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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 7:16 am
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Sam - DFW
 
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Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena
Hi Sam,a couple of points here.
You go ahead and book all six nights at once-no need to book 3 seperate stays(although you could do that if you were chasing the MR bonus)
Book a rate that is available to all(no AAA,no third party bookings)-but you can book a PKG PES S4B etc rate as those are all publiclly available.
At check in you hand your bonus pounds to the nice reception person-make sure they understand the pounds(not dollars)part.
Not all properties are eligible in using a bonus buck,check the rules on your cert.N Las Vegas the JW and the Renaissance are the ones I know honor the cert(not sure about Marriott Suites )
The clerk will then check to see what the hotels exchange rate is-last weekend it was $1.71 they will not give you par' on your cert.
Enjoy your stay-both the JW and the Renaissance are great properties.
Thanks for the help.

I actually made my reservation for the Marriott Suites. It is in close proximity to the Sands convention center, and the rates were $40-$60 less per night than the Renaissance. I can certainly switch if I cannot use the certificates at the Marriott Suites. Does anyone know the answer to this?

The Marriott MegaBonus is over June 1st, the first night of my stay.

Sam
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