New Consultant - Fastest way to status
Hi all, I recently started my job as a consultant in the financial services industry, and starting mid-November I will be travelling Monday - Thursday (3 nights / week) to NYC for at least the next 5...
View ArticleTransfer Points to AA
Does anyone know how long it takes for my Marriott points to be transferred to American Airlines Miles. When I called on Wednesday I was told only a couple days. Now it's Sunday and my miles have not...
View ArticleHaven't received (MRP Visa) 15 credits toward Elite Status
I have the MR Premier Visa card. The promotional material for this card indicatesr that I am to receive "15 credits toward Elite Status every year after account anniversary". My $85 annual credit...
View ArticleNo Points When Booking via a Room Block @ a Conference
Quick Question: So, I have an upcoming booking for 4 nights in DC and b/c I booked through the conference (A cheaper rate) I am told that I cannot obtain Marriott Points for those 4 nights. Does this...
View ArticleNo Elite benefits at Vacation Clubs
Gold Elite members should be alerted that Marriott Vacation Clubs do not honor the upgrade policy, free breakfast or happy hour etc that is available to members at Marriott's own properties. These...
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 ArticleDelta Hotels
Stays at Delta Hotels will be eligible for full Marriott benefits February 2016. Would that be effective starting Feb. 1st? I can't find anything as to a specific date.
View ArticleBirthday Elite Night Credit
It is not automatic. You need to make sure Marriott Rewards has your birthday on file...apparently they don't ask this...hmmm. Anyway, Erica was very helpful at the MR Customer Service desk and put in...
View ArticleHow long should I wait?
I book a room at a hotel in San Antonio. I choose the Spring Hill Suites because the location was right, the price was right, and it had a promotion of bonus of 3000 points. I book the room, my wife...
View ArticleAnyone else notice a slow down in posting stays/points?
I stayed in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown over New Year's Eve and still haven't seen my points or stay posted.
View ArticleGold member JW or Marriott?
If I had a choice betwwen JW and a regular Marriott which should I choose. We will be going to NEw Orleans I want to use points. The points are the same. I am a gold member. The hotels are across the...
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 ArticleShop My Way points slow and not posting
I do a lot of online shopping. I either do Shop My Way thru Marriott or the similar feature on Southwest. Frankly, Southwest generally has more store, better points/$, and they post quickly. That...
View ArticleMarriott vs Hilton Points - Another View
This is not the typical points valuation post, but one that attempts to look at the comparison between programs in a new way. AGREED - THERE ARE MAJOR ASSUMPTIONS HERE BUT THE OBJECTIVE IS TO LOOK AT...
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...
View ArticleMore on Birthday Elite Night Credit (no)
Since the post seemed to be closed - missed by a couple of hours and a subject that clearly raised concern among Elite members, I wanted to add my variation of the problem. My birthday was 10 days ago...
View ArticleJust Reached Platinum
I just reached Platinum for the year (2014). Does this run out and start over in 2015 or does it run through 2015? Thanks
View ArticleAm I being taken for granted?
I am a current Platinum Elite with Lifetime status. Even though I continue to stay at least 100 nights per year, the last two years it seems as though my loyalty is being taken for granted. Time was I...
View ArticleDid anyone participate in the beta Plus Points program?
I noticed there was a badge for Plus Points. When I followed the link, it mentioned a beta Plus Points program that expired in November 2014. Was just curious as to what it was and if it will go from...
View ArticleAre there other ways to keep Gold Status
I have 44 nights so far and need 6 more nights to stay Gold Status by December 31,2015. I do have 2 nights scheduled on 12/23-12/24 but that's it for the year. Is there any other way that I can get...
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