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View ArticleAre any U.S. retailers using chip technology for credit cards yet?
I've had my MR credit card for almost a year now and so far the only times I have used the chip and signature technology have been in Canada and Europe. While I've seen several retailers in the U.S....
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Using Megabonus certificates
I created a reservation yesterday wanting to use some new CAT 5 certs that were placed into my account as a result of the last Megabonus. Before completing the reservation I carefully read the...
View ArticlePlatinum Premier
I put on a full court press to get PP for 2014. At 149 I did not make it. I guess the 125 plus theory is dead.
View ArticleMegaBonus Suggestions
With the next MegaBonus promotion getting ready to begin in a few weeks I began to think about using the current certs. I have from the last Megabonsus. I have seen many posts about fellow MRI having...
View ArticleI've just achieved lifetime Platinum status (25yeasr and over 1,000 nights...
I've just achieved lifetime Platinum status (25yeasr and over 1,000 nights stayed) and I'm curious to know what if any benefits I now get? I haven't even had this plateau achievement acknowledged from...
View ArticleTrying to add Rewards number to a reservation...
I booked a flight/hotel package via Expedia for a first trip to Paris. Did a lot of thinking over what hotel and being a Marriott Platinum Elite member, thought I'd go with the Renaissance ADT. Now...
View ArticleFuture of rewards?
With some many programs revamping their rewards systems to require so many more points to make a stay, book a flight, etc, will Marriott be making similar modifications? As a frequent travel of Hilton...
View ArticleLate on MegaBonus, impossible to reach goal
I had a late start on this quarter's megabonus, but given the Jan 15 deadline, it seems that it will be impossible for me to score 20 nights to earn the MegaBonus, which for me is 20 nights for 30k...
View ArticleThe Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
I want to let my fellow Marriott road warriors know that the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is a fun and conveniently located Marriott property located in the heart of the strip. The rooms and views are...
View ArticleMighty Mo (mentum) Recognition?
No, not the USS Missouri, not the iconic Hot Shoppes patty, not the boxer, no--a chance to actually reward us old-timers for being loyal over decades! jerrycoin has perhaps one of the longest streaks...
View ArticlePlatinum Elite Upgrades Downgraded (?) at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (2014)
Question: Are Platinum's still being upgraded to the one bedroom at the Cosmo? Or, is that considered "too many levels above" Changes (December 2013) - They got rid of the Lounge on the 16th...
View ArticleCosmopolitan of Las Vegas - No Platinum Breakfast or Free Internet
I was informed today on checking into the Cosmo that (apparently due to Marriott Reward's contract renewal): 1) Wicked Spoon breakfast buffet for two per stay is no longer available. Effectively, this...
View ArticleUnited Premier Silver to Gold (Plat Reciprocal)
For Marriott Platinum+ members who receive the reciprocal United Premier Silver upgrade, does this mean that making it to Premier Gold would be the difference from Premier Silver to Gold, or from 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...
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...
View ArticleNew MegaBonus Begun?
I am a government employee and I do a lot of traveling. I just started last year so I'm new, but already up to Platinum. Many (if not all) of my coworkers who use Marriott have told me they've already...
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Concierge lounge closed indefinitely
So I am staying in the Mystic Hotel and Spa in Mystic CT. I am a platinum member. There was a note posted outside the concierge lounge that said Closed indefinitely. Anybody know know why this happened...
View ArticleRitz Carlton - Marriott programm
I recently booked for the first time in a Ritz Carlton.I’m not sure about what platinum clients (or platinum lifetime clients) will get extra in this hotel brand.Do we get access to the club lounge for...
View ArticleCosmopolitan Identity Points & Marriott Rewards Partnership
I just came across an article in USA Today about a new arrangement between The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Marriott Rewards. Members of the Cosmopolitan Identity program can now convert their points into...
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