Originally Posted by FLOIR

From the T&C's -

The Platinum Arrival Gift 500 bonus points option is available only to point earning Marriott Rewards Platinum members staying at participating Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Members earning miles can not choose the 500 bonus points.


As of June 2, 2003, the Platinum Arrival Gift 250 bonus points option is now available only to point earning Marriott Rewards Platinum members staying at Courtyard hotels located outside of North America.

So Courtyard definitely appears to be out. I am still looking for exactly what it means by "participating Marriott Hotels..."