Spring 2013 MegaBonus Returns

[alrvd83]

Originally Posted by VickiSoCal

Probably not what he said, but who he talked to.

It is starting to look like Cat 5 is limited to out of US addresses? Anyone get Cat 5's whose address with Marriott is in the US?

Good point. Ill even take the three cat 1-4 certificates...anything but the nights based promo. My travel for work is spread throughout the year, and I doubt I would be able to achieve the promotion otherwise.

[BKKLEE]

and, as I recall, Sharon previously cited an Marriott Insider posting by Michelle that basically said plats, and perhaps golds too, could change..............haven't seen any update on this issue............

Originally Posted by alrvd83

Ok thanks...I honestly did not catch that statement. Therefore, one would assume that switching would be allowed for the spring '13 promotion. i agree, inconsistency at its finest.

[alrvd83]

Originally Posted by BKKLEE

and, as I recall, Sharon previously cited an Marriott Insider posting by Michelle that basically said plats, and perhaps golds too, could change..............haven't seen any update on this issue............

Very true. Which one did you receive? Do you plan to keep it or "attempt" a switch?

[BKKLEE]

the Mrs. received the 2 Cat 5 offer (previously she always got the 3 Cat 4s), but she has a non-US address..........
my travel plans for 1 Feb-30Apr is limited to a Harbin (no Marriotts there; only ice-festival in -30C weather)/Shanghai (4-nights Marriott, but comp'ed)............

Originally Posted by alrvd83

Very true. Which one did you receive? Do you plan to keep it or "attempt" a switch?

[docr775]

I received the stay 6 get 3 however I sent an email requesting a switch. I got this as a reply:

"Our records show that your account is enrolled in the 2013 Spring MegaBonus Promotion. The earning dates begin February 2, 2013 and ends April 30, 2013. You have been selected to receive an electronic free night certificate, valid at hotel categories one through four, after every two paid stays. You can repeat this up to a total of six paid stays to receive a maximum of three free night certificates.

However, as you are a valued Platinum Elite member, I would be happy to extend you the courtesy of changing this bonus offer to receive a bonus of 25,000 Marriott Rewards points when you stay a total of 15 paid nights. You can receive an additional bonus of 15,000 Marriott Rewards points, up to a maximum bonus of 40,000 points, when you stay a total of 20 paid nights."

I am interested in the points since I am working towards LT Plat status.

[canuck84]

Hello everyone,

Sorry for this newbie question.

I am new to Marriott Rewards (I was lured in by the Chase visa sign-up offer) and this is my first megabonus.

I was selected for the make 2 stays get a cat 1-4 certificate. (up to 3)

I already made a pre-paid booking about a month ago that will occur during the megabonus period. Will it count towards one of my 2 stays even though I booked it and pre-paid it before I registered for the promo? I can't find anything in the T&C that would prohibit it, but just wanted to make sure so I am not disappointed.

Thanks!!!!

[Twickenham]

Originally Posted by alc

As mentioned in my T&C post above, there is no CAT 5 Cert promo until the US links, only under UK links. So, I think this CAT 5 Cert is only for UK members.... well... i didn't check all lang.. but atleast it seems not for US members

Originally Posted by VickiSoCal

It is starting to look like Cat 5 is limited to out of US addresses? Anyone get Cat 5's whose address with Marriott is in the US?

Just to be clear: I am in Canada. When I go on marriott.com as per usual, I can see that I'm registered for the Megabonus, but no details; only if I switch to marriott.co.uk do I see the details of the offer (2 Cat.5 certs). I have no idea if the fact I have a non-US address made the difference in the offer.

Originally Posted by canuck84

Hello everyone,

Sorry for this newbie question.

I am new to Marriott Rewards (I was lured in by the Chase visa sign-up offer) and this is my first megabonus.

I was selected for the make 2 stays get a cat 1-4 certificate. (up to 3)

I already made a pre-paid booking about a month ago that will occur during the megabonus period. Will it count towards one of my 2 stays even though I booked it and pre-paid it before I registered for the promo? I can't find anything in the T&C that would prohibit it, but just wanted to make sure so I am not disappointed.

Thanks!!!!

As long as your stay occurs during the promo period, you will receive the credit. The fact that it was reserved before does not affect eligibility, nor does pre-payment.

[canuck84]

Originally Posted by Twickenham

Just to be clear: I am in Canada. When I go on marriott.com as per usual, I can see that I'm registered for the Megabonus, but no details; only if I switch to marriott.co.uk do I see the details of the offer (2 Cat.5 certs). I have no idea if the fact I have a non-US address made the difference in the offer.



As long as your stay occurs during the promo period, you will receive the credit. The fact that it was reserved before does not affect eligibility, nor does pre-payment.

Thank you Twickenham. I suspected so but just wanted to make sure. I am also in Canada, wish I got the offer for the Cat 5 certificates. Maybe they are holding those out for higher elites. There are not much I can do with Cat 4 certificates in the Vancouver area!

[yul lite]

Originally Posted by canuck84

Thank you Twickenham. I suspected so but just wanted to make sure. I am also in Canada, wish I got the offer for the Cat 5 certificates. Maybe they are holding those out for higher elites. There are not much I can do with Cat 4 certificates in the Vancouver area!

