Inconceivable! 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...
View ArticleLifetime Status Question - Point Requirement - Do transferred points count?
I have a question regarding the point requirement for achieving the Lifetime Status tiers. Let's say I already have 750 nights (which I don't, yet) and 1,000,000 million lifetime points. If my...
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Renaissance Discovery Doors Contest - Uh, gee, I don't get it....
OK, folks, have you seen the new (?) Renaissance Discovery Door Contest? Renaissance:Discovery DoorsDoes it work for you? Does it make you want to stay at (or avoid) a Renaissance Property? I hate to...
View ArticleJanuary 15th 2009 Marriott Reward Program Devaluation
I just learned about the devaluation of the Marriott Rewards program. I find the spin that Marriott has put on what they are rolling is what I like to refer to as corporate speak. I'm not sure if the...
View Articlemarriott vacations-no credit for stays
I recently booked a vacation through Marriott Vacations, and was not credited for nights stayed. I called the Marriott Rewards number and was told I only got points for incidental charges (which I...
View ArticleBooker Beware?
We booked our trip on the Vacations by Marriott website (linked from the Marriott website) and were told that we would not receive credit for our stay. After my husband (an annual Marriott Gold...
View ArticleUse Reward Points for TV
I would like to know if it is a good idea to use reward points in exchange for TV
View Article"Marriott Rewards Offers" rate - still earns stay and points credit?
Just discovered rate reduced rate under category "Marriott Rewards Offers" for elite members. If I reserve using that reate, will my stay still earn credit for stay and points? I see nothing in the...
View ArticleNo points when setting up trip for wife
Beware everyone, Just found out that in order to earn any Marriott Rewards points, that it can only be for me personally, checking in and paying for the stay personally. I set up a stay at the San...
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The Pain is Back....Chasing Points and Stays
I must be staying at our favorite hotel chain too often. My nights at Marriott brands for 2013 have gone up 20% over the previous 3 years. My need to chase down bonus points from hotels has increased...
View ArticleSecret Doors trip contest
Has Marriott had this type of contest before? Has anyone here ever won anything. Here is the link if you haven't seen the promotion yet and you want to get a chance to win. Renaissance:Discovery...
View ArticleFree Breakfast beginning 6/22. Does anyone know details
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...
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 ArticleMarriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks
Currently at Annapolis Marriott, heading out on the water - but this caught my eye (article in Monday 7/15/13 USA Today) Marriott and United to offer reciprocal elite perks Story HighlightsHigh-status...
View ArticleUpgrades for Platinum Elite
So, this is a question for those with Platinum Elite status? How often do you get upgraded? Do you have to ask for the upgrade or have you been surprised and the hotel has upgraded you automatically?...
View ArticleNEW EVENT MAJOR PROBLEMS
I booked my Family's Reunion in Mobile at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. We recently went in to the hotel to do a final walk through and discovered the hotel was under construction. NO ONE TOLD...
View ArticleInsiders Bonus Points
I received 1000pts marked as INSIDERS BONUS POINTS. How did I get that? I mean, I'm not complaining by any means, just wanted to know how I managed that. Anyone received such bonus points? Thank you!
View Articlehow do I find my lifetime points and join date online?
how do I find my lifetime points and join date online?
View ArticleReward redemption
Not happy. was just told I cannot use my rewards since the property is sold out. I booked the reservation weeks ago. I just did not select to use rewards at that time. the redemption of points...
View ArticleYippee! Marriott Rewards and American Aadvantage Programs have re-united!
Thank you! This has made my day! Now I need to get the CitibankAA card again. Anyone know any good promo's for like 50K miles?
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