Marriott “Associate Explore" and "Friends and Family” rate questions
May 29, 2018, 8:19 pm
#496
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 7
Pretty much any city in California from LA to Sacramento.
Using flexible dates, I searched for a random city like Fairfield Inn in Folsom and it goes from $39 from June to August, to $100+ in September and onwards. Same goes for every other city I've been checking.
In the past, I've been able to book more than 3 months in advance (that's how I plan my vacations, hah) so I'm not sure if something changed. I guess we'll know in a few weeks when it hits mid June.
Using flexible dates, I searched for a random city like Fairfield Inn in Folsom and it goes from $39 from June to August, to $100+ in September and onwards. Same goes for every other city I've been checking.
In the past, I've been able to book more than 3 months in advance (that's how I plan my vacations, hah) so I'm not sure if something changed. I guess we'll know in a few weeks when it hits mid June.
Last edited by Neem; May 29, 2018 at 8:26 pm
Jun 2, 2018, 1:34 pm
#497
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: AC35K, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 99
Revenue Management rarely extends Explore Rates beyond the 3 month period. There have been no changes outlined on MGS so I doubt anything is changing in regards to Explore rates as the rates were just adjusted/changed earlier this year in February I believe.
Jun 2, 2018, 8:40 pm
#498
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
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Cheers.
Jun 3, 2018, 10:26 am
#499
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: AC35K, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 99
I was told by a friend that it really varies, based on occupancy/timeframe. Low occupancy lower rate; try to redeem in. high occupancy or special event time it will be higher. No idea if that's true, but my friend has seen rates of $55 to $151 (currently) for Family/Friends depending on date. FWIW - it wouldn't surprise me if Rev Mgt does Explore beyond the 3 mth.
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Marriott Friends and Family
Jul 14, 2018, 12:36 pm
#501
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 175
The limits are listed on the authorization form and/or in the rate details (when you initiate a reservation). From my experience, the friends and family rate can be used for any number of rooms, subject to availability and to common sense (e.g., if the associate gave you the form to use for yourself, don't go out an book a room for every member of your softball team).
Sep 1, 2018, 9:43 pm
#503
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
Two stays for my dad so far, at the RC HK, and RC Bali, RC HK upgraded to a grand sea view, then changed to a Victoria harbor view as we needed 2 beds. RC Bali upgraded to a pavilion villa. He’s a P and was recognized as such. Full P benefits as far as a RC goes.
Edit: full Plat Benefits at W Seminyak. This is surprising since spg never officially gave benefits in the first place.
Edit: full Plat Benefits at W Seminyak. This is surprising since spg never officially gave benefits in the first place.
Last edited by bdschobel; Sep 3, 2018 at 5:39 am Reason: removed proprietary code
Sep 3, 2018, 4:26 am
#504
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 4
Two stays for my dad so far, at the RC HK, and RC Bali, RC HK upgraded to a grand sea view, then changed to a Victoria harbor view as we needed 2 beds. RC Bali upgraded to a pavilion villa. He’s a P and was recognized as such. Full P benefits as far as a RC goes.
Edit: full Plat Benefits at W Seminyak. This is surprising since spg never officially gave benefits in the first place.
Edit: full Plat Benefits at W Seminyak. This is surprising since spg never officially gave benefits in the first place.
Last edited by bdschobel; Sep 3, 2018 at 5:40 am Reason: Edited quote only
Sep 7, 2018, 7:21 pm
#506
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Eternal Search for LT Club
Posts: 66
Associate Rate at Starwood properties
I have access to Marriott associate rate, but ever since the merger I haven't found single availability at ANY location, heck even option to check availability at SPG properties is grayed out while I can check rate availability at Marriott property.
Previously I searched for availability at SPG properties using StarHot link which now redirects to marriott.com. Any one with access to the rate or maybe SPG Insider (William ?) knows when can I expect to see marriott associate rate for SPG properties,
Previously I searched for availability at SPG properties using StarHot link which now redirects to marriott.com. Any one with access to the rate or maybe SPG Insider (William ?) knows when can I expect to see marriott associate rate for SPG properties,
Last edited by bdschobel; Sep 7, 2018 at 8:17 pm Reason: removed proprietary rate code
Sep 7, 2018, 8:50 pm
#507
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
I have access to Marriott associate rate, but ever since the merger I haven't found single availability at ANY location, heck even option to check availability at SPG properties is grayed out while I can check rate availability at Marriott property.
Previously I searched for availability at SPG properties using StarHot link which now redirects to marriott.com. Any one with access to the rate or maybe SPG Insider (William ?) knows when can I expect to see marriott associate rate for SPG properties,
Previously I searched for availability at SPG properties using StarHot link which now redirects to marriott.com. Any one with access to the rate or maybe SPG Insider (William ?) knows when can I expect to see marriott associate rate for SPG properties,
Sep 7, 2018, 8:59 pm
#508
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It's still working AFAIK. I did hear something recently about various properties being converted to new servers in Nov/to be the same, which makes me wonder if the new T&Cs will take effect. Previously you wouldn't earn night/points credit but would receive elite recognition bennies. Marriott's new T&Cs say no elite recog bennies.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Sep 7, 2018, 11:06 pm
#509
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Eternal Search for LT Club
Posts: 66
It's still working AFAIK. I did hear something recently about various properties being converted to new servers in Nov/to be the same, which makes me wonder if the new T&Cs will take effect. Previously you wouldn't earn night/points credit but would receive elite recognition bennies. Marriott's new T&Cs say no elite recog bennies.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Would anyone like to give more info on property/ procedure on how they were able to search associate rate availability at SPG property using marriott.com
Last edited by rtgta; Sep 7, 2018 at 11:35 pm
Sep 7, 2018, 11:25 pm
#510
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Marriott Ti/LTP
Posts: 1,329
Don't know why you are having trouble. I am not doing anything special on either the app or website to pull up spg associate or friends rates. Just Marriott.com and the Marriott app with the normal codes
I can pull up Prince de Galles in paris for 200 eur on Dec 25. It's working great for me.
I can pull up Prince de Galles in paris for 200 eur on Dec 25. It's working great for me.