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Good details in this post: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30029755-post302.html
The Atlantis is made up of 4 towers that will participate for redemption stays. They are as follows:
Atlantis, Beach Tower - Do not participate in Marriott reward booking(?) (old Category 7)
Atlantis, Coral Towers - New Category 5 (35k) (old Category 8 (from March, 2018 https://www.marriott.com/marriott-rewards/use/category-update.mi)
Atlantis, Royal Towers - New Category 6 (50k) (old Category 8)
The Cove Atlantis - New Category 7 (60k) (old Category 9)
Apparently, you cannot redeem points for a stay at The Reef Atlantis, but you can earn points on a paid stay there.
Points are earned for room rate only. No points on incidental spend. Platinum Arrival Gift (PAG) is 500pts or food/drink amenity. $20 internet fee* is NOT waived for Gold/Plats per Marriott's T&Cs. For rooms that will have more than two people aged twelve or over, there is an "additional adult charge" per person. *For Royal, Coral, Beach Towers, internet is included as part of the daily resort fee of $50.
"For clarification purposes, the daily charge is not a resort fee. The additional charges associated with the stay currently include mandatory gratuities and a utility service fee per person per day. The amount can vary by unit type by building. These additional charges have always been in place at Atlantis."
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Guests of Atlantis, Harborside Resort, The Cove and The Reef Atlantis are subject to an 20% charge per night that includes taxes, the Paradise Island Tourism and Development Association levy, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board levy and compensation for servicing your reservation. In addition, guests will be required to pay a mandatory gratuity and utility service fee of (i) up to $25.95 per person per day depending on unit type for Atlantis guests, (ii) up to $20.70 per person per day depending on unit type for Harborside Resort guests, and (iii) up to $65.95 per person per day depending on unit type for The Cove or The Reef Atlantis guests. If you purchase a pre-paid package these charges are already included in your package price. If you do not purchase a pre-paid package, these charges will be assessed upon check out at the property. Please be advised that all mandatory gratuities, taxes, levies and service fees are subject to change.
As of 01-Jan-2015, In addition to the previous 20% tax on room rate and purchases, there is an additional VAT of 7.5%, 12%* (as of July 1, 2018), making a total tax on room rate and purchases of 37.5%. This also applies to additional adult fees (for more than two person ages 12 and older staying in the same room), but does not apply to the mandatory gratuity and utility fees. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/05/30/vat-hike-to-12-percent/
*If you booked prior to the VAT increase, you should be able to have the original 7.5% VAT honored. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/06/07/hotels-and-resorts-allowed-to-honor-prior-bookings-at-7-5-vat/
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas participates in Marriott Rewards as follows:
- Points or Miles may be earned for reservations booked through www.marriott.com/atlantis or by calling 1-855-696-4732.
- Points or Miles will not be earned and Points cannot be redeemed for reservations booked through Atlantis Paradise Vacations, Atlantis.com, or AtlantisBahamas.com.
- Reward booking can be done online from Marriott website. You can also book stays with points advance (borrow points). The cancellation policy is normally 14 days in advance.Points may be redeemed for stays only by calling 1-855-696-4732. At this time, redemption stays cannot be booked online.
The Atlantis is made up of 4 towers that will participate for redemption stays. They are as follows:
Atlantis, Beach Tower - Do not participate in Marriott reward booking(?) (old Category 7)
Atlantis, Coral Towers - New Category 5 (35k) (old Category 8 (from March, 2018 https://www.marriott.com/marriott-rewards/use/category-update.mi)
Atlantis, Royal Towers - New Category 6 (50k) (old Category 8)
The Cove Atlantis - New Category 7 (60k) (old Category 9)
Apparently, you cannot redeem points for a stay at The Reef Atlantis, but you can earn points on a paid stay there.
