Marriott Concierge

Good Morning, all.

We are happy to see your enthusiasm already regarding The Ritz-Carlton Hotels' participation in Marriott Rewards. Allow me to provide some answers and clarification:

-All Ritz-Carlton Hotels will be participating in Marriott Rewards with the exception of the following:

Bulgari Bali
Bulgari Milan
Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Hotel Ritz London
Hotel Ritz Madrid
New Orleans Iberville Suites
The Ritz Hotel Paris
Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
Ritz-Carlton Residences
The Abaco Club
Millennia Singapore
Krabi (Phulay Bay)

A complete list of all properties participating in Marriott Rewards will be available tomorrow with the official launch of the new landing page on MarriottRewards.com. I will be sure to provide this link once the page is live tomorrow.

-This is the first point-earning program associated with The Ritz-Carlton. As noted, this extension of the Marriott Rewards program will apply credit for all stays made starting on the official launch date of September 15, 2010.

-Members earn both Marriott Rewards points and elite night credits at all participating Marriott Rewards properties, now including The Ritz-Carlton Hotels and EDITION.

-A chart of elite membership benefits at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels by membership level will be available tomorrow upon launch of the new landing page on MarriottRewards.com.

-Gold and Platinum benefits at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels worldwide will include free HSIA beginning September 15, 2010. All other brands noted in yesterday's announcement will participate beginning January, 2011.

-PointSavers Rewards will be offered at up to a 33% points discount off Hotel Rewards at participating Ritz-Carlton Hotels. PointSavers Rewards are available for limited time periods and participation and availability of PointSavers Rewards are at the discretion of the hotel. Members can redeem their points for PointSavers Rewards at participating Ritz-Carlton Hotels. Information detailing the points required for PointSavers Rewards at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels will be available tomorrow with the official launch of the new landing page on MarriottRewards.com.

-The Club Lounge and Club levels at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels are different from those at a full-service Marriott property - Club Lounge access is not offered as an Elite benefit. Similarly, breakfast and other amenities are different from those of Marriott’s full-service properties. Marriott Rewards member benefits vary by brand, and this includes The Ritz-Carlton participating properties. A chart of elite membership benefits at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels by membership level will be available tomorrow upon launch of the new landing page on MarriottRewards.com.

Thank you,

Andrew and the Marriott Concierge Team