Sol Melia MAS program

Sylvest941 · Jul 12, 09, 12:02 am

Just a few words about this very popular hotel chain (in Spain mainly). With some business in Spain, I (hardly) gained 2 free nights in a Tryp hotel (midrange). I booked at the Tryp Menfis in the overpricey Madrid (nicely renovated, on the Gran Via in the City center). Breakfast for 2 was free (and great), no taxes, no nothing! Very nice award memories.

kyushuman · Nov 22, 09, 12:52 pm

The Sol Melia web site seems to show that the program is free to join, and that its members get free breakfast on any paid rate. Sounds great.
Does anyone know if this is true? Also, do you have to book via the website, or can you book on Expedia, etc?
Thanks for any feedback!

pieterde · Mar 5, 10, 4:05 pm

According to information on the website:

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mas Gold Program

During the first quarter of each year, we revise all mas card holder accounts. Those customers who have booked at least 20 stays and accumulated more than 35,000 mas points receive the Sol Meliá masgold card for their loyalty.

With last year's stays and points I should be upgraded to Gold. Does anyone know when exactly in the first quarter these updates happen? Thx.

CreveCoeur · Mar 14, 10, 3:45 pm

Have 8,386 points that expire end of this month. Any way to transfer them or use them some how?

Thanks

Points Surfer · Mar 16, 10, 12:40 pm

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Originally Posted by CreveCoeur

Have 8,386 points that expire end of this month. Any way to transfer them or use them some how?

Thanks

Letting mine expire so not sure and have not heard anything. Points never post from Cuba so not really an incentive for me anymore

terminalfive · Apr 11, 10, 4:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Points Surfer

Letting mine expire so not sure and have not heard anything. Points never post from Cuba so not really an incentive for me anymore

I trasfered 10.000 pts + into AZ (millemiglia) miles - not bad

They do have a few interesting partners so read carefully before letting them expire

pieterde · Apr 12, 10, 4:41 am

Seems the mas programme has been upgraded with a new level (Platinum):

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This year the mas Rewards programme is celebrating its 15th anniversary. And the best way to celebrate is by offering all of our members new benefits, a new category – mas platinum -, and exciting promotions. Enjoy an exclusive world of advantages, full of benefits which will help you enjoy our hotels even more. Because you always deserve more.

Discover the new mas benefits as of the 1st April

All details can be found here.

Looks quite interesting to me: 20 nights or 20,000 points for gold (was 20 stays and 35,000 points), 50 nights and 50,000 points for platinum.

BTW: they are also running a referral programme. If anyone is interested, drop me a private message.

Pieter

terminalfive · Apr 12, 10, 3:18 pm

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Originally Posted by pieterde

Seems the mas programme has been upgraded with a new level (Platinum):

All details can be found here.

Looks quite interesting to me: 20 nights or 20,000 points for gold (was 20 stays and 35,000 points), 50 nights and 50,000 points for platinum.

BTW: they are also running a referral programme. If anyone is interested, drop me a private message.

Pieter

Good find

Stayed on a week long stay in gran melia and have to say it was fine - points system very generous I thought

barte · Apr 27, 10, 9:52 am

They are not that generous. I think Hilton and specialy Goldpoints from Radisson are more generous.
Currently holding gold, but I got over 100+ nights this year and 150000+ points, so I guess I'm getting platinum.

If somebody wants to get a referral invite, just ask.

Goonerfish · May 17, 10, 10:43 am

Good program but naturally the majority of their hotels are in Spain so naturally other hotel programs could be perceived as "better" due to their hotels being in far more locations around the world.

barte · May 20, 10, 5:44 am

I just got platinum, but many hotel managers don't even know it exists and don't know the advantages that come with it (free minibar, free wifi, free upgrade, free breakfast, etc)
I have to explain and show my letter that came with the card every time.

AKLDUBFlyer · May 29, 10, 12:46 am

So is it true that mas members get free breakfast for just being a member? That sounds too good to be true.....

Planning a trip to Alicante for the last day of the festival of St. John, so don't know if I'll eat it anyway!!

Hafnia · Dec 28, 10, 12:51 am

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Originally Posted by AKLDUBFlyer

So is it true that mas members get free breakfast for just being a member? That sounds too good to be true.....

Planning a trip to Alicante for the last day of the festival of St. John, so don't know if I'll eat it anyway!!

I think the free breakfast depends on your status level. Just got my blue card (entry/lowest level) yesterday. The cover letter mentions a 50% discount on breakfast. Still think its a good deal if true. Maybe someone more experienced could confirm?

Hafnia · Jan 3, 11, 9:21 am

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Originally Posted by Hafnia

I think the free breakfast depends on your status level. Just got my blue card (entry/lowest level) yesterday. The cover letter mentions a 50% discount on breakfast. Still think its a good deal if true. Maybe someone more experienced could confirm?

Stayed in Melia Athens last week. Recieved 50 % on breakfast and 10 % on other F&B with my blue MAS card.

Points Surfer · Jan 4, 11, 6:49 pm

Just out today.....Stay at any Sol Meliá hotel for at least two nights and get X2 MAS points! Don't delay, you only have until 31 January to book and stay!