Originally Posted by
OutAndAboutt
Good point, but keep in mind that there is a cost for having someone at Plat vs Gold (welcome bonus, higher points rewards, etc).
Where I think there may be generous upgrades is more P's being bumped up to PP. There's no additional published benefits and no extra cost, yet P's rollover beyond 75 nights, while PP's rollover beyond 100. Therefore Marriott has zero additional cost and may be eking out an extra 25 nights/year.
I remain, as of 12:49am EST a lucky bump to Plat from Gold. I will book 60 nights in 2010 in order to retain Plat Stat. If I get an email tomorrow advising me of a mistake and bumping me back to Gold, I'll take my business to HH or SPG on a matter of principal.
I did stay over 60 nights (butts in beds) in 2009 (intentionally to gain status and prove loyalty) plus a nice bump of 15 stays from Marriott Visa Premier Platinum and I assume that might be why I am still elevated to Plat stat. Just my personal opinion, I think MR is doing the right thing by keeping those who REALLY made an effort in the upper tiers. Also, I have stays booked well into 2010 to prove that I intend to to keep loyal. Perhaps that helps? Who knows....