Originally Posted by
gardener
True enough, but:
1) the points last forever and the free nights expire
2) I like Marriott
3) I have just achieved LT gold (800 nites) and am working on LT platinum. I am not aware of other chains even offering LT status and since I am retiring next month LT status will be very worthwhile to me as my stay pattern goes from 80 nites a year to maybe 30.
How does the LT status work? do you have to ask for it or is it automatic? Please, explain to me how the lifetime status work.