Programs: UA 2P, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Plat, National EE, Avis PC
Posts: 280
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Originally Posted by s0479
I have a friend that had maybe one stay a year after he had Plat and they renewed him at that level for a year and even after that only bumped him down to Gold.
I thought you have to stay the nights before you get the status, no!?
You are granted status when you start the challange, if after 90 days you dont complete it, you go back to your previous level. You have to hit the required days for the specific challange, it's all or nothing, so no gold if you fall short on a plat challange.
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My question is how long does it last? If we complete the Plat challange early this year, how long is it good till?
If the challenge is done now it is through Feb 2013. I'm not sure about Marriott, but many airlines have a cutoff date mid year that after that date you get the status through the following year (thus giving you up to about a year and a half)
If the challenge is done now it is through Feb 2013. I'm not sure about Marriott, but many airlines have a cutoff date mid year that after that date you get the status through the following year (thus giving you up to about a year and a half)
Any idea when that mid-year cut off is? I'm thinking of switching to MR so I can build my RR points faster for CP.
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Silver, AA, Delta, United FF member
Posts: 62
Marriot Rewards Program Taste of Gold/Platinum promotion
Just in case no one knew Marriot Rewards is offering a free 90 upgrade to Gold or Platinum for current Silver Elite members. I saw this promotion online and wanted to share it. You just calll Marriot Rewards elite number 801-468-4000 and tell them you would like to take advantage of this offer. The Gold or Platinum elite level will expire and if you stay 12 (gold) or 18 (platinum) nights during the 90 trial period (till April 30th) you will be able to keep that status for the rest of the calendar year. I took the Platinum level and might or might not make the full 18 stays, but you get more bonus points and other amenities. Gold level also is great with free upgrade, concierge lounge and internet access, late check out. Anyway just wanted to share this promo with all my fellow FTers.
Just in case no one knew Marriot Rewards is offering a free 90 upgrade to Gold or Platinum for current Silver Elite members. I saw this promotion online and wanted to share it. You just calll Marriot Rewards elite number 801-468-4000 and tell them you would like to take advantage of this offer. The Gold or Platinum elite level will expire and if you stay 12 (gold) or 18 (platinum) nights during the 90 trial period (till April 30th) you will be able to keep that status for the rest of the calendar year. I took the Platinum level and might or might not make the full 18 stays, but you get more bonus points and other amenities. Gold level also is great with free upgrade, concierge lounge and internet access, late check out. Anyway just wanted to share this promo with all my fellow FTers.
This is a longstanding promotion also referred to as the gold or platinum challange. You better be sure you can do the full 12 or 18 days required, because you aren't allowed to try again for a year. You also have 90 days from the time you call in to complete the challange, So wait until right before your first stay to register. Like you said they will upgrade your status immediately and add it to any upcoming stays.
If you need to sign up for Marriott rewards, do it through a referral (you both earn 2000 bonus points for your first 5 stays) PM me if you need a referral...I have 4 left.
There is a thread on both these subjects in the marriott hotel program section.
I believe you can do a similar gold status promo for Hilton Honors called "fast track to gold".....IMO Marriott is better.
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I am using my free cat 1-4 certificate for a stay in Turkey this May. If I call in late April to register for the Gold/Platinum challenge, would I have perks for my stay in Turkey?
I am using my free cat 1-4 certificate for a stay in Turkey this May. If I call in late April to register for the Gold/Platinum challenge, would I have perks for my stay in Turkey?
Yup. We did that before our trip to China and enjoyed Plat perks on award stays in various Marriott properties. (Seems a shame to do it for just one stay though...)
Programs: BA Gold, M&M SEN, FB Gold, A3*G, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Hertz 5*
Posts: 438
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Originally Posted by malkounis
Just in case no one knew Marriot Rewards is offering a free 90 upgrade to Gold or Platinum for current Silver Elite members. I saw this promotion online and wanted to share it. You just calll Marriot Rewards elite number 801-468-4000 and tell them you would like to take advantage of this offer. The Gold or Platinum elite level will expire and if you stay 12 (gold) or 18 (platinum) nights during the 90 trial period (till April 30th) you will be able to keep that status for the rest of the calendar year. I took the Platinum level and might or might not make the full 18 stays, but you get more bonus points and other amenities. Gold level also is great with free upgrade, concierge lounge and internet access, late check out. Anyway just wanted to share this promo with all my fellow FTers.
What?? I had no idea. We could have easily made platinum. I wish I had known about this earlier. Thanks, malkounis!
Anyone know if you can challenge from gold to platinum, or do you have to be silver?
