Is it time to retire the category 1-4 certificates?
With the current MegaBonus winding down, I wondered what Insiders currently think about category 1-4 certificates. Numerous posts have highlighted the challenges of using these certificates. Some of us...
View Articlevacation club ownership - value and perks?
So, as I am wont to do, I appear to have thrown myself wholeheartedly into the MR program. I have two main reasons for this - one, my better half just got picked up with the FAA and that means...
View Articlehow do we determine how many points are needed to book a room?
how do we determine how many points are needed to booki a room?
View ArticlePromotions - No more offers
Has any other platinum seen the number of promotions just dry up? I hit the mega bonus a few months back and have not seen one since. Is there a rule that when you achieve one, you are no longer...
View ArticleWhere 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 ArticleWhew! It's good to be Platinum!
I make so many reservations that I rarely take the time to read the fine print. This is one occassion where having Platinum status really saved me. I had quite the scare this morning when I saw that my...
View ArticleMRI Logged 100,000 members July 11, 2014
Hello fellow MRIs - I was browsing the members of MRI and realized I could do a count of total membership. As of July 11th, 100,000 members had joined MRI. As of today, that number has grown to 103,920.
View ArticleUS card - how long does it take to get the 70k bonus?
I have had the card for just over a month and received an initial 40k in card sign up bonus points but I signed up for 70k. I cannot find anything online about the 70k now (but I'm still getting promo...
View ArticleWITH ALL THE CRITICISM LET'S TURN POSITIVE: WHAT BENEFIT OF MARRIOTT REWARDS...
LET'S BE POSITIVE !!! OTHER THAN THE ACCUMULATION AND USE OF POINTS,WHAT IS YOURFAVORITE BENEFIT OF YOUR ELITE STATUS?
View ArticleEarning points through Shop My Way
I'm new to Marriott and saw how you can earn points by shopping online through the Shop My Way site. My credit card just cycled and there is no evidence of the points I earned through the retailers....
View ArticleNo city view in New York with points???
I really hope that I am just not seeing the right thing to click... I have been saving points and will continue to save points for a turning 50 birthday trip to New York City. This is a big deal for...
View ArticleElite Status?
Just signed up for Marriott Rewards credit card because of 70,000 points offer.There is mention of Elite status as well with Marriott. How does that work with my new card? Am I automatically qualified...
View ArticleCategory 5 Reward
This is my second year with Marriot and I am getting frustrated trying to find a decent hotel to use my annual Category 5 award. Help!All decent hotels NY City, Boston, Mystic, CT even Saratoga...
View ArticleNEW MEGA BONUS
This is what I have just got. To earn up to 25,000 bonus points:Register by November 15, 2014Stay at participating properties between September 15, 2014 and January 15, 2015Earn 25,000 bonus points...
View ArticleWhen will I receive my Marriott Rewards Visa Card
I applied for my Marriott Rewards Visa Card through Chase over 1 1/2 weeks ago. They ran my credit on the phone and said that I was accepted. Then they said it would be 5 business days to receive that...
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PlusPoints - anyone else having issues?
I signed on for Plus Points back in May. The first 30 day cycle was problem free. I liked certain participating properties, shared postings on facebook, and received the maximum 2,000 points. Now,...
View ArticleJust booked a honeymoon in Aruba, Tradewinds upgrade worth it
I'm a platinum member and recently booked a 7 night honeymoon stay with points plus cash for 7 nights at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casion. I'm hearing mixed reviews on the Tradewinds...
View ArticleNight stay credit for MegaBonus promotions for Direct Bill vs. Personal CC
Is anyone else upset about the fact that when you register for a promotion if your room is paid for by direct bill you don't get credit for those night stays towards the promotion? Why does it matter...
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August Points (New Promotion!)
Has anyone else seen this new promotion? As part of a special group, we're excited to tell you that your next exclusive earning opportunity is here. To earn up to 50,000 bonus points:Register by...
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