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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 9:51 am
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bigguyinpasadena
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
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Originally Posted by CPRich
OP, I'm still a bit unclear on the circumstances.

You, as a PLT status member, were not upgraded to a Concierge level floor because that room might, at some point in the next several days, be sold to a walk-in customer? That room is unreserved and open as of right now, when you are checking in? And you didn't get some other sort of "upgrade"?

That seems to be a very clear denial of the clearly-stated benefits of the MR program. I would indeed chat with the GM and contact the MR program about a property not adhering to the T&C of the program.


In your post, you state "I need room for myself and four co-workers and the reservationist confirms they have 5 concierge level rooms available".

Nowhere that I'm aware does the program entitle you to upgrade our project team, friends, family, guy you met in the lobby, etc. Are all 4 of your co-workers GLD or PLT-level MR members too?

I you "needed" rooms for all 5 - as in "I demand you give me 5 upgraded rooms for my team", then you are asking for something to which you are not entitled, IMO.
I belive he was actually giving the hotel the benifit of a doubt=if there was one C-level room well ok-maybe they were not lying-but I belive the OP was checking to see just how many C-level rooms were available and had no intention of booking 5 rooms.

This needs to be addressed by the highest level of Marriott management.
Do you really value Marriott Rewards Elite Guests or not?If not then just tell us so so we can move our buisness to a chain that wants our buisness and treats Elites with the respect they deserve.
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