Originally Posted by dank0014

The new policy (http://www.marriott.com/marriott-rew...s/guarantee.mi) indicates still cash, but now room certificates. The catch, I can't figure out what category room certificates it is for. Is it for the same hotel? Is it just for the same category as the hotel (or category 1 - to whatever category hotel that is)? Are there expiration on the certificates vs. points don't expire if you continue to earn/use.