Originally Posted by
fumje
We're all speculating beyond these known points:
- MR Gold earned through the 'native' MR program becomes MR Platinum;
- MR Gold granted by match from SPG Gold becomes MR Gold.
Agreed. Starwood Lurker specifically declined to provide details as to UA matched status on the basis the information is "proprietary." It's likely that they are still negotiating with both UA and DL over the terms of a go forward relationship. I just think it extraordinarily unlikely they'll give UA Gold MR Plat.
I will add that I started staying at Marriotts largely due to the matched Gold status via UA, and liked the program enough to switch over when Hyatt kicked me out with the 60 night requirement for "Globalist." I'll easily clear 75 combined Marriott and SPG nights this year, and of course believe the door should be closed behind me
