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Old Jul 9, 2012, 2:28 pm
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Schooner68
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: AA:lifetime Plat; Marriott Platinum; Starwood Platinum;United Premier Gold
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CS said no elite benefits for PLN booking

Newbie here. I am MR Plat and have a Priceline booking later this week at the Marriott Regents Park. Prior threads have indicated that I should receive some elite benefits as well as earning points for incidental expenditures. I don't need a gift and won't have time to visit the lounge - all I really care about in unlimited internet.

When I called to have my MR number listed on the reservation, I was informed that I was not entitled to any elite benefits on a Priceline booking. The agent supposedly read aloud from the T&Cs. It was suggested that I ask nicely at check-in to see if the hotel would waive the internet fees.

Has the policy changed? I don't use PLN much but I've never had this problem with other brands.
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