Originally Posted by
CJKatl
No, you are still receiving the same benefits you earned as an SPG Gold. If you look back, you will see the marketing materials always said if you link your account you could enjoy the same benefits as a MR Gold when you stayed at Marriott. You were never told you are a Marriott Gold although it seems some people misinterpreted that. Since there will no longer be a need for a status match once the programs are combined in Aug you will be treated the same as you earned.
But that's not what the website says:
Link your accounts and get your status matched, instantly. Then enjoy the benefits you've come to expect in not just one program but two.
https://www.marriott.com/marriott-re...my-accounts.mi
Furthermore, per the T&C (
https://members.marriott.com/terms-conditions/):
Status Match- Status Match Eligibility. At any time at or after having linked his or her applicable Program member accounts, if a Linked Member has Elite Preferred Guest Membership Status (as defined in the SPG Terms) in the SPG Program or has Elite memberships status in the Elite Membership Program (as defined in the Rewards Program Rules) of the Rewards Program, the Operators will match his or her highest elite membership status, if applicable, as follows:
- If a Linked Member has achieved a higher elite membership status in the SPG Program than in a Rewards Program, the Linked Member will receive matched status in Marriott’s Elite Membership Program as set forth in the below chart:If a Linked Member has the following Elite Preferred Guest Membership Status in the SPG Program:The matched status in Rewards’ Elite Membership Program will be:Platinum Preferred GuestPlatinumGold Preferred GuestGoldPreferred Plus* GuestSilverPreferred GuestMember
Apologies for formatting, I simply cut and pasted from website.