Trade a category 5 free stay for points towards a category 7 or higher
Is there a way to get points for a category 5 free stay applied towards a category 7 and pay the difference in points or currency? I think if not this should be something Marriot should consider for...
View ArticleHeartbroken by Marriott's Treatment of Elite Members
My wife and I love Marriott. We stay at Marriott for both business and pleasure. I am Lifetime Platinum and Platinum Premier and have 146 nights already this year. I would consider us Marriott...
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No free breakfast at Courtyard Marriott - Doesn't match the Elite guarantee...
I came to realize this week that you don't get free breakfast as your elite status when I stayed at Courtyard Bellevue, WA. I called Customer Service reps to confirm and he said only if there is...
View ArticleNegotiating for more points
I have been staying at a Residence Inn for 8 months on a monthly contract. In a couple months I will sign up for another 6 months and I wanted to know if anyone has ever asked for more points in order...
View ArticleUn-rewarded Points
I have been working with Marriott rewards since last March trying to get points credited to my account for a hotel stay. A group of us stayed at a very nice Marriott Resort in Grand Cayman last March....
View ArticleWhat's the best way to use points to get maximum value from them?
I have quite a few points accumulated (>500,000) and am wondering whether I will get more value from points if I use them for hotel stays, travel packages, gift purchases from the Marriott Rewards...
View ArticleCountries warn citizens about dangers in US
This blog/article about travel warnings in the US caught my eye the other day http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/14/16-american-cities-foreign-governments-warn-their-citizens-about/
View ArticleColonial Williamsburg, Va. in Winter
If you ever wanted to visit Williamsburg Va (in winter - and it can be pretty moderate weather even in February) then take a look at Community Manager's Member's Exclusive Offers below;...
View Articleregistering Marriott gift cards - pointless? impossible?
I'm newish here, so apologies if this is in the wrong place. I've been frustrated over the past few days, trying to register Marriott gift cards purchased through Great Lakes Scrip (a fundraising...
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30 Years "Today" in Marriott Rewards!
Today I am so please to remind myself of the wonderful experiences I have enjoyed since joining MR, 30 years ago today. I was checking in at the new Marriott in Charleston, WV, and the lady at the...
View ArticleMR Frequent Fliers US Airways leaving * Alliance March 1, 2014
http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2013/...ch-1-2014.html Just a heads up for all. Many of us take advantage of transfers and bonuses etc. Now that the AA merger has been approved, DM will become...
View ArticleCL-Breakfast-Community Mgr
I think the huge -- really huge, please note, Marriott -- number of posts about diminishing service in Concierge Lounges (in the US only, it seems) about breakfast, CL days open, and compensation for...
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Clock Watching
Even though I live on a ridge and have lovely sunrises and sunsets every week, I'm all thumbs when it comes to photos, so instead:One of the millennials friends (I want to be informed about Marriott's...
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 ArticleFree Breakfasts On Weekend
We have noticed that Marriott's in many places, are not giving platinum members free coupons forbreakfast when concierge is closed on weekends. This really is about the only perk thatis left. Why are...
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New Platinum Elite Benefits SUGGESTIONS?
As a Platinum member I am all too frustrated in NOT receiving the best room available when I check in. I know I am not aloneI think it's time Marriott included some "select" suites as part of the...
View ArticleRITZ CARLTON ST THOMAS
Does anyone have any insight into how Ritz Carlton treats Gold Members with regards to room upgrades when staying on points? I will be staying for 7 nights in February in the "standard" room and...
View ArticleMarriott Platinum Elite: Be wary of disrespect from United for your...
It seems that Marriott Platinum members have received the worst part of the deal between United and Marriott. Marriott Platinum only gives you United Premier Silver Status.. while everyone at United...
View ArticlePending Marriott Questions
The sharing of travel ideas is one of the terrific benefits of the Insiders forum. Information provided by the Marriott representatives to our policy questions is another. merb and joshm and previously...
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