Bizarre Policy At Detroit Ren Cen, Or Is It?
I am a lifetime Platinum and recently stayed at the Detroit RenCen hotel. With the concierge lounge closed, I was provided a coupon for breakfast -- per Marriott policy for platinums and golds....
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Hotel Designs for potential market segment (Boomers)
With all of the understandable and justifiable attention chains are throwing toward attracting the Millennial market, here's the third article I've seen in the past few weeks about an awakening market,...
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What was your MegaBonus Offer (for Spring 2014)?
Well our MegaBonus experts are not available (painedplatinum is in Outer Mongolia gathering yak wool for Christmas sweaters and ssindc , whose format this copies exactly, is snapping photos of...
View ArticleOnline Profile Preferences
When filling out ones personal profile and booking a hotel stay online, the options of High Floor, and Extra Pillows, etc are nice but what I really want is an option for Not Connecting Room, and Away...
View ArticleHave you ever not received points/nights credit for a stay?
I recently stayed at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. I did an advance purchase on www.marriott.com (which I have done a few times) and I have still not received points for the stay, my Platinum...
View ArticleNEW MEGA BONUS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST HAS NO INCENTIVE
WHAT AM I MISSING? THE MEGA BONUS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST, UNLIKE THE PROMOTION THAT ENDS ON JANUARY 15, REWARDS YOU WITH STAYS AT CATEGORIES 1 -4. WHAT'S THE INCENTIVE??When travelling on business or...
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Marriott Rewards turns 30 - channel the world circa 1983 for this look back
As our most active and loyal members, we thought you'd enjoy closing the book on 2013 with a brief look back at how times have changed since Marriott first launched its loyalty program....
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 ArticleMembership upgrade based upon future bookings possible ?
Hi, I'm relatively new to the Marriott Rewards program. Actually, I'm just new to staying at Marriott hotels too ;-) I used to stay at hotels in different chains, and was a Platinum member at two of...
View ArticlePro & Con of Marriott Rewards
I found this article in Loyalty Lobby this morning: Pros and Cons of Marriott Rewards | LoyaltyLobby What are the thoughts of Insiders on this last day of 2013? Happy New Year to all.
View ArticleBooking Vacation through Marriott Travel.
We booked our vacation for the first time through Marriot Vacation Web site which found a was overall good experience. When I went to look for my conformation in marriott site did no show up until I...
View ArticleHawaii
I have been saving my points so my family could take a trip to Hawaii this summer when we are celebrating two graduations, a milestone anniversary and a milestone birthday. We are flexible on dates in...
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Ghost town stays: Have you ever had any?
I needed to make an after dinner pickup of a package (it sounds more exotic than it was) in Aberdeen Md. and rather than make a three hour round trip, I decided to use my handy Cat. 4 Certificate and...
View ArticleAlternate Universes
Platinum Checkout Time? Four PM, just askGM's cell number? Right here sir?Recognition? Of course, glad you're here and congratulations on being Platinum Lifetime too. It is an alternate universe...
View ArticleNew 2013 Prop. Categories Posted in Documents Includes a Category 9!
2013 Marriott Rewards Hotel Category Changes ListAbove is a link to the thread. Nice PDF provided. BUT WOW! 1/3 of the properties going up in category. Including a new category 9 covering most of Paris...
View ArticleDoes Marriott market research skew toward specific segments?
WARNING: It's another early morning erc pre-coffee post , so here's the question: Does Marriott through their methods of gathering data about hotel guests, run the risk of sampling bias? Insiders,...
View ArticleMembership upgrade based upon future bookings possible ?
Hi, I'm relatively new to the Marriott Rewards program. Actually, I'm just new to staying at Marriott hotels too ;-) I used to stay at hotels in different chains, and was a Platinum member at two of...
View ArticleInclusive packages and marriott rewards
I was curious if anyone from Marriott could tell me when you will begin allowing the use of reward points to purchase your "Inclusive Packages". Several years ago we could buy Inclusive Packages, on...
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