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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 4:51 am
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Originally Posted by Sundeep Varsani
Hi Guys

I have a Amex platinum card and heard whilst doing booking via 3rd party for Marriott hotels you don't get points.

If i book via 3rd party would i be entitled to my gold member privileges or do i need to book directly with Marriott to be able to use my gold status?

thanks in advance
No you won't get points / nights and no you won't get gold privileges. (Altho some properties do if they know you/or just treat regulars well but def. not as a rule).

So book direct.
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