Apr 27, 2016, 10:15 am
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Taste of Gold/Platinum
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
"Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]
Jul 7, 2014, 4:05 pm
#1921
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Venice, Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,607
I had called and told no one was available over the weekend. I had emailed them last week and just got this today. I am going to call live tomorrow....
Jul 7, 2014, 5:53 pm
#1922
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
It's much better to speak with someone. If they don't offer you the "taste" ask about the "road". With the "road" you only get the benefits after completing the challenge and not during. Better than nothing.
Jul 7, 2014, 7:39 pm
#1923
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Venice, Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,607
Jul 8, 2014, 12:41 pm
#1924
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Hilton Hhonors, Marriott Rewards, Delta
Posts: 1
been reading for a while and this is my first post.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
Jul 8, 2014, 12:48 pm
#1925
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: LA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 727
been reading for a while and this is my first post.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
Jul 8, 2014, 3:39 pm
#1926
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
minor, did you make the reservation for your trip? I found that when I called (over a year ago) for Taste of Platinum, they had my record and reviewed upcoming reservations before granting it.
Jul 8, 2014, 3:48 pm
#1927
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
been reading for a while and this is my first post.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
just wanted to tell you guys that i tried e-mailing and was rejected and then called and was told that it was indeed a "road" and not a "taste" anymore.
i was also rejected because i've been staying only at hiltons lately because they had the quadruple points offer which helped me rack up 400k in points in one month.
anyways, i am saddened by marriott's refusal and they are ultimately going to lose money - i have a 3 week business trip planned and was hoping to get platinum during this time but i guess now i'll stick with hilton.
i am gold with both hilton and marriott but i got marriott's gold status through a taste of gold last year so i can kind of understand marriott's rejection a bit.
Jul 8, 2014, 3:48 pm
#1928
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Was going to say the same thing. They will be looking at your future reservations to see if you are "taste worthy".
Jul 8, 2014, 4:02 pm
#1929
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Venice, Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,607
no gamer here, i got my hilton status the old fashioned way....40 plus nites so far.....
Jul 8, 2014, 4:16 pm
#1931
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
Jul 8, 2014, 6:49 pm
#1932
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Venice, Florida
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,607
oh, i know it wasnt directed at me... but I did feel badly seeing that......
Jul 9, 2014, 9:14 am
#1933
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
I've got a friend who I'm going to suggest goes for the road/taste to gold. He travels frequently to his company's HQ, but literally makes the reservation the night before he flies so it never shows advance bookings. I'm going to suggest he make some bookings for the next several weeks (he can always adjust the specific dates later) so it shows that he'll be staying at the properties & MRCS can see the bookings/grant him road or taste. If it's road I'll introduce the concept of changing hotels on a multi-night stay.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jul 9, 2014, 9:53 am
#1934
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
I've got a friend who I'm going to suggest goes for the road/taste to gold. He travels frequently to his company's HQ, but literally makes the reservation the night before he flies so it never shows advance bookings. I'm going to suggest he make some bookings for the next several weeks (he can always adjust the specific dates later) so it shows that he'll be staying at the properties & MRCS can see the bookings/grant him road or taste. If it's road I'll introduce the concept of changing hotels on a multi-night stay.
Jul 9, 2014, 11:15 am
#1935
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,110
Cheers.