Marriott Rewards® Insiders : Discussion List

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Platinum Elite Amenity gift?

June 30, 2013, 10:51 pm

I actually just checked into Waikiki Beach Resort -- for years across various Marriott properties I had received an amenity gift of usually a choice of points or some form of food (snacks, etc) This...

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Marriott.com Redesigned Website

November 14, 2009, 9:17 am

I think i will like it. I previewed it on "My Marriott Voice" a couple of months ago, and at the time thought it was nice to look at, but I preferred the old one (slightly), simply because i am (was)...

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Testing the winds

July 1, 2013, 7:57 am

Caddies sometimes throw up a few pieces of grass on the fairway so that their golfer can gauge the wind direction and even the swirling effects. So, Marriott Rewards Insiders a question: How is the...

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Rewarding Events should show in upcoming reservations

June 14, 2013, 4:49 pm

I book several rewarding events each summer. It would be very helpful if they appeared when I login to my account. Only if I am staying does that event show and only the one room I reserve for...

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Cheated by Taste of Gold Promotion? I was ...

July 2, 2013, 6:24 am

I am kicking myself for letting Marriott take advantage of me. I was cheated, plain and simple.I have read that different members are offered different "challenges" at different times. My challenge...

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Blackout Dates Versus Capacity Control? Different, but same result?

July 2, 2013, 10:57 am

Well, you learn something new every day. I just got a quick, informative summary from mikiegfla about the difference between blackout dates and capacity control. See here: Numerous Hotels not...

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Lifetime status award

July 2, 2013, 10:47 am

I see they are now doing a lifetime status, and I see it is based on nights and points, ok I can see the nights I have stayed since joining but over the years I have swapped points for miles and...

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No Points, No Elite, No Stays

May 31, 2012, 4:39 pm

Effective April 1 Marriott started a new program to exclude anyone using their Friends & Family program from any points, elite status or stay credits. I was given F&F certificates by a...

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Disappointed that Marriott sold out to Sky Mall...

June 30, 2013, 10:41 am

FT As a Lifetime Platinum, Marriott used to offer special Elite Only awards for Marriott Gift Cards. I think the code was E195...what ever the code, I was able to get $1000.00 in Marriott Gift Cards...

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Concierge lounge access 365 days a year 24/7?

July 3, 2013, 2:08 pm

There are a few hotels that do have concierge lounge access year-round. For example I know the JW Marriott in Indianapolis does. A friend who was just in Zürich Switzerland said that the Marriott there...

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Free Breakfast beginning 6/22. Does anyone know details

May 20, 2013, 5:41 pm

I just saw exerpts from an article in USA Today that Marriott announced free breakfast (at least continental) for all platinum members plus one guest 7 nights per week beginning 6/22. I may have missed...

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Points, Points,

June 6, 2013, 10:17 am

I started a mini-blog on here for sharing points-earning strategies. Please feel free to post and provide any brilliant ideas!

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Emails notifying me of Promotions?

July 4, 2013, 9:34 am

I want to be notified about upcoming promotions for free nights,etc. The only emails I get are Marriott E-Breaks. Please help me get in on the deals to earn more free night certificates and other...

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Flamingo Show near AC Palacio de Santa Paula in Granada, Spain?

July 4, 2013, 2:03 pm

Has any one been to a good flamingo show in Granada that was accessible from the Marriott Hotel AC Palacio de Santa Paula: ?

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Anyone ever get a platinum room upgrade at the AC Palacio de Santa Paula,...

July 4, 2013, 2:12 pm

Has anyone stayed at the AC Palacio de Santa Paula, Autograph Collection and given a platinum upgrade? Is breakfast included?Thanks

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Back in US from Costa Rica

July 4, 2013, 9:45 pm

We just returned from 3 weeks in Costa Rica, with nine days spent at Los Suenos. We have always enjoyed our stays at Los Suenos, but have not been overly-impressed with the service. Happy to report...

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Key Largo Bay Marriott.....Christmas 2013?

July 4, 2013, 4:42 pm

I just returned from Marriott Beach Resort HILTON HEAD ISLAND and am extremely disappointed with the hotel. I am looking to spend Christmas at the KEY LARGO RESORT, but I see that it was last...

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