Residence Inns
Why do Residence Inn hotels only give 5 points for every dollar instead of 10 like Marriott, Courtyards, et al? I have not stayed at a Residence Inn since 2000 because of this. What gives and why...
View ArticleBest hotel for points redemption in New York City
wits another trip to New York on the cards at the end of sept and the rates sky high roughly $500 a night which I never ever pay that price in Nyc hardly even pay half that I'm going to redeem 180000...
View ArticleThe Short (?) Quest to Lifetime Gold Elite
Greetings all! I've been a Marriott Rewards member for about 11 years, ever since my first business trip to the sprawling metropolis of Indianapolis at the age of 22. I stayed about 85 or so nights...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - the "ghost" status - How can this status seem to be so...
I have been on somewhat of a personal mission to guage the front desk or even manager knowledge of the "ghost" status of Platinum Premier. I have been inquiring at Marriotts, Marriott Resorts, and...
View ArticleNot credited for a stay booked under TVL code
I recently stayed at the Marriott CDG airport using a travel industry rate code "tvl". It was not a super discounted rate the night was EUR 143.00.Did not get normal credit had to call INTL customer...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite really gets you nothing?
I stayed at Marriott properties for nearly 6 months last year and over 100 days this year. The one time I stay at a Marriott for pleasure it finally dawned on me that Platinum status really gets you...
View ArticleInconsistancies in amenities or 'benifits' at same branded Marriott hotels?
In my travels this year and last, I've started to notice a pretty significant inconsistency in the amenities offered by same branded hotels in the Marriott chains. Why is this happening, and is there...
View ArticleMarriott's Villas at Doral: No Rewards Availability
I am a Platinum member and am trying to book a two night rewards stay for next summer at this property; however, there is literally no rewards availability for any night in all of 2016. Can someone...
View ArticleMarriott Gold Elite Free Breakfast in Europe: Courtyards?
I understand that gold/plat elite does not get you free breakfast at Courtyards in the U.S. However, I just recently stayed at the Courtyard in Budapest City Center, and was pleasantly surprised to...
View ArticleThey won't clean your room because you booked it with points ?
I have been with Marriott for over 15 years, both with Marriott rewards and Marriott vacation club. I am staying at the Marriott Grand Chateau Using my Marriott vacation points. They won't clean my...
View ArticleMarriott Stellaris Aruba-Multiple MR Issues-Especially Plat Arrival Gift
Normally, I am not a stickler on compensation for a front desk person overlooking this. Especially when they, or the property, have been helpful or treating us well. Not the case at the Aruba...
View ArticleMarriott 500 Bonus Points on multi-night stays!!
I stayed at a Marriott on Tuesday night and noted a 500 Bonus points are provided IF you are staying more than 1 night at the same hotel and do not want house-keeping service. Apparently this 500 point...
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Do Platinum members have to pay the resort fee even when the room is booked using points?
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Check-in Time (Expectations)
Curious to hear from folks - what are your expectations with regard to check-in times? I realize that early check-in is something different and, depending upon your perspective, that's a perk, great...
View ArticleMarriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks
Currently at Annapolis Marriott, heading out on the water - but this caught my eye (article in Monday 7/15/13 USA Today) Marriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks Story HighlightsHigh-status...
View ArticleMarriott Rewards Credit Card Vs. Ritz Carlton Rewards Credit Card
If I am going to be planning a wedding at a Marriott branded hotel for late next year. I will be paying for a large portion of it on a credit card (for points purposes) so I am trying to determine if...
View ArticleMaximize Platinum Benefits by Transferring Points to Spouse/Domestic Partner...
I responded to this on a different post, Re: What do you do when you are Platinum and your spouse is silver.. but thought it would be beneficial to post it for other Marriott Members to consider using...
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Guaranteed temperature comfort in your room
While I have posted this before, it has been a while and many new MRI members may not be aware of it so I figured I would post again. Have you ever walked into your room and thought, wow it's hot in...
View ArticleVacation Club
Hi,We are looking at buying into the Marriott Vacation Club and looking for any and all viewpoints on this timeshare. Any suggestions or strategies would be most appreciated.Is it a good timeshare?...
View ArticleIf you are not offered a Platinum gift, how do you obtain the gift points...
If you are not offered a Platinum gift, how do you obtain the gift points after the fact?
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