Also in Canada. Also received Cat 1-5 (like the last megabonus). Also had to go to Marriott.uk.com to see any detail at all.

[USirritated]

Originally Posted by alrvd83

So this most recent mgabonus, I called this past August and they switched it to the 2 cat 1-5 certificates...i was originally signed up for the 40k pt bonus after 20 stays.

They said it wouldnt change on my online profile, but they would track it on their end.

I called back November to check on the status, and they said the agent, back in August, told me incorrect information. Their rewards department cannot add 1-5 certificates onto my account...they can however add pts of course. This is what I was told over the phone....

So therefore he went to speak to a supervisor, and instead agreed to give me 50k points after my 4th stay...this was his nice gesture for the mistake the agent made in August (which is equivalent to 2 cat 1-5 certificates)

I just received the 50k points...not too bad Some may doubt what I am saying, so if you want further proof, then PM me and ill send you a screenshot of the "goodwill adjustment" on my account

I had this happen to me once also, about 3 years ago, but for slightly different reasons.

Originally Posted by alrvd83

Just called and the CSR told me that this time around, they have gotten more strict on the promotions...she said that they are not switching members to a different promotion.

The one you got picked for will be the only promotion you can participate in...

Has anyone else tried? lol

Originally Posted by BKKLEE

and so MRs inconsistency starts..............

All the big travel companies are inconsistent, DL certainly is also, but I also think the biggest part of it is some version of "I didn't get the memo."

Originally Posted by cova

I got the 15+5 nights for 40K points, but just called and switched to the 3 x Cat 1-4 offer. Like others have said - I like the 3 free nights. Depends on where you use them - but there are some Cat 4 Courtyards at $200+ per night at peak times.

I could not get the 2 x Cat 1-5.

Originally Posted by alrvd83

Lol..so true. I guess I wasn't persuasive enough when I called....

Originally Posted by VickiSoCal

Probably not what he said, but who he talked to.

Ain't that the gospel truth!

Originally Posted by BKKLEE

and, as I recall, Sharon previously cited an Marriott Insider posting by Michelle that basically said plats, and perhaps golds too, could change..............haven't seen any update on this issue............

Sounds good to me, but also extra emphasis on "I didn't get that memo!"

Originally Posted by docr775

I received the stay 6 get 3 however I sent an email requesting a switch. I got this as a reply:

"Our records show that your account is enrolled in the 2013 Spring MegaBonus Promotion. The earning dates begin February 2, 2013 and ends April 30, 2013. You have been selected to receive an electronic free night certificate, valid at hotel categories one through four, after every two paid stays. You can repeat this up to a total of six paid stays to receive a maximum of three free night certificates.

However, as you are a valued Platinum Elite member, I would be happy to extend you the courtesy of changing this bonus offer to receive a bonus of 25,000 Marriott Rewards points when you stay a total of 15 paid nights. You can receive an additional bonus of 15,000 Marriott Rewards points, up to a maximum bonus of 40,000 points, when you stay a total of 20 paid nights."

I am interested in the points since I am working towards LT Plat status.

Yes, Mega bonus and other points bonuses, such as the present 5,000 points business bonus being offered, are very important for attaining LT statuses!

Besides, when you get certs, no points, and then they hit you three times, 1) then when you use the certs, you do not get room night credit or points for those stays, which are 2) not terribly flexible or the best of places, niceness wise, and 3) probably not a place you would choose if you wanted to be most effective in getting best value for the points you earned. Kind of hard to compare a CAT 4 property (which is 20K per night) such as a FI in Queens or a CY outside of MGM, with a CAT 5 resort, such as CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort (which is just 25K per night, only 5K more).

[jbvideo]

Originally Posted by VickiSoCal

Probably not what he said, but who he talked to.

It is starting to look like Cat 5 is limited to out of US addresses? Anyone get Cat 5's whose address with Marriott is in the US?

Canada. Both wife and I get cat 1-4 offers. I prefer them anyways. cat 4's are 20,000 pts, so i take it as getting 10,000 pts per night, if i make my stays just 1 night each.

[USirritated]

Originally Posted by jbvideo

Canada. Both wife and I get cat 1-4 offers. I prefer them anyways. cat 4's are 20,000 pts, so i take it as getting 10,000 pts per night, if i make my stays just 1 night each.

That actually is a very positive way to look at it! But what I said above still applies in my mind, so I'd still rather have the points!

[nacho]

Originally Posted by BKKLEE

and, as I recall, Sharon previously cited an Marriott Insider posting by Michelle that basically said plats, and perhaps golds too, could change..............haven't seen any update on this issue............

I did it for the current one but all I got was a big NO - Michelle passed my info on to MR CS, and they denied it.

This coming one we got the 2x cat 5 certs! Finally.

We are in Sweden.

[nacho]

Originally Posted by nycvisitor

Are gift cards excluded? (not mentioned under payment method)

Can't see anything under the T&C mentioning about payment methods. The only thing that excludes from the promo is award stays.

[Dolphinyong]

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