Originally Posted by
Mordac
I'll be staying in Dubai for six weeks for work purposes (at the Sheraton). Since I've never been to the UAE, I'm thinking of checking out Abu Dhabi and maybe a couple of other places at the weekends. If I stay at another Marriott hotel while still checked in at the Sheraton in Dubai, will both nights count for points and elite credits, or will it cause the whole of Marriott IT to blow up?
You aren't entitled to the overlapping stay credits or points, so be aware. The IT issue is less an issue than just you know in advance you aren't entitled to credit at both.
It seems unwise to spend money to stay at overlapping properties, as well, when you can just as easily stow luggage with the concierge/front desk while staying elsewhere for a weekend.