTIVE programs that Elite Members have been offered seem to be universally "not motivating" to travel/stay more often.I sat back and tried to think of what...
View ArticleMarriott Changes European Breakfast Options - Hotels w/ No Lounge
Didn't see a thread on this so thought I'd start one to give other Marriott elites a heads up on a change Marriott made recently to elite T&Cs re: European breakfast options for hotels w/ no...
View ArticleArrival gift?
Just made platinum. Do I need to request my arrival gift? I am at a CY.....what should the "arrival gift" be?
View ArticleReaders Best Travel Locations with Marriott
CONTINUING TO "PAY IT FORWARD" ... SHARE YOUR BEST TRAVEL LOCATION EXPERIENCES AT MARRIOTT I just returned from a Wonderful Memory filled vacation with my older children to the West Coast. Marriott...
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Unusual email from Marriott Corporation
Having PP status for 8 years running, I just received the email below as I have not stayed at a Marriott property in almost two months after having 92 paid nights through August 11, my last stay. There...
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What were your best Marriott stays in the past 12 months?
While changing out my travel calendars and gearing up for 2014 (with nice trips scheduled in December) I reviewed my past year of travel and realized how fortunate I was to capture some terrific...
View ArticleHotels Block PP 48 hour availability
Sorry if this has already been discussed. If it has I would appreciate someone directing me to it. I have been PP for awhile (years I think, don't really track the status) and have gradually grown...
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Flash Perks starting July 17th - noon Central time
The entity formerly known as communitymanager posted a thread that could be of significant interest to us Insiders, especially ifa) it truly does give us a first look see (remember the surprise party...
View ArticleIf Marriott Won't Listen To Us, What About Bloggers?
Marriott doesn't listen to us, their most loyal customers... Fine, we know we're fighting a losing battle. But how about professional travel bloggers that, for the most part, seem to share the same...
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Hilton - Mobile Check In AND Room Selection
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/07/28/hilton-add-mobile-check-room-keys/Blackstone, majority owner of Hilton, invested in 2007 just before the near market collapse of financial markets,...
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Marriott Rewards- Plus Points
Marriott is starting a new promotion today called "Marriott Rewards - Plus Points". Participants can earn up to 2,000 Marriott Points each month through November 8, 2014 by participating in social...
View ArticleRoom upgrade
Room upgrades are listed as being a benefit for elite members. I have never been given an upgrade. Do I have to request an upgrade?
View ArticleI Just Don't Understand Rewards Points Awarded
OK, so I am sure this has all been mentioned before. In fact I have said something about the exchange rate recently. But I just don't get how many rewards points I am awarded here in the UK. After a...
View ArticlePet peeve, reward nights + dollars
I am a platinum premier that stays way too many nights away from home. But the upside is I get to treat my family to trips to cool places on my Marriott reward points. I am not one of those that hoards...
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