Hotels in London
Will you please share your knowledge of Marriott Hotels in London - Central City. Closeness to public transportation? Walking distance to major sites?Concierge Lounge?
View ArticleArne Sorenson scheduled for CNBC today (2/20) 11:15 am ET
Probably a brief discussion on quarterly earnings, but once again could provide insights into the future. Courtyarders, call down to the front desk and get that extra bag of coffee (jk's sock juice brew).
View ArticleHow Long Does Platinum Status Last?
So I just made Platinum Elite status. I've looked on the site and I can't see how long I remain Platinum.. Is it until the end of this year or the end of next year? How many points do I need to renew...
View ArticleTIMESHARE AND REWARD POINTS
I POSTED THIS MESSAGE THE OTHER DAY AND IT RATHER SURPRISINGLY DIDN'T APPEAR TO GENERATE MUCH INTEREST. HOWEVER I FEAR THAT IT JUST MIGHT HAVE BEEN LOST BY THE VOLUME OF MAIL THAT FOLLOWED IT. IF I...
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 ArticleHotel philosophy
"Man is born free, but everywhere in chains." -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 18th C. Enlightenment philosopher. Maybe he knew something we didn't since hotel chains had yet to be born. Perhaps we should...
View ArticlePlatinum elite vs Platinum Premier Elite
I recently received a black membership card with the words "Platinum Premier Elite" on it. I can't seem to find what the difference is between this one and a platinum elite card. Anyone know? Thanks.
View ArticleQuestion about reservation check-in
I'm going to be staying at a Marriott in April, and I booked it under my name with my fiance's corporate rate (he's joining). He is coming on the trip but will be joining me hours after I have already...
View ArticleEver receive a silver JW Marriott platinum elite pin to wear on clothing?
I was at the JW in San Antonio and was given a silver pin to wear. I was told it was to help employees recognize those with elite status. I wore it out of curiousity. No one came up to me, which was...
View ArticlePlatinum Premiere Elite Esoterics
It's always fun to talk to those either new or with limited knowledge of MR about the existence of the extra level we call Platinum Premiere Elite. One thing I have tried to do with each property I go...
View Article(un)Focus(ed) groups
A lot of the problems with the new look in the "My Account" section could have been rectified with a series of focus groups with actual users of all stripes: power and otherwise. Now we've got a...
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What if?
So,What if there were no loyalty program at Marriott? What if Marriott simply extended its best and most welcoming hospitality to you as a guest? What if there was no race for points or status? What...
View ArticlePurchase Marriott Gift Card and get Mucho Bonus Points!!! Ends 8 January 2012!!!
Marriott has announced their Purchase Marriott Gift Points with up to a maximum 25,000 bonus points with the purchase of a $2,500 gift card. Not only that but if you charge this on your Marriott Visa...
View ArticleMarriott Gift Cards/Dining Gift Cards
Hi,We'll be using our points for the first time this June. We are heading to Puerto Rico and will be there for 7 days. We are planning on staying for the first two nights at La Concha and the last two...
View ArticleCourtyard Room Upgrades for Platinums?
I'm really confused about the policy, which essentially says they'll upgrade your room but there are no guarantees and absolutely no recourse if a property, rightly or not, decides to not honor this...
View ArticleHotels in London
Will you please share your knowledge of Marriott Hotels in London - Central City. Closeness to public transportation? Walking distance to major sites?Concierge Lounge?
View ArticlePlatinum Premier "undocumented" features
So I thought it was just as important to express my pleasure with Marriott as I do my displeasure on this site. In the last week I've been pleasantly surprised by a couple hotels that have gone above...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite for Life -
So I just found out about the Platinum Elite for life program. Qualifications are:Emeritus Platinum status is offered after the following qualifications are met: Guest has been a member of Marriott...
View ArticleFive dollar a gallon gas and new hotel rewards categories
Here in LA (southern CA) and environs, the average price of gasoline is nearing 5 bucks a gallon. At COSTCO it's still $4.07 and the line looks like a per-hurricane rush at a southern seaport. So the...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier Benefit 2013 ?
Does anyone know if there is any benefit at all for the pp for 2013 ? I try to lookup the benefit page in my account for pp this year is totally blank. So I phone the reward line and they told me...
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