Free wifi in Marriott public areas...JW as well as Marriott hotel/resorts?
I couldn't figure out where this thread should go, since the 'other' category seemed to have nothing but baseball references.This article in USA Today said that free wifi will be available in 500...
View ArticleWhere do Award Points go When Someone Dies?
As one who has accumulated quite a number of airline (especially Delta) travel points through the years, I just learned that Delta has just decided upon the death of the traveler, or points recipient,...
View ArticleCayman Points Savers availability
I'm having trouble with Points Savers for Grand Cayman Marriott. It is listed as available from April through October, but when you go to reserve it shows none during any month until the Seasonal...
View ArticlePoints value explained (sort of)?
This analysis might have been mentioned before but I just found it. Comments?
View ArticleMarriott referral
Hi all, I have 5 referrals available. On the off chance any of you aren't already members or have used up all of your referrals for your friends send me a message and I can send you the link. I'm...
View ArticleHow exactly is this not a clearly defined "bait & switch"?
So, last year or two elites have really taken it on the chin as far as benefits go. EEOs were a specific issue for me but not the only loss. But after registering AND COMPLETING my spring 2013 mega...
View ArticleWhy isn't the Platinum Desk Open on Weekends to Book Special Rewards?
I don't understand how I can call on a weekend to book a 7 Night Hotel Package and have it tell me that it's hours are M-F.
View ArticleMarriott Point Value = Merchandise Redemption
Another take on valuation of Marriott Points. Using the Marriott Rewards Merchandise Redemption link (Marriott Rewards Merchandise | Gift Cards, Computers, Watches, Toys, iPods and More. ) and...
View ArticleE-Certificates
My wife just received a Marriott rewards visa and with it was an offer for a free night. Went to marriottrewards.com to look at e-certificate using my rewards card (she does not have one). No...
View ArticleRoom Upgrades Marriott vs Hyatt
I am a recent Marriott Platinum member with an experience I would like to share in comparison to Hyatt Platinum status room upgrades and am asking for your feedback/experiences. My husband and I...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite really gets you nothing?
I stayed at Marriott properties for nearly 6 months last year and over 100 days this year. The one time I stay at a Marriott for pleasure it finally dawned on me that Platinum status really gets you...
View ArticleCatching the Priority Club’s & HHonors’ “whales” while Marriott retains its...
This is a long posting from a Platinum for Life member with over 1000 paid nights in the Marriott program and a couple thousand paid nights in other loyalty programs. I know that Marriott staff...
View ArticleFrom the top: Arne speaks
The Marriott CEO, Arne Sorenson, recently spoke at a Hotel investment conference. Here are the details He (Sorenson) cautioned that the industry must fight against a public perception that travel is...
View ArticleBonus Bucks
I just recieved $100.00 Bonus Bucks, (or are they Bogus Bucks!)Am I not understanding the object of the gift from Marriott or is this just a ruse to get you to NOT use your reward points. So,in order...
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 ArticleCourtyard -- The worst category of hotel in the Marriott Brand Chain.
Okay....I don't get it. Marriott Brand hotels have always treated their Gold and Platinum Reward members to a little something extra, at all of their hotels. At the Fairfield, you may not get much...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier - why?
Welcome to 2013. Another year of week in and out stays in a hotel room. Another year of being a MR Platinum Premier member. As I reflect on my status, only given to the top 3% of Platinum members, I...
View ArticleHilton “screws” its “whales” of aspirational awards. Will Marriott catch them...
This is a follow-up piece on my recent posting “Catching the Priority Club’s & HHonors’ “whales” while Marriott retains its own and all because of program devaluations” (URL:...
View ArticleConfounded -- Harbor Beach
Hi all: About to head south with a family of six to Harbor Beach for third year..........we've booked suites in past -- none available this year. We've tried. What is frustrating is that we've tried...
View ArticleMarriott Lifetime Platinum
Well, it looks like I will be making the Lifetime Platinum plateau within the next six weeks or so, projecting out how many nights I will be staying, bonuses, etc. It is nice to know that after +/- 23...
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