Marriott to buy all Gaylord properties
Oct 1, 2012, 8:08 pm
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Hotel not yet participating in Rewards
Marriott Rewards category: 5 (Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, the rest are catgory 6).
Hotel not yet participating in Rewards
.Earliest you can redeem (available) is Nov/3 for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Hopefully, you get the upgrade.
Last edited by Bacai; Oct 2, 2012 at 12:07 am Reason: clarification
Oct 1, 2012, 8:15 pm
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Oct 1, 2012, 9:28 pm
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if the number of points (Catagory assignment) is allegedly based upon popularity of redemptions (and which allegedly causes Cat changes each year), wonder how the Cat is assigned for a prop that has had no redemptions!?
Oct 2, 2012, 3:15 am
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Oct 2, 2012, 8:46 am
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Oct 2, 2012, 9:09 am
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when you look at the Cat assigned to new props against their rack rates I think you'll see a trend, however that flies in the face of MRs representations that the Cat is not rate related but based upon redemptions........
I've always wondered that myself when new hotels are assigned a category. My guess (and it's only that) is they do take either the city or neighboring properties cats into consideration or both when assigning category level to new properties, since they obviously don't have any award redemptions to base it on.
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Oct 2, 2012, 10:31 am
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I would guess that Marriott makes a "best guess" for the initial category level with type of hotel, location, rate, etc. all used to help with that initial guess. Then the next year, they will lower or raise it based on redemption levels.
Oct 2, 2012, 1:50 pm
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I'm curious to see what Cat this will come in. I'd guess at least Cat 6 if not 7. The JW in San Antonio is a Cat 6 and I'd say this would compare to it.
I will also say that I'm sorely disappointed that additional spend will not earn points. I can honestly say that I will most likely choose the Great Wolf Lodge next time we do a Dallas weekend trip
I will also say that I'm sorely disappointed that additional spend will not earn points. I can honestly say that I will most likely choose the Great Wolf Lodge next time we do a Dallas weekend trip
Oct 2, 2012, 2:34 pm
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I believe that Marriott has stated that rates are one component in hotel categorization. Please post your MR source that rates are not related.
Oct 2, 2012, 3:42 pm
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I'm curious to see what Cat this will come in. I'd guess at least Cat 6 if not 7. The JW in San Antonio is a Cat 6 and I'd say this would compare to it.
I will also say that I'm sorely disappointed that additional spend will not earn points. I can honestly say that I will most likely choose the Great Wolf Lodge next time we do a Dallas weekend trip
I will also say that I'm sorely disappointed that additional spend will not earn points. I can honestly say that I will most likely choose the Great Wolf Lodge next time we do a Dallas weekend trip
I do agree w/ you that some of these new brands that are full-service need to give points on incidental spend.
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Oct 4, 2012, 2:39 pm
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Gaylord now showing on Marriott website
Just got an email from MR that Gaylord porperties are officially now part of MR and can be booked through the website.
Are all of Gaylord properties considered a resort? Do they have an executive lounge and/or offer breakfast for Platinums?
Are all of Gaylord properties considered a resort? Do they have an executive lounge and/or offer breakfast for Platinums?
Oct 4, 2012, 4:14 pm
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Just saw a property pop up on a recent search. Said "no participation-you will not get points" on it. 
Oct 4, 2012, 4:46 pm
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Gaylord National Harbor (Maryland, south of DC)
The Marriott website is showing this:
From the scenic banks of the Potomac in Washington, D.C. to the lively heart of Music City in Nashville, Gaylord Hotels celebrate the heritage of their destinations. Fueled by the brand’s hallmark “Everything in one place” concept, Gaylord resort vacations blend magnificent settings, luxurious rooms and world-class entertainment. Consider Gaylord Hotels for your next getaway, business event, group gathering or convention center.
And to introduce Rewards members to this spectacular new brand, you can enjoy earning and redeeming at the Gaylord National, Gaylord Palms and the Gaylord Texan beginning October 29, 2012. Watch for more news from Marriott Rewards on Gaylord Opryland in 2013.
From the scenic banks of the Potomac in Washington, D.C. to the lively heart of Music City in Nashville, Gaylord Hotels celebrate the heritage of their destinations. Fueled by the brand’s hallmark “Everything in one place” concept, Gaylord resort vacations blend magnificent settings, luxurious rooms and world-class entertainment. Consider Gaylord Hotels for your next getaway, business event, group gathering or convention center.
And to introduce Rewards members to this spectacular new brand, you can enjoy earning and redeeming at the Gaylord National, Gaylord Palms and the Gaylord Texan beginning October 29, 2012. Watch for more news from Marriott Rewards on Gaylord Opryland in 2013.
Oct 5, 2012, 11:30 am
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Perhaps after the 29th we can create separate threads for the Gaylord properties for people to report their experiences/ask questions, as we've been doing for some of the Spain/Italy AC properties, as then someone doesn't need to read a multi-page thread asking about when it will join to get individual property info. Just a thought.
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Oct 5, 2012, 2:12 pm
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