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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 ArticleHi whats the true difference in being gold our silver member
hi I have change from gold to silver whats the true change of it
View Article2014 Category Changes-Anyone heard anything?
Just curious if I missed any updates for this year. Announcement came out towards the beginning of February last year for 2013 changes. Thank you!
View ArticlePlatinum Premier versus Platinum
I have almost 160 actual night stays this year since being "upgraded" to Platinum Premier (from Platinum). To be completely honest, most hotels do not make a distinction between the two and as such...
View ArticleMarriott refuses to add Marriott Rewards number to Interval reservations
For some reason, when I call or email Marriott Reservations they will not add my Marriott rewards number to a reservation made at a Marriott Vacation Club through Interval. What gives?
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 ArticleEncore Program beware
first, I am a HUGE marriott fan and have bought into their destinations program big time. Recently, we visited Ko Olina beach club and attended the normal presentation to see what we could learn and/or...
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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 ArticleChanges for Platinum Arrival Gift at CY
I just came across the following Tweet from the Courtyard Hotels Twitter account posted last night: Platinum Member rewards got a little sweeter! Now get 400 Rewards points per stay & a...
View ArticleMarch 2014 Point Savers
Just found the March 2014 point savers on Loyalty Lobby: Marriott Rewards PointSavers March 2014 Update | LoyaltyLobby
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What was YOUR MegaBonus Offer (for Fall 2013)?
OK, folks, starting tomorrow (August 6), we'll all receive our personalized Megabonus offer for Fall 2013. Here's the advance plug on Marriott Insiders: Insiders Exclusive: Details on the Upcoming...
View ArticleFees...Hidden in plain view
Scott McCartney, writer of The Middle Seat reports that "Last year hotels took in an estimated $2.1 billion in fees, according to New York University's Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports...
View ArticleCheck Possible Room Upgrade Before Check-In
Another find of Loyalty Lobby today may give us an idea if we are upgraded prior to check-in and may be well worth the screen shot. Reminder To Check Hotel Room Upgrades Before Checking In (And...
View Articlebusted
The Marriott web site is having problems again! Seems to happen more than once a week. Here is the message on the home page: "We are temporarily unable to process requests for rates and availability....
View ArticleLack of Clarity about Elite Night Credits from Marriott Visa Credit Card --...
One of the attractive aspects of the Marriott Premier Visa Credit Card is the awarding of bonus elite night credits for each $3000 of purchases made on the card (in addition to Marriott Rewards points...
View Article2015 Devaluation (rumor mill)
So I just read this on BoardingArea....don't forget this is unconfirmed but what does everyone think?...
View ArticleMarriott refuses to add Marriott Rewards number to Interval reservations
For some reason, when I call or email Marriott Reservations they will not add my Marriott rewards number to a reservation made at a Marriott Vacation Club through Interval. What gives?
View ArticleEarning Points at Courtyards
I stayed at a Courtyard recently. When making a purchase at The Bistro I was asked if I wanted to charge it to my room. I said that would be fine, but that I was disappointed that the Bistro charges...
View ArticleGive Marriott Rewards Members Options - Points vs. Certificates
In recent years, Marriott has been doing promotions that provide certificates for free stays at Marriott Hotel properties (Level 1-5 category hotels). While this appears to be a generous reward for...
View ArticleWhich properties are available for Paid or Point Upgrades?
Is there a list I can see of which properties offer Paid or Point Upgrades? Marriott.com prominently advertises the potential to do this, but says it's available at "select Marriott Hotels and Resorts...
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