Points are earned for room rate only. No points on incidental spend. Platinum Arrival Gift (PAG) is 500pts or food/drink amenity. $20 internet fee* is NOT waived for Gold/Plats per Marriott's T&Cs. For rooms that will have more than two people aged twelve or over, there is an "additional adult charge" per person. *For Royal, Coral, Beach Towers, internet is included as part of the daily resort fee of $50.
"For clarification purposes, the daily charge is not a resort fee. The additional charges associated with the stay currently include mandatory gratuities and a utility service fee per person per day. The amount can vary by unit type by building. These additional charges have always been in place at Atlantis."
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Guests of Atlantis, Harborside Resort, The Cove and The Reef Atlantis are subject to an 20% charge per night that includes taxes, the Paradise Island Tourism and Development Association levy, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board levy and compensation for servicing your reservation. In addition, guests will be required to pay a mandatory gratuity and utility service fee of (i) up to $25.95 per person per day depending on unit type for Atlantis guests, (ii) up to $20.70 per person per day depending on unit type for Harborside Resort guests, and (iii) up to $65.95 per person per day depending on unit type for The Cove or The Reef Atlantis guests. If you purchase a pre-paid package these charges are already included in your package price. If you do not purchase a pre-paid package, these charges will be assessed upon check out at the property. Please be advised that all mandatory gratuities, taxes, levies and service fees are subject to change.
*If you booked prior to the VAT increase, you should be able to have the original 7.5% VAT honored. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/06/07/hotels-and-resorts-allowed-to-honor-prior-bookings-at-7-5-vat/
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas participates in Marriott Rewards as follows:
- Points or Miles may be earned for reservations booked through www.marriott.com/atlantis or by calling 1-855-696-4732.
- Points or Miles will not be earned and Points cannot be redeemed for reservations booked through Atlantis Paradise Vacations, Atlantis.com, or AtlantisBahamas.com.
- Reward booking can be done online from Marriott website. You can also book stays with points advance (borrow points). The cancellation policy is normally 14 days in advance.
Atlantis, Bahamas an Autograph Collection [Master Thread]
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What also sucks is that if the reservation was made prior to Oct 16th, even if the stay is after Oct 16th, that no points/night credit are earned.
Also, this is a non-answer:
What Elite benefits will I receive at Atlantis?
Marriott Rewards Elite Members who book a stay will receive benefits by level when staying at Atlantis. Please note in our Elite Member Terms & Conditions: A valid member number is required at the time of reservation in order to receive Elite benefits. While we will do everything we can to deliver upon Elite Benefits at all times, certain Elite benefits may not apply.
Cheers.
Also, this is a non-answer:
What Elite benefits will I receive at Atlantis?
Marriott Rewards Elite Members who book a stay will receive benefits by level when staying at Atlantis. Please note in our Elite Member Terms & Conditions: A valid member number is required at the time of reservation in order to receive Elite benefits. While we will do everything we can to deliver upon Elite Benefits at all times, certain Elite benefits may not apply.
Cheers.
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website doesn't work....maybe will tomorrow?
I found Atlantis on marriott.com. Still listed as "coming soon." Each section is listed as a sep. property.
I found Atlantis on marriott.com. Still listed as "coming soon." Each section is listed as a sep. property.
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I agree with this logic (if the desperation is true, lots of F&B revenue still to earn) - without a MR redemption history as being new to chain, it would be impossible to set or has to be set as a "1".
But I don't believe that category resetting base on redemption history nonsense for a minute otherwise ups would equal downs each year but that's another well beaten thread...
But I don't believe that category resetting base on redemption history nonsense for a minute otherwise ups would equal downs each year but that's another well beaten thread...
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I always thought the cat were based on (in season) room prices, making 7,8,9 reasonable. Anyhow, just booked the cove (cat 9) for 5 nts in march (180K). Had to be done by phone (early on 10/16 anyway)
p.s. my reservation said
"As a Gold Elite member, you can enjoy the following benefits during your stay (may vary by property):
• Guaranteed lounge access for you and a guest. Free continental breakfast for member plus one guest daily. Resorts excluded and certain hotels exempt.
