Apr 27, 2016, 10:15 am
Last edit by: mediator
Taste of Gold/Platinum
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
"Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]
Jun 29, 2015, 8:25 am
#2146
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,114
I recently wrote an email (around Jun11) to MR email for Gold challenge and they offered me this challenge by accumulating 6 stays through Spet 30th.
However, I am reaching the 6th stay in about two weeks.
I also know the policy of challenge is only offering once per year, so I am not sure if I could do it. If not, I think I will do SPG plat challenge instead, since they have many events and bonus in Q2.
The question is can I ask them if I can do plat challenge? because it only requires 3 more stays which I can be easily to achieve. (I have plans for staying in hotels for the next couple months). Or is there any way I can either write or call them?
Thanks~
However, I am reaching the 6th stay in about two weeks.
I also know the policy of challenge is only offering once per year, so I am not sure if I could do it. If not, I think I will do SPG plat challenge instead, since they have many events and bonus in Q2.
The question is can I ask them if I can do plat challenge? because it only requires 3 more stays which I can be easily to achieve. (I have plans for staying in hotels for the next couple months). Or is there any way I can either write or call them?
Thanks~
Congrats.
Jun 29, 2015, 9:30 am
#2147
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
We got Gold in 2014, so have it all this year...but I can't remember, when does it expire? I thought it was maybe February of 2016, but Feb 1 or Feb 28? Or is it just to the end of this year - Dec. 31, 2015?
Jun 29, 2015, 9:38 am
#2148
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
PS February 2016 is a leap year so Feb 29th!
Jul 14, 2015, 9:20 am
#2149
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: CVG
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 150
I am a Hilton Diamond member with enough Hilton activity this year to achieve Platinum status with Marriott. I would like to give Marriott a try. I would like to do a status challenge for Platinum preferrably, but at least Gold. I signed up for MR today and called the MR phone number to request a challenge. They told me the only way to do a challenge is to get a challenge to the next level, i.e. as I have nothing, I should achieve Silver first at 10 nights and then ask for a Gold challenge. People on here seem to get offered a no status to Gold or Platinum challenge. How do I do this? I offered up my Hilton Diamond credentials, but that didn't seem to matter. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Jul 14, 2015, 2:27 pm
#2150
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*E50, SPG/Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,917
I am a Hilton Diamond member with enough Hilton activity this year to achieve Platinum status with Marriott. I would like to give Marriott a try. I would like to do a status challenge for Platinum preferrably, but at least Gold. I signed up for MR today and called the MR phone number to request a challenge. They told me the only way to do a challenge is to get a challenge to the next level, i.e. as I have nothing, I should achieve Silver first at 10 nights and then ask for a Gold challenge. People on here seem to get offered a no status to Gold or Platinum challenge. How do I do this? I offered up my Hilton Diamond credentials, but that didn't seem to matter. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I would definitely not request a silver challenge (if it ever exists).
Jul 14, 2015, 4:41 pm
#2151
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: UA 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 678
I am a Hilton Diamond member with enough Hilton activity this year to achieve Platinum status with Marriott. I would like to give Marriott a try. I would like to do a status challenge for Platinum preferrably, but at least Gold. I signed up for MR today and called the MR phone number to request a challenge. They told me the only way to do a challenge is to get a challenge to the next level, i.e. as I have nothing, I should achieve Silver first at 10 nights and then ask for a Gold challenge. People on here seem to get offered a no status to Gold or Platinum challenge. How do I do this? I offered up my Hilton Diamond credentials, but that didn't seem to matter. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Jul 14, 2015, 5:47 pm
#2152
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
I don't want a challenge/Road, I want a "Taste". Is that something you can call and request, or do you have to wait until they target you (if they do).
Jul 15, 2015, 5:31 pm
#2154
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Marriott Rewards: Platinum
Posts: 124
Hey everyone - quick question. Has anyone ever did a challenge when they ALREADY had status? My platinum is due to run out in Feb 2016. I won't have enough nights for the 2015 year, but I am doing a ton of travel in the next 3 months, so could easily get the 9 stays that I would need. I already called to try, and they said no. I'm wondering if I just need to play agent roulette. Can anyone confirm that it's possible/they've done it?
Jul 15, 2015, 5:50 pm
#2155
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Hey everyone - quick question. Has anyone ever did a challenge when they ALREADY had status? My platinum is due to run out in Feb 2016. I won't have enough nights for the 2015 year, but I am doing a ton of travel in the next 3 months, so could easily get the 9 stays that I would need. I already called to try, and they said no. I'm wondering if I just need to play agent roulette. Can anyone confirm that it's possible/they've done it?
Jul 15, 2015, 6:52 pm
#2156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
And I would have done that, except that I read (here) that the points you spend are deducted from your lifetime points.
Then (when it was too late) I found out that they shouldn't be, and you can get them back by calling.
Oh, well.
Still looking for cheap meetings.
Then (when it was too late) I found out that they shouldn't be, and you can get them back by calling.
Oh, well.
Still looking for cheap meetings.
Jul 15, 2015, 7:06 pm
#2157
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Marriott Rewards: Platinum
Posts: 124
Well I'd rather not pay.....anyone have any luck?
Jul 19, 2015, 7:34 am
#2158
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Marriott Rewards: Platinum
Posts: 124
Guess i'll just give it another shot and play agent roulette. Will let you know if I'm successful!
Jul 19, 2015, 9:22 am
#2160
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786