2014 Reset
I just got zeroed out (well almost), unrolled over, and have been reset on nights for 2014. As A LTPE I am renewed as a PE of course. Am I the last person to get the word for 2014? Hope so. Roger
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Early dinners not just for us geezers any more
http://online.wsj.com/articles/restaurants-offer-discounts-special-menus-to-attract-5-30-reservations-1402526918Like Huey Lewis once sang, "it's hip to be square" (and save money). Man, first they move...
View ArticleElite Credit for every $3,000 spent.
Can anyone confirm if the Elite Credits earned for every $3000 spent applies to Marriott Premier credit cards used in Canada? This benefit is not listed when you view the details under the Canadian...
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Marriott Rewards History - before there were categories
I have most of my Marriott Rewards and Honored Guest statemtnes. Why, I don't know, but I have them. On the back of my June 1997 statement is a reward chart.Earlier statments do not have an award...
View ArticleHow Do I Get The Old Rate Back?????
After taking advice from MRIs etc, I made a booking at West India Quay for December 2014 for 5 nights using points. I did not have enough points at the time (and won't for a few weeks), but as the...
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That Old Gang of Ours
Here's hoping the best of health to our Insider friends who we haven't heard from in a while; before they go the way of our good pal alrenaissance and completely disappear. Sending out an all points...
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Marriott Rewards Premier Business Visa
Saw an announcement on Facebook this morning for a new Marriott Rewards Premier Business Visa Signature Card. Essentially, it's the exact same card as the consumer with the exact same offer and...
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 ArticleRollover nights when total night stay >149
Hello, Just wonder how we count the rollover night if my total night stay >149. Let's assume I have 151 nights at the end of the year 2014, and my Platinum Elite expire in 2015, since I have already...
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Baltic Sea Cruise with a dash of Marriott on the side
Just returned from another marvelous Insiders inspired adventure, this time a Silversea Baltic Sea Cruise combined with additional nights at Marriott properties in Malmo and Stockholm Sweden and...
View ArticleGold Elite bonus points
Would Marriott Rewards kindly raise the number of bonus points that a Gold Elite member may accrue from 25% to 35%? The disparity between Silver (20%) & Gold (25%) is only 5 percentage points,...
View ArticleBath Robes?
I am generally not too picky about the smaller benefits such as robes and slippers and number of cups in the room. But on this trip I am on right at this moment, I forgot my pajama bottoms and needed...
View ArticleTravel Package Fan
For week long vacations, especially if flying, Marriott Travel Packages are the way to go. In 2004, my wife and I were able to fly from New York to Honolulu, HI and stay at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Ko...
View ArticleTHE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE NOT IMPRESSED WITH BONUS OFFERS
The latest BONUS OFFERS and/or SUMMER INCENTIVE programs that Elite Members have been offered seem to be universally "not motivating" to travel/stay more often.I sat back and tried to think of what...
View ArticleNew Membership Card - and Account Number?!?!
This is really weird. I have been a rewards member for several years and am a silver elite, having been gold in the past. Today, out of the blue, I have got a new membership card. A blue one. With...
View ArticleExclusive Guest Services Line
Well that was interesting. I found the following guarantee on the Platinum Elite Benefits site.Exclusive Guest Services LineRepresentatives are ready to assist you with all of your membership needs....
View Articlegold status through money spent on credit card?
would marriott ever consider giving gold status for spending $9000 dollars on their credit card (equal to 3 elite nights)? it would help the infrequent traveler still have gold status when he gets...
View ArticleReservation problem-increase price 2nd day. Anyone with the same issue.
I book a package deal yesterday night for $209 at the Niagara Falls fallsview hotel. I didn't see a reservation confirmation emails So I check online and call, they say that they never received my...
View ArticleCE vs. Vendome?
Hi All, I've been reading up on your reviews and feel as thought I'm second guessing my choice to stay at the Vendome next month. I would appreciate if anyone could answer some of these questions:Does...
View ArticleIncorrect Rewards Status Level
For some strange reason my status level has changed from Platinum Premier to Silver even though I already have 100 nights credited for this year. Up until last week it showed as PP when I logged in and...
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