Is this new Lifetime content understandable?
Greetings, All! You have been so helpful in terms of giving us insight into how to describe the program benefits more clearly, we'd love to get your opinion on the first-ever description of our...
View ArticleSticker shock
InsideFlyer's last page of the new issue has an article about Hotel Value for Frequent Guests. The last line of the first paragraph states that "annual hotel awards category reassignments from...
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 ArticleRitz Phulay Bay is not available for points anymore?
I see on Flyer Talk that lots of people have used points to stay here in the past, but now, I tried to make a reservation there, but it says there is not availability over the next year. Can anyone...
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 ArticleDefinition of Stay (Mega Bonus)
Can someone enlighten me what constitute a stay in the megabonus 2013? A quote form the megabonus 2013 webpage state "A stay is defined as consecutive nights spend at the same hotel, regardless of...
View ArticleHas the year reset yet?
I've seen this discussed, but I'm a bit confused. I received an e-mail that I could buy back to my gold status for 20K points until April 1, 2013. I also see that option when I login to my account....
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 "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 ArticleMarriott asking for Freddie vote
It's time where Marriott and the other lodging chains send out reminders for their supposedly loyal customers to vote for their programs to receive the Freddie Award, an award for top travel-related...
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 ArticlePay for 2 get 1 Free
I received a brochure with my new Marriott Rewards Card that advertised after my 2nd night was paid, I would get 1 night for Free on my next stay.I can't find this anywhere on the computer.Anyone use...
View ArticleWhy do Silvers get better Mega Bonus Deals than Platinum?
My wife is a Silver....I'm Platinum. She regularly gets mega bonus offers "stay 2 nights...get 1 night free after 2nd paid stay." Platinums, on the other hand, have to stay 15 nights to get 25,000...
View ArticleSticker shock
InsideFlyer's last page of the new issue has an article about Hotel Value for Frequent Guests. The last line of the first paragraph states that "annual hotel awards category reassignments from...
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 ArticleE195 Checks
I am a PP member who stays 200+ nights every year in a Marriott. I choose to use Marriott because of the E195 ($1000 Marriott Checks for 135000 points). these are no longer offered. I use those...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines and Reward Redemption
During a recent webcast a question was asked about the potential for American Airlines returning to the Marriott Rewards program. The response was that there is a lot of support from members regarding...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - An Insulting Status, If Ever There Was One.
Hi, all. For those that do not know, there is a level called Platinum Premier that is supposed to be above the "Platinum" level. The status used to mean something, as I found out, when I first...
View ArticleMarriott Benefits Extended 2???
Do Marriott benefits such as Internet or lounge access extended to other brand such as Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV? Thanks!
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Game over, man!
I'm giving Hilton an honest opportunity to reclaim a large percentage of my business. I was just comp'ed Gold with the usual 90 day, 21-stay challenge for Diamond which will be no real challenge at...
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