Originally Posted by
jbcarioca
From time to time I'm curious about Lifetime Titanium. I hear they no longer grant it, although mine still shows as valid. I' was unsure about benefits since they seem always pretty good and have stayed similar since the Starwood merger apparently grandfathered me and changed from Platinum to Titanium when that arrived in the program.
I suspect that at 1172 nights to date and 24 years as Platinum or above probably affects that.
However, I have noted that at ST Regis and even JW Marriott they end out providing more amenities than are officially noted, in particular free meals from time to time at St Regis.
I wonder what others among us who have Lifetime status have noted? Especially things not stated parts of the program. In particular I do not stay at Marriott properties enough any more to have Ambassador stays.
We don't travel much now, and rarely stay at full-service Marriott properties (more typically Springhill or Residence Inn near family in a suburban area). On the rare occasions we're in a Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, or Luxury Collection I've noted nothing that seemed more extraordinary than Platinum/Titanium benefits.
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins
I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.
cheers!