Aug 25, 2017, 7:19 am
Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
It can take up to 7 business days from the day you qualified for your Lifetime Platinum status to be picked up by the system.
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Discussion: SPG Lifetime™ Gold and SPG Lifetime™ Platinum status
Apr 16, 2015, 10:57 pm
#961
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
10 days later I get my LT Gold email!
May 19, 2015, 2:55 pm
#962
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: SPG Plat, AE*E, Hyatt Diamond, AAdv, BA Exec
Posts: 257
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Jun 15, 2015, 2:16 pm
#963
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: Air: Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K Million Mile, Hotel: Starwood Platinum Lifetime
Posts: 66
Took exactly 2 months from the date of receiving the email that I was now Lifetime Platinum to when I got my Lifetime Platinum package (just came in today!).
Jun 16, 2015, 8:18 pm
#964
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
Jun 16, 2015, 9:22 pm
#965
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA - 1K 1MM; Hyatt - Explorist; Marriott - Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,586
Mine arrived yesterday as well. Must have been a batch process.
Jun 20, 2015, 8:14 pm
#966
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ann Arbor Area
Programs: UA Million Miler, BonVoyLifetime Platinum, UA Platinum, President's Club,
Posts: 1,494
I'm confused too. I made my 500th night over a week ago and even though the stay has posted and the points, it still just says Lifetime Gold. I spoke to SPG before the trip as I wanted to be certain that I had met all other criteria and I had. We were just waiting for the 500th night.
I was so excited to see that status. I'm a bit bummed that it didn't even change online! So now I wonder if I'll be recognized as a Lifetime Plat on my next stay, or if I have to wait for a card? SO shocked it didn't change online.
I was so excited to see that status. I'm a bit bummed that it didn't even change online! So now I wonder if I'll be recognized as a Lifetime Plat on my next stay, or if I have to wait for a card? SO shocked it didn't change online.
Jun 20, 2015, 8:55 pm
#967
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
For me it took 10 days to recognize LT gold. If you are currently a plat it isn't going to make a difference for your next stay is it?
Jun 21, 2015, 5:49 am
#968
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: USA
Programs: Many. Some top-tier, others not.
Posts: 281
I'm confused too. I made my 500th night over a week ago and even though the stay has posted and the points, it still just says Lifetime Gold. I spoke to SPG before the trip as I wanted to be certain that I had met all other criteria and I had. We were just waiting for the 500th night.
I was so excited to see that status. I'm a bit bummed that it didn't even change online! So now I wonder if I'll be recognized as a Lifetime Plat on my next stay, or if I have to wait for a card? SO shocked it didn't change online.
I was so excited to see that status. I'm a bit bummed that it didn't even change online! So now I wonder if I'll be recognized as a Lifetime Plat on my next stay, or if I have to wait for a card? SO shocked it didn't change online.
Jun 21, 2015, 5:49 am
#969
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SPI
Programs: AA Gold, UA LT Plat, Mar LTT
Posts: 18,147
One thing NOT to worry about is being recognized as LTP on a stay. Front desk staff so far - about 50 stays - don't really pay attention to it, IME.
Dave
Jun 21, 2015, 11:25 pm
#970
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ann Arbor Area
Programs: UA Million Miler, BonVoyLifetime Platinum, UA Platinum, President's Club,
Posts: 1,494
Wow, I'm bummed! I thought the LT Plat status might at least help with upgrades. I guess it doesn't matter when I get it if it doesn't make a difference.
Jun 22, 2015, 6:31 am
#971
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
In a perfect world LTPs should be upgraded before Plats. Keep in mind SPG.com is s customer facing system and gets updated periodically from the backoffice systems. Just because you don't see your status change doesn't mean it hasn't. Unfortunately the properties may not refresh their systems to show your new status. And there is a good chance they won't even know how to tell the difference or if they should be doing anything different. When you run across the rare property that does know about LTPs then you may be pleasantly surprised.
Jun 23, 2015, 12:25 pm
#972
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,958
Just requalified for Platinum.
Also I believe I have now crossed to threshold to receive Lifetime Platinum....just need to wait for the LT status to be updated on the site.
Also I believe I have now crossed to threshold to receive Lifetime Platinum....just need to wait for the LT status to be updated on the site.
Jun 23, 2015, 8:18 pm
#973
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ann Arbor Area
Programs: UA Million Miler, BonVoyLifetime Platinum, UA Platinum, President's Club,
Posts: 1,494
I had to make my next reservation through the call center and I did ask. She said I should have it by now (7-10 days is what they say) but I'm no longer worried. It's not as if it would do me any good at my next stay. I booked the suite already. Still, I would love to see the card! 
Jun 24, 2015, 1:25 am
#974
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,678
Jun 24, 2015, 7:44 am
#975
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
SPG has segmented status with LTP, Plat, Plat50, Plat75, Plat100. And let's not forget the property bias towards their loyal guests regardless of their status.