Originally Posted by
slowly
If you want to do it by the book, you should notify Marriott in advance that the other room will be in your wife's name (and add her Bonvoy number). Obviously her Platinum benefits will apply. The changes in the Bonvoy T&C allow only 5 such gifted award stays per calendar year. [Emphasis added.]
Clearly, the donor's benefits do not apply. T & C 3.2.c.iv., final sentence. However, there is no absolute entitlement to the recipient's benefits applying, either. The Terms & Conditions for gifts are silent with respect to recipient Elite benefits from their own account, other than non-accrual of points or nights.
. iv. With a Gifted Award Redemption Stay neither the Member nor the recipient will earn any Points/Miles, Elite Night Credit, Qualifying Nights, or Qualifying Stays in connection with such Gifted Award Redemption Stay. In addition, the recipient on the Gifted Award Redemption Stay will not receive the transfer of any Elite benefits associated with the Member’s Account.
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https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/ter...ault.mi#redeem
T & C 3.2.c.iv. I agree that adding her Marriott
Bonv∘y Platinum Elite account number to the gifted reservation enhances the possibility application of her own benefits will happen.
But be forewarned that it is not an absolute entitlement.
