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May 3, 2013 | 1:31 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lala26

Hi,

I am new to hotel elite status and have a question about if I can use my status on someone else's booking?

For example, if my friend and I are going to stay at a Marriott. This friend booked a room with his credit card and his name, can I put my Marriott rewards number into the reservation so we can get upgrades to a better room?

Thanks,
Lala26

Usually the name on the reservation must match the name on the MR account. However, what I have done when in a similar situation is to show my card when we are checking in and IF they have inventory available, we get an upgraded room. I DO NOT get credit for the stay or any points, but that's how it's suppose to work.