Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena
I recived a comp to silver,and will requalify with leisure stays with no problem.
I will never get to gold-I just don't stay that many nights,and platinum is impossible.
What perks besides the ones posted on the Marriott site can I expect?
Do silvers get any extra point activitys that are not available to the general public?
I know golds and Plats get nifty coupon books every year,do silvers get any mailings at all?Coupons etc?
I must say I am impressed with Starwood,2 nights and I get some great offers already.
Can I be preparred to be equally impressed with Marriot Rewards?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
Hello Big Guy,
I was silver for 4 years before I was upgraded to Gold. Marriott Promotions that come out annually are the Megabonus Promotion (which usually runs from February to May), Double (Base) Points Visa Promotion (ran from October 2005 to January 2006 previously, but is an annual promotion) in which you earn double points on hotel stays when paying with a Visa; there are others as well.
There's a thread about the Marriott Premier Visa Card in which you can earn 15,000 pts. with your 1st purchase, a free golf certificate, you earn 5 pts. per $$ spent at Marriott hotels, 2 pts. perr $$ spent on dining and rental cars, and 1 pt. per $ on all other purchases.
You would also earn a free night certificate at any Marriott (Cat. 1-4) and 15 free nights toward your Marriott Rewards account. These 2 incentives right here can be earned annually provided that your Premier Visa account is in good standing.
You mentioned that you don't travel much. I was in the same boat. I usually averaged 27 nights a year. But when I received 15 nights from the Premier Visa card, this helped me to reach Gold Status this year. So, with the free 15 nights that you would earn, you would need 36 nights for the remaining of the year to reach Gold status. I made business and leisure stays for myself, made hotel reservations for colleagues, for whom I knew were attending conferences which really helped out.
I hope this helps.
Marcell