Originally Posted by
BrightlyBob
As others have said, Marriott don't status match as a matter of course, though have been known to do so, so certainly worth asking, remember however, MR is only interested in nights NOT stays. Indeed this is probably the main reason Marriott doesn't status match, it is, after all, the toughest scheme to gain top status with 75 nights required. So concentrate on the nights you'll bring to them to get their best offer.
Originally Posted by
roadwarrior365
too my knowledge marriott doesnt status match, but you can call them and ask for a challenge its like 12 night for gold within a 3 month period. you can to the same for plat, but i dont know the nights required.
my note to Marriott (via the website) earlier this week, previously a Marriott Gold, dropped to Marriott Silver.
subject:Status Match
comments: I am starting to travel again, and will be staying at Marriott properties 2-3 times per month. I would like to request a status match or challenge to Platinum Level. I am currently a Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Account # xxxxxxx.
response from Marriott (via email) in less than 24 hours. Platinum Status reflected online within 24 hours :
Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards.
I am happy to offer you a conditional upgrade to the Platinum Elite level, which will be valid through August 31, 2010; however, an updated membership card will not be processed until the following terms have been met.
In order to maintain this status, you must stay 18 paid nights beginning May 18, 2010, through August 31, 2010. This is a one-time offer, and these dates cannot be changed.
Once you have stayed 18 paid nights, the Platinum Elite status will be extended through February 2012. The standard requirement to achieve or renew the Silver Elite level is 10 personal paid nights, to achieve or renew the Gold Elite level is 50 personal paid nights, and to achieve or renew the Platinum Elite level is 75 personal paid nights in a calendar year.
Should you be unable to stay the 18 paid nights, your account will be restored to your previous level, and the only way to achieve the Platinum Elite level back is to stay the qualifying number of paid nights provided above.
Elite nights earned through promotions that appear as non-stay nights in your account do not qualify for this offer.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance and for making Marriott your preferred hotel chain.
Sincerely,
xxxxxxx
Internet Correspondence Specialist
Marriott Rewards Guest Services