HK and China Vacation.
MY wife and I just returned from Hong Kong and Beijing. It was a vacation. We stayed at the HK Courtyard and the JW in Beijing. I must say the service and food was great. We may return soon.
View Articlesuccessful Platinum challenge
Very happy to have successfully completed a Platinum challenge which was helped along by the visit of Hurricane Sandy. We still don't have power and have reservations at various Marriotts for the...
View ArticleWhere have the Marriott Cheques gone?
I was starting to fill out the survey for my favorite platinum perk, which is the $1000 in Marriott money for 135,000 points, however I am unable to find the offering for it. Does anyone know where it...
View ArticleWhats after Platinum?
I am a Platinum member and have already reached 75 nights for the year. Why should i continue staying ta Marriott for the remainder of the year (i know for the points but I have plenty)? I can stay...
View Articlequestion re Platinum upgrade
Hi all: As a new platinum, when is the best time to ask for an upgrade? I have some existing reservations and just made Platinum yesterday. Since it is dependent upon availability, is the proper time...
View ArticleAre non-USA Marriott Reward members the poor relatives?
Sorry to bring this topic up yet again but it does seem to me that we non-USA residents are treated as 2nd class members by Marriott? Looking through the discussions on MI, there seem to be a number...
View ArticleWhy has Marriott Rewards ended its partnership with major credit card...
Why has Marriott Rewards ended its partnership with major credit card providers in UK? Is there a plan to offer an alternative program for thousands of Marriotts UK customers? We have been told that...
View ArticleAre Marriott replacing their existing uk rewards credit card currently...
Are Marriott replacing their existing uk rewards credit card currently operated by Halifax bank? I currently have a marriott rewards credit card which will not be valid from October 2011 - are there...
View ArticleRenaissance Prestige Plus
Ok. This is a program by Renaissance in Malaysia or something which one can join in by a fee and receive some privilege.Their rate is sometimes cheaper. Just wonder will i receive points and stay by...
View ArticleCarry over nights
So, last year in 2011 I had 62 nights. Marriott Rewards rolled over 12 so that was my base in 2012. Now I'm at 73 nights and can easily get to 75, but I wonder if they will give me platinum and...
View ArticleIt's back! MegaBonus returns!
Greetings, Insiders. I am happy to announce to the community that our award winning MegaBonus promotion has returned! Registration is required by October 31st. Earning dates are between September 15,...
View ArticleNew Zealand?
It looks like Marriott does not have any properties in New Zealand... What are some recommended hotels for rewards member and Premier credit card members in New Zealand?
View ArticleAny plan to up the airline miles available for purchase in Travel Package to...
I've bought Marriott travel packages off and on for several years now and as time has gone on, the air miles required by my preferred airline for frequent flyer tickets for travel outside the...
View Article...about Lifetime Platinum Status... remember it could be worse
20+ year member with numerous platinum years under my belt and 2+ million points need. The Mrs. and I also have 2 Vacation Club Timeshare weeks in Aruba that we purchased in '04 and '06. The only...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier perks in Amman Jordan
I just have to say how impressed I am with the Marriott in Amman Jordan , with each and every visit I am treated like royalty. I have had three stays in the last 12 months and I am heading back in...
View ArticleExtending status through "thank you" offer?
As every year, some members have received "thank you" offers that help them extending platinum status by staying 20 nights between October 1 and December 31. Is there any logic as to how you get this...
View ArticleEarning multiple reward nights with consecutive stay
HEllo,MAriott currently have a promotion with each 2nd stay will earn a reward night, up to 3 nights. Min 2 nights per stay. So the 2nd stay will get 1 night, 3rd stay get another night, 4th stay get...
View ArticleWill gaining the next elite level hurt me because of rollover nights?
I am silver elite with 46 nights right now. Only 4 were rollovers from last year. Am I looking at this wrong or will moving from silver to gold hurt me for next year? As of right now, I will roll...
View ArticlePlatinum member benefit
Platinum member for 2 years now. One of the benefit says " room upgrade", I don't think I have ever got upgraded when I stayed, is it a benefit I have to ask when I check in, or it's automatically...
View ArticleExperience with Marriott Gift Cheques
Can you share your experiences with using Marriott Gift Cheques for stays? We ordered some recently after being told by the Marriott Rewards rep that they could be used for any stay, any rate, aside...
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