Originally Posted by
boeing727
I am new to Choice Hotels (since August 2009), but have accrued 34 nights YTD. Try as I might, I will only hit 37 nights for 2009 which is 3 nights short of Diamond status. Before you ask, no I don't plan on doing a mattress run to accrue those last 3 nights. It's not the money, I will be on vacation and won't have the opportunity to stay at a Choice Property.
QUESTION: Is status based on calendar year (paid nights in 2009 only), or is it a rolling calendar meaning I have until August 2010 to earn Diamond level? I'd hate to have to start over again on 1/1/10 with only Platinum level acheived.
Thanks for the help and all of the great advice found on this forum. You are all very helpful!! Have a great New Year!!
Sorry, this is not what you want to hear: from
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...ite_membership
1. Elite Gold membership is earned after staying 10 point eligible nights per calendar year. Elite Gold members receive a 10% point bonus. Elite Platinum membership is earned after staying 25 point eligible nights per calendar year. Elite Platinum members receive a 25% point bonus. Elite Diamond membership is earned after staying 40 point eligible nights per calendar year. Elite Diamond members receive a 40% point bonus.
2. You must qualify for Elite level status each calendar year. The point bonus applies to stays where Choice Privileges points are earned. The bonus does not apply to Airline Rewards, Amtrak Guest Rewards points, point earned from the Choice Privileges® Visa® card or any other promotion.