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Elite nights
I just Stayed at Waikoloa Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big Island Hawaii.(Love it)Book both rooms through Vacations By Marriott. Iam told I can't get the rooms as Elite nights but I did get points....
View Article2012 Gift Card Promotion Bonus Points
For all that have asked about the posting of the bonus points for the gift card promotion, it appears the process has started as I noticed this morning that my point balance had increased....
View ArticleDevaluing of points
Forgive me if this has been covered...this is my first post and I am new here...I work hard to accumulate points and to have them devalued when Marriott changes how many are needed for a stay seems...
View ArticleIs Hilton Changing their Breakfast Policy for Diamond Members..
Is FULL breakfast a benefit coming? - FlyerTalk Forums While Marriott is reducing benefits, is Hilton increasing theirs..
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Marriott Points - just how much are they worth - an analysis
Ever wonder how much your points are worth? Is it a better choice to take gift points or an actual market item? Here is my analysis:Assumption: You want a hotel room in Illinois for 5 nights on the...
View ArticleHave You Ever Seen The Property-Specific Hilton Diamond Card?
Some years ago (about 10), before I became Marriott Lifetime Platinum, I was dabbling around with different hotel chains, and became a good acquantaince with the GM at the Hilton, Pittsburgh. I was...
View ArticleAny recent experiences with Platinum Override?
I just had a bad travel wekend, where my flite was rebooked, so I had to cancel my hotel in MI, and book in NJ. The airport FS Marriott, that I like so much was sold out, and I was told that platinum...
View ArticleChanges to Loyalty Program - Megabonus offer and tier changes
As a gold elite member I am very disappointed about changes to the rewards program. I don't understand why the Megabonus offer I receive is less valuable/attractive than the one posted on your...
View ArticleCosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 2013 - trying again as Platinum
Giving the Cosmo a second chance, this time (finally!) as Platinum. Documenting my experiences here. Hoping that it won't turn out a disaster like last time. Part 1: _The "Booking on Marriott.com"...
View ArticleSliding scales for elites
No, not the kind of lightweight bathroom scale that slips on a wet floor, (my talking scale is often rude) but the ability to counter the increasing less valuable points for everyone. My idea (I am...
View ArticleBeware of Advance Purchase Rates
I was making several reservations for an upcoming move and accidently made an advanced purchase reservation for a Marriott Courtyard. I had been searching for a AAA rate and noticed a lower rate under...
View ArticleAnnouncing Elite Rollover Nights
Hi everyone,We are very excited to announce something new we’re about to roll out -- Elite Rollover Nights! In fact, we should be thanking you too since the idea was suggested to us via Marriott...
View Article2013 Freddie Awards Voting (Will Marriott receive your Votes??)
I just voted on the 2013 Freddie Awards. Unfortunately, Marriott this year did not receive any of my votes for any category due to their continual devaluation of elite member benefits. In previous...
View ArticleAnyone receive their 10x Bonus Gift Card points yet?
I bought $1,000 Marriott gift cards in December based on getting 10,000 bonus Marriott points with purchase. They were to post within 6 weeks of the end of the bonus (December 31). This is the 6th...
View ArticleRoom Key pop-up window
No idea where to post this question, so I'll start here. Has anyone else found the "Room Key" pop-up annoying, and when did that start? If I wanted to check other hotels I'd go to Hotels.com or...
View ArticleElite Rollover Nights
Heather,Did this program go "poof"? We had 63 night as of year end 2012 giving us Gold Elite Status again. However, as of today (2/19/13) the balance of the 13 nights have NOT rolled over.It was bad...
View ArticleHilton Adjusts Loyalty Program
Even though this might get threaded in the larger rewards discussion, I thought it was worthy of a new thread. I just got this email from Hilton announcing their move to 10 reward categories, seasonal...
View ArticleCL-Breakfast-Community Mgr
I think the huge -- really huge, please note, Marriott -- number of posts about diminishing service in Concierge Lounges (in the US only, it seems) about breakfast, CL days open, and compensation for...
View ArticleCosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 2013 - trying again as Platinum
Giving the Cosmo a second chance, this time (finally!) as Platinum. Documenting my experiences here. Hoping that it won't turn out a disaster like last time. Part 1: _The "Booking on Marriott.com"...
View ArticleWhich Hotel Brand has the Best Loyalty Program?
Was reading through some of the older posts on this topic, but discovered they are archived. Given the recent events, thought this might be an interesting topic to revisit. Found this interesting...
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