Marriott Rewards (including Ritz-Carlton) - NonMegaBonus

Well turns out that I was one of those plats who was not offered the summermegabonus.

Being really busy at work and failing to spend sufficient time on FT :p this non-offer evaded my radar screen. So I call today to see if I can sign up.

No joy they say - yesterday was the last day to sign up for the offer -- that was not offered.

Plat...yeesh.

Rant off...

That's alright, when I called, they offered me the stay 2 time, get one free night at a cat 1-4. Wow, so I get a dumpy Courtyard or Fairfield night free. Big whoop.

Somehow everytime I was automatically registered for the megabonus (even without the promo at Marriott.com).

Somehow everytime I was automatically registered for the megabonus (even without the promo at Marriott.com).

Same Here:p

That's alright, when I called, they offered me the stay 2 time, get one free night at a cat 1-4. Wow, so I get a dumpy Courtyard or Fairfield night free. Big whoop.

I already used one of mine at a $220/nt sold-out Cat 4, worth more than most of the alternatives, and I have 2 certs left. It also freed me up to go for the 15 night option at SPG. If you can use them in the timeframe available, free nights can be a very good option.

I already used one of mine at a $220/nt sold-out Cat 4, worth more than most of the alternatives, and I have 2 certs left. It also freed me up to go for the 15 night option at SPG. If you can use them in the timeframe available, free nights can be a very good option.

I'm quite new to Marriott so I have to ask: Do you mean you could stay at the hotel (and use a cert) even thou the hotel was sold-out before you made the booking? How do you do that?

48-Hour Guaranteed Availability
Traveling on short notice? We guarantee you'll always have a room for any paid stay. Just make a reservation at least 48 hours before arrival at any of our 3,600 participating hotels (Excluding Marriott Vacation Club. At Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites, applies to Studios only.) This offer may not be available during certain limited dates or special events, so be sure to check on this when you book
https://www.marriott.com/rewards/member-benefits/platinum.mi

I'm quite new to Marriott so I have to ask: Do you mean you could stay at the hotel (and use a cert) even thou the hotel was sold-out before you made the booking? How do you do that?

Thanks, BKKLEE. But is a night "paid" with a cert really considered a paid stay?

no...........
(only other brands like SPG count award and/or C&P nights, however there's supposed to be new news from Marriott today so perhaps they'll start following the others instead of being far-far behind........)

Thanks, BKKLEE. But is a night "paid" with a cert really considered a paid stay?