Chris or Socrates

I am seeking an answer to the following issue. If I do not fully explain the situation, please let me know as to tell you the truth, I am not even sure of the situation…laughing.

I called the PLT reservation number this evening to reserve two rooms for three nights at the Chancery Court in London. I have a MR code 086 certificate, which as you know is good for one (1) guest room for seven (7) nights at any category six (6) hotel. I was aware that the certificate would only cover one room and that I would lose the other four (4) nights associated with the certificate. The second room I was going to use MR points to cover the three (3) nights. That total number of MR points would be 78,000.

The Marriott representative suggested that I return the Reward Code 086 certificate to the offices in Salt Lake City and request that the points deposited into my MR account. She indicated that 230,000 MR points would be deposited into the account. Then, I could use 156,000 points to cover the two (2) rooms for three (3) evenings each. She indicated that this would save me a number of MR points. I was concerned since I have already received the Northwest FF miles that went along with the certificate, I could not have the 086 certificate deposited back into my MR account.

So, I guess my question is whether or not she is correct and I just need to return the certificate with a copy of my MR card and a letter requesting the miles be placed back into my MR account. Then, I can use the 156,000 MR points to cover both rooms.

Do you have any ideas or suggestions to the issue?

Thanks

Lane