Has anyone booked a Design Hotel directly with the property (not via Marriott) and gotten points for the stay? I don't mind losing some points for the saving I will be getting on the reservation I recently booked, but if I won't be getting Bonvoy points for the stay if it's not booked via Marriott, then I won't even bother paying with a Bonvoy CC. TIA.
LAX
i did this with spg earlier last year....my flight was cancelled so i had to stay back in a particular city....it was after midnight so i couldn't book online....i went to the property directly & booked the stay there....gave them my spg number & got the points & stay credit....
don't know if things have changed with marriott however i would be surprised it booking directly with the property would count as an ineligible stay....