Originally Posted by drtdk

I know for a fact that at one time Marriott specifically excluded consecutive-night stays at the same property from "counting" in its bonus programs. It was specifically prohibited in the terms of the promotion. I don't know if this is the case with the current bonus program being discussed.

My vote is that the "checout-checkin" gambit does border on abuse. It doesn't matter whose name you used, you were using the same MR acct. Also, it adds extra expense to the property.