No PP badge?
Just joined the forum. Looks like the "Insiders" have the same oversight that 90% of Marriott properties have for Platinum Premiers. My badge just says Platinum. I've been PP for 5 years now...
View ArticleHow do I know if I'm Platinum for Life?
I've been a Marriott rewards member for a LONG time and have almost 1000 nights. How do I know if I'm Platinum for Life?
View ArticleLeft Marriott Visa @ home
I've arrived at the hotel without my Marriot Visa card and had to give them another. They tell me they can't use the my Marriot card because they need to physically have it to swipe the card. I secured...
View ArticleGold elite status fast track
HI, Few months ago I was given the challenge to gold elite status. I missed it by just 1 night with few days. I would love to take up the challenge again. Would greatly appreciate you could add me to...
View ArticleNew 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 ArticleLifetime Elite Status Question
In order to achieve Lifetime Elite status, must both sets of criteria be met: # of qualified nights AND # of rewards points? Or just one of the two?
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...
View ArticleGriffin Clubs at JW Properties
I have been looking at the new JW in Cabo San Lucas that is opening in September of 2015 with interest. On the hotel website, it makes reference to a CL which is open everyday 0600-2300. When I look...
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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 ArticleNew Marriott Hotel in Atlanta, GA
I understand that a new Dual Marriott brand hotel is coming to the Midtown Atlanta, GA area. It will be located on 14th Street between the Marriott Midtown Suites and the Four Seasons Hotel where that...
View Articleresort fee
Do Platinum members have to pay the resort fee even when the room is booked using points?
View ArticleHave you been threatened with arrest by a front desk employee?
Hi all! It has been awhile since I have posted in here but have an unusual and unfortunate question and seek advice. I've been traveling a lot, as usual, and my travels last night took me to the...
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32 Years with MRI! Thanks for all the Memories!
Share any wonderful thoughts and experiences you may have with fellow MRI's! Having been in the program since 11/20/83, It's fun to share special memories. Two aspects of the "Ride" really make the...
View ArticleIs there a fault in the MR program?
Hi insiders, I was wondering about an issue concerning the downgrade logic of elite members when they didn't accumulate enough nights during a year:Let's, for the example*, have a look at two platinum...
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 ArticleHow does one achieve LPE status(Lifetime PLatinum Elite)?
I've seen several instances of this status being mentioned in my 'surfing' of these insider's pages, and find this a compelling perk worth investigating further.
View ArticleBrand new to business travel with Marriott, trying to optimize my rewards!
Hey all, I've been lurking for some time, but finally decided to reach out. I recently took a job which requires me to travel for about 5-10 nights per month in California, and I've been trying to plan...
View ArticleI Thought blackout dates were a thing of the past
im trying to reserve a room on points as the rate is high on the weekend I'm going but it's showing no rooms available for points redemption but plenty on cash rates I thought blackout dates were a...
View ArticleLower Rates Found Using the Marriott E-Breaks Notification
I (originally) booked a stay for the weekend of August 28th -30th, 2014 in Crystal City at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for $119.00. Every Monday, I receive an email about the Marriott E-Breaks rates...
View ArticleHow does rollover work - am I better off trying *not* to achieve platinum...
Hi, I am 6 nights away from achieving platinum status this year. Based on my read of the rollover policy, it sounds like I may be better off trying *not* to achieve platinum status this year. As I...
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