Originally Posted by
noob23
Well the credit card nights do count for most things, they post on your card anniversary (that's coming up for me). Here's the fine print for me. No tracker on the website. Guess I'll find out soonish!
* Available at all Marriott RewardsŪ participating brands. Credit toward this promotion is given for stays with MarriottŪ hotels between October 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member's nights or stay. Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit toward this promotion. Marriott Vacation ClubŪ owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit. This offer is not transferable. Some Elite benefits vary by participating brand. All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
The bolded items are the kickers from my point of view. The promo's intent is to drum up new business. The CC credit will happen no matter what and it would not make sense to only include accounts renewing in the window. Now is that to say MR IT won't mess up and count those nights? No. Are they likely to? No. Would you be successful in arguing the point if you don't make the required stays? No. Are you willing to risk not making the promo? Only you can answer that.
Yes, the CC nights will count for your status. Yes, the CC nights can rollover if you exceed your status tier. But I have never seen CC nights, especially anniversary gifts, count for a promo. There may be exceptions, but I haven't seen any.