When is "Regular Rate" not the normal process?
My wife booked room at the Fairfield Inn Phily Airport for a stay in November. I saw a pending credit card charge for the full room rate plus tax. I reviewed the reservation and it stated "Saturday,...
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Take advantage of my elite status + my hubby's gov't rate?
Asked on flyertalk and realized this might be a better place to ask Is there any possibility for my husband and I to get his gov't rate but apply my status for upgrades and earning points/stay?...
View ArticleNew Platinum member seeking advice and guidance
Hello everyone. I joined MR in late December with the MR Visa. Recently took the Platinum challenge and nailed it in 6 weeks so I am a newly minted Platinum MR member. SO what happens now? Any advice...
View ArticleNew Mobile App "Online Check-In" Doesn't Work
I recently downloaded the new Marriott Mobile App and can no longer check-in. The functionality doesn't even exist. Dear Marriott - When is this going to be FIXED? I keep getting your emails to...
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New Concierge Lounge Terms & Conditions
Has anyone else seen this yet? Looks like the overcrowding of the lounges is being addressed and a "light snack" is a new phrase. Sounds like airline talk to me for food offerings.And thanks...
View ArticlePREMIERE UNITED AIRLINES SURPRISE
PLEASANT SURPRISE BY A BENEFIT OF THE MARRIOTT-UNITED AIRLINES PROMOTION THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF.The agreement between United and Marriott that awarded Platinum members with United Silver Elite status...
View ArticleWhat Credit Cards do you carry and why?
I have the Marriott Rewards CC for obviously points for staysSouthwest Airlines so if I need to take a quick short notice trip I have points for my family as well.AAdvantage Silver for my primary...
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Did you get a free Elite night on your birthday?
Finally got to read my emails and found a wonderful present-my free Elite night for my birthday. Totally forgot that I get one each year. Just sharingreqrds
View ArticleTaste of gold?
HI everyone, I've been reading the posts but this is my first time posting. Just wondering, has anyone had any luck calling and getting signed up for taste of gold/platinum? I called yesterday and was...
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Platinum Premier gets a real benefit...
...UA Gold. Yes folks, after years of criticism of the empty vessel that is PP, Marriott is apparently awarding PPs UA Gold (as opposed to silver for Plats). This is according to PPs on FT. Strangely...
View ArticleDiscount Special Rates ...Value or Deception?
Hello everyone. When you book on MR website, do you usually look for special rates and if so, how many variables do you try? For example, I am eligible for Government Rate, AAA/CAA and a corporate rate...
View ArticleSTRANGE FACTS ABOUT MARRIOTT (PART-2)
Few more strange facts about Marriott (w.r.t. REWARD STAYS) are below. I am sure many of your might have experienced this, but, they are less talked about. When an Elite Member comes for a reward stay,...
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Couple of Questions about Elite Status and Rollover
Greetings everyone! I attempted to enter a Platinum Challenge but was rejected (just like high school ). Apparently, even though I initiated a Gold Challenge this year, after I had already achieved...
View ArticleRewards Redemptions for Suites?
Has anyone recently (or ever) been able to redeem for multi-room suites? I'm not referring to the one-bedroom suites but at least two rooms with standalone beds. If you've been able to do this...
View Article1 Paid Night = 1 Elite Night Credit?
I'm a Gold Elite that traveled for several weeks in 2013 and a few weeks again in 2014. For awhile I wasn't traveling, but now I'm traveling again as well as getting married and having an event at a...
View ArticleRewards Redemption for 2-bedroom suites internationally?
Has anyone recently (or ever) been able to redeem for multi-room suites? I'm not referring to the one-bedroom suites but at least two rooms with standalone beds. If you've been able to do this...
View ArticlePhoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes - Resort or Hotel?
Has anyone stayed here recently and can confirm whether or not breakfast would be provided as a gold member? As I understand it the property used to be a resort and is now considered a hotel, however...
View ArticleSummer 2015 Megabonus?
Has anyone seen anything on the Summer 2015 Megabonus program? I thought those general started around the first part of June.
View ArticleI'm looking for properties that allow you to redeem points for multi-room...
Has anyone recently (or ever) been able to redeem for multi-room suites? I'm not referring to the one-bedroom suites but at least two rooms with standalone beds. If you've been able to do this...
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