Does anyone know if Gift card purchases qualify for the AMEX SPG targetted offer of spend $250 and get a $50 credit? Apparently gift cards are available at full service Marriott properties and I don't see why this wouldn't qualify. Might be worth a try anyway.
Note that at least for now "The following Marriott Hotel Brands DO NOT accept Marriott or The Ritz-Carlton GiftCards: Protea Hotels by Marriott®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, Element®, Design Hotels"