• Complimentary Room Upgrade (Based on availability, at time of check-in)
• Free Internet Access
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p.s. my reservation said
"As a Gold Elite member, you can enjoy the following benefits during your stay (may vary by property):
• Guaranteed lounge access for you and a guest. Free continental breakfast for member plus one guest daily. Resorts excluded and certain hotels exempt.
• Complimentary Room Upgrade (Based on availability, at time of check-in)
• Free Internet Access
Learn More
Last edited by frankhi; Oct 16, 2014 at 8:50 am
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What Elite benefits will I receive at Atlantis?
Marriott Rewards Elite Members who book a stay will receive benefits by level when staying at Atlantis. Please note in our Elite Member Terms & Conditions: A valid member number is required at the time of reservation in order to receive Elite benefits. While we will do everything we can to deliver upon Elite Benefits at all times, certain Elite benefits may not apply.
Marriott Rewards Elite Members who book a stay will receive benefits by level when staying at Atlantis. Please note in our Elite Member Terms & Conditions: A valid member number is required at the time of reservation in order to receive Elite benefits. While we will do everything we can to deliver upon Elite Benefits at all times, certain Elite benefits may not apply.
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I'm thinking that would generally be a no. This is based on each Tower being treated as a different hotel rather than it being one hotel which requires upgrade certs for the higher category Towers.
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Just booked by phone 7 night in April at the Royal Towers. 240,000 points. Also charged a service fee of $41.90 a night for "utilities and 15% gratuity" No one can explain what that charge is for.
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Can't figure out how to book a paid stay. Neither can Marriott. I called the number stated on the Atlantis page. All they can see are award stays. They transferred me to Atlantis. They said they can take my res, but not attache my MR number-no point earnings.
Last edited by Mr. Vker; Oct 16, 2014 at 9:35 am
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I always thought the cat were based on (in season) room prices, making 7,8,9 reasonable. Anyhow, just booked the cove (cat 9) for 5 nts in march (180K). Had to be done by phone (early on 10/16 anyway)
p.s. my reservation said
"As a Gold Elite member, you can enjoy the following benefits during your stay (may vary by property):
Guaranteed lounge access for you and a guest. Free continental breakfast for member plus one guest daily. Resorts excluded and certain hotels exempt.
Complimentary Room Upgrade (Based on availability, at time of check-in)
Free Internet Access
Learn More
p.s. my reservation said
"As a Gold Elite member, you can enjoy the following benefits during your stay (may vary by property):
Guaranteed lounge access for you and a guest. Free continental breakfast for member plus one guest daily. Resorts excluded and certain hotels exempt.
Complimentary Room Upgrade (Based on availability, at time of check-in)
Free Internet Access
Learn More
Cheers.
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Reports on Insiders that others are having trouble trying to book too.
Noticed this so thought I'd post for others (hat tip to erc on Insiders):
The $99 rate is pre-paid from now until 12/17 except for 11/23-11/30 (if booked by 11/18). They say double occupancy, but then tell you kids eat free (do junior and his sister take it above double occupancy, for an additional charge? call and find out ). Ooh, don't forget the $62 nightly charge for taxes, housekeeping gratuities (wonder if they leave an envelope also) and utilities (can you opt out of lights ).
$99 sounds pretty good. The per night additional charges, not so much.
Cheers.
Noticed this so thought I'd post for others (hat tip to erc on Insiders):
The $99 rate is pre-paid from now until 12/17 except for 11/23-11/30 (if booked by 11/18). They say double occupancy, but then tell you kids eat free (do junior and his sister take it above double occupancy, for an additional charge? call and find out ). Ooh, don't forget the $62 nightly charge for taxes, housekeeping gratuities (wonder if they leave an envelope also) and utilities (can you opt out of lights ).
$99 sounds pretty good. The per night additional charges, not so much.
Cheers.