Originally Posted by
BostonFlyer1624
You are misinformed.
First it is 9 stays, not nights. (Yes, you can complete 9 nights, however, not back to back.
Second, it isn't for two years, it is until the following February.
Actually it is not February, but January.
Me and DH both completed Gold Challenge last Dec. His 2013 card said till Feb 2014 while mine said Jan 2014. So I called. They told me both our status end Jan 2014, the Feb on the card was a mistake. Only those qualified the traditional way would be till Feb next year according to the reps (talked to different reps just to make sure what I was told.), everyone's status expires on Jan 31, but Marriott gives one extra month to let all stays posted, cards prepared, etc etc. Hence the Feb comes in play.
Dont know whether it is true or not but multiple reps told me our Golds expire Jan 31 2014. Our sign up methods were different. His via email request mine via phone request - both initially requested for status match (HHonor Gold/ SPG Gold / PC Plat).