Just got my 50 days (today) with Marriott and I was told by the guy at the check desk that my status will be reset on the 1st of Jan. I wasn't quite sure what he ment but I think he ment that I have achieved Platium Elite (when the app updates) but only for a few days and when the 1st of Jan comes, I will go back down to no status and work my way back up next year ? I wouldn't have thought this would be the case becasue airlines have a "soft landing" which should land me back to Gold ? Anyway, I am not sure how it works which is why I am asking.

So since I am now technically PE, when 1st of Jan hits, would I still be PE (but with stays set back to 0) or will I be a non status member and need to work up the tiers again ?

Also, out of interest, would I normally be eligible to be upgraded to a suite (if available) even if I stayed the cheapest room ? (or is the upgrade fixed at 1 room above the one I am currently booked at?8)