How ridiculous is Marriott Rewards going to get? Now they want 125 paid nights for a status level that offers nothing much more than regular Platinum, which already offers no upgrades for 75 nights/year? I left Marriott years ago for the likes of HHonors and SPG, both of which require far fewer nights for the equivalent level of status and actually have real perks, upgrades and the like, that they deliver on.
Marriott Rewards needs to cut the nonsense and make the program competitive once again. Get rid of this new level, cut the stay requirements, and provide benefits that members truly desire.