Delta Hotels - when will we know categories/resort status/etc?
Hello. I know Delta hotels are supposed to be fully integrated into the Marriott family in Feb 2016 (prob around Feb 29 to coincide with the restart of status/program year on March 1). My question is...
View ArticleTVL Rate- Gold and moving on. Any tips from members?
I am a Travel Industry professional and have enjoyed booking the TVL rate for many years. As is indicated in many other discussions, Marriott has stopped awarding points and nights for this rate even...
View ArticleEarning Room Nights
Hello, I am currently a gold elite and 10 room nights away from 75 nights for the year and wanted to ask if there is a way to earn room nights without staying at a Marriott Property. I am currently at...
View ArticleTampa Marriott Waterside
Our stay was fantastic. Emily Smith-Prance went above and beyond to make sure my family had a great room - perfect for our stay. We arrived early (knowing the room would not be ready) but left to...
View ArticleWhat happened to invites for maintaining Platinum status?
Usually around October, I would get an invite to maintain my Platinum status by staying a certain amount of nights before the end of the year. However, I didn't get one this year. Anyone know why, or...
View ArticleHYATT OUT! NOW IT'S MARRIOTT PROPOSING TO MERGE WITH STARWOOD
A FEW WEEKS AGO HYATT WANTED TO MERGE WITH STARWOOD - NOW IT SEEMS THERE IS A "DONE DEAL" THAT MARRIOTT IS MERGING WITHSTARWOOD. THIS CREATES MANY ISSUES WE SHOULD BE CONCERNED WITH.PLEASE EXPRESS...
View ArticleMarriott Acquires Starwood
This would seem like pretty big news.http://news.marriott.com
View ArticleSoap Shampoo, etc. in your room. How Do You Like Today's Products?
I hate the shape of the Thann soap that we get in Marriott Hotels. I really like the Aveda products offered in Renaissance hotels. How do you feel about the products that we have to use when we stay...
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Thought Hawaii hotels are expensive during christmas?... Think again!
I've read a lot about when is the best time to visit Hawaii. I noticed all various articles agree on the fact that the Christmas period is the most wanted and thus the most expensive one of the year.As...
View ArticleRITZ CARLTON - Some Questions, Some Opinions
Why is Ritz Carlton a separate loyalty program? Is that an insult to those that only stay at JW's etc? Why are our benefits, that have been acquired by blind loyalty to Marriott not recognized at Ritz...
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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, so are any...
View Articlebonus points ?
the last few times i have booked a room with the elite offer of 3000 points extra per stay i have had to mail the hotel after my normal points have credited to say there is no bonus they blame the...
View Article20% Off Gift Cards Being Sold by Costco?
Just saw this article where it states Marriott Gift Cards are being sold at Costco for 20% off (2 - $50 cards for $79.99). The fine print says they are honored by any "participating" Marriott, not just...
View ArticleHow many Lifetime Platinum members?
New to the forums but old to Marriott. I've been a lifetime Platinum member for several years now. I've been wondering lately how many of us there are. Anybody know how many LPE memberships Marriott...
View ArticleMVC AP membership status
We are considering entering into MVC Asia Pacific by purchasing 65.000 points in the resale market. As we understand, there are three levels within MVC AP: Standard, Premier and Premier Plus. Will we...
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Chase Points Posting Delay..According to Marriott
An FYI for the wacky folks like me that track activities by our Marriott friends.... I just spoke with a Platinum Premier representative about the delay in Chase points posting this month. The rep...
View ArticleThe Best and the Worst
A tale of two Marriotts: The Best:Organized a family reunion to celebrate uncle's 80th and aunt's 75th birthdays in July 2015. Family came in from NC, CA, etc. We stayed at the TownePlace Suites by...
View ArticlePlatinum Customer Care experience
I am curious as to whether or not anyone else has gotten the basic brush off by customer care and had your issue dumped right back to the hotel. In my situation I stayed at the Atlanta Marriott...
View ArticleMissing MR points when booking from rooming list
I travel nearly every weekend with a small group of people and in most locations, we have a group rate set up. Some locations we stay at Marriotts, and some at CY's. Each week we provide the hotel...
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Best thing you've done with your points
Property: Marriott Bangkok Hotel Sukhumvit Some of you use points for an epic view, while others secure a seat in the air to a beautiful destination. Whichever method you choose, there are a variety of...
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