New Platinum arrival gift policy is a downgrade
I don't think the new Platinum arrival gift changes has gotten the attention it should because it was bundled in w/ the offering cont'l brekkie on weekends announcement. In my opinion the new policy is...
View ArticleTourism in Peril
Bill Marriott said it well: See this story: With more than 3,000 hotels and resorts around the world bearing his family's name or the name of a sister brand such as Ritz-Carlton, Bill Marriott pretty...
View ArticleWhat is Marriott's new Destinations Points System Impact on I.I. Trades and...
Member for 15 years...2 weeks at Palm Springs. Past 18 months have found it very difficult to make similar trades for our properties that were easily made prior to Marriott's new Destinations Program....
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mammothskier what a terrible situation you find yourself in! Many of us on this site are not timeshare owners and have no idea what atrocities are going on in that regard. Please explain further the...
View ArticleInconceivable! The Platinum Arrival Gift Is No More! :-(
So I checked in this past week to the Marriott in Kansas City and, after ten years of heavy business travel, am told that the Platinum Arrival Gift has 'changed'. There is no longer a choice of a...
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Marriott changes hotel categories
Marriott recently changed their categories for many of their properties. My wife and I have stayed at the Renaissance ClubSport in Walnut Creek, CA since it opened. Earlier this year Marriott decided...
View ArticleSystem error while booking the room with points!!
Ok, there is the story: I booked 2 rooms using my points for a category 4 hotel recently, during the booking , i specifically chose to use points instead of my 2 CAT5 certificate. After my stay, i...
View ArticleFaster internet speed at CY not a platinum benefit?
I've just encountered this two-tiered internet option at a Courtyard for the first time. Free low-speed access is available to everyone, including non-rewards members I would imagine. High-speed...
View ArticleNew Platinum Arrival Gift Policy is a Downgrade, Continued
Thanks Michelle so much, we only hope those you pass it on to are as keen to the issues as you. I want my cheese/crackers and wine when I arrive. I'll be at a CY soon one which I frequent often so it...
View ArticleKey Largo Bay Marriott.....Christmas 2013?
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...
View ArticleRitz Carlton Marriott Rewards Status Recognition
First off, I know that has been discussed before but a recent trip has put me on a path of not using the RC relationship any longer. As we all know, RC does not recognize Marriott rewards status for...
View ArticleBest hotel in Paris for points
I will be visiting Paris in Oct. for my honeymoon.Which hotel is the best one to cash your rewards points in?What are the pros and cons of the Marriotts that are in Paris?Any and all help will be...
View ArticleMarriott--Where for art thou?
I have seen at least two variations of the Mariott.com website in the past few days. communitymanager can you explain what's happening?
View ArticleMarriott website problems
What is going on with the Marriott website? It says I have no future reservations (I have four), and it says I haven't stayed in the last 13 months! (I did reach my 75 nights for Platinum). I'm not the...
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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 ArticleParking charges at Courtyard
I'm seeing downgrades all around for Platinum members and others as well. They're just sucking the value out of Plat membership. I used to get a little bag with a miniature bottle of water and some...
View ArticleRevised Requirements fr Lifetime Platinum?
I know Marriott recently reduced the number of nights down to 750. But we're the lifetime points reduced from 2,000,000?
View ArticleTo Cape Town, South Africa
I'm travelling to Africa in 2014 and would like to use point to get me there. Options fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam and the then to Cape Town. Any suggestions on packages that will get me there?Great...
View ArticleFlexible rewards for Marriott's best customers?
Today's suggestion (prompted by another thread): Marriott should identify a telephone number or email address where Marriott Rewards members could burn extremely large numbers of points in exchange for...
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