My experience has been that it is difficult (near impossible) to add/ change a MR number by phoning reservations prior to checking in. Adding a name to the room is easy, but not a MR number. I have, however, been able to achieve this by phoning or emailing the hotel itself, or at check in.
Once you change the MR number attached to the room, that is the person who will earn elite nights and points. If you want to use your status but alternate earning, I would always book under your name, but have the hotel change the MR number at check out. This means you will have to check out in person at the front desk instead of just leaving and waiting for your efolio.
Originally Posted by
Lizie
I understand that going forward a room booked under my name will attract Platinum benefits, but what about a room booked under my husband's name with me as the named guest? Will we still receive Platinum elite benefits or will it default to his Gold status i.e. practically zilch. The plan is to alternate between booking in my name then his.