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]
May 7, 2017, 3:32 pm
#2341
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
Hmm I am planning a trip to SE Asia. I currently have gold status with marriott which will drop off in a few months. I was just going to get the amex plat to maintain gold status. Is marriott plat worth it over gold? I was marriott plat a few years ago from a status challenge, but the difference between gold and plat at that time was negligible. In SE Asia I could probably get really cheap rates to make plat. Is it worth doing? Will spg stays count towards the challenge?
May 7, 2017, 4:51 pm
#2342
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Status match from MR Gold to MR Plat? That wouldn't make any sense. Status matches are across programs not within them. If you have the Gold then what's the problem? You can do the Plat Challenge as offered. I'm doing the exact same thing (9 stays till July 31 to get Plat). If it's too hard for you to patch in 9 stays in 3 months you might want to think about if Platinum status will be worth it for you.
May 8, 2017, 8:17 am
#2343
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
Hmm I am planning a trip to SE Asia. I currently have gold status with marriott which will drop off in a few months. I was just going to get the amex plat to maintain gold status. Is marriott plat worth it over gold? I was marriott plat a few years ago from a status challenge, but the difference between gold and plat at that time was negligible. In SE Asia I could probably get really cheap rates to make plat. Is it worth doing? Will spg stays count towards the challenge?
Now you say your Gold status drops off in a few months? Status typically plays through February the second year after earned (earned May, 2016, good through Feb, 2018). You may want to recheck your account and do the math again.
Lastly, the two programs are separate programs (with status and point sharing until merged). Any stays at SPG will only count for status at SPG and the same for MR. So if you choose to do a MR challenge, then all stays need be with MR properties. SPG stays will still earn you points that you can move to MR, but not count for status or challenge qualifications with MR.
May 8, 2017, 10:45 am
#2344
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
There is still little difference between gold and platinum as far as property benefits, if any. So shooting for Platinum is, for all intents, just a status play.
Now you say your Gold status drops off in a few months? Status typically plays through February the second year after earned (earned May, 2016, good through Feb, 2018). You may want to recheck your account and do the math again.
Lastly, the two programs are separate programs (with status and point sharing until merged). Any stays at SPG will only count for status at SPG and the same for MR. So if you choose to do a MR challenge, then all stays need be with MR properties. SPG stays will still earn you points that you can move to MR, but not count for status or challenge qualifications with MR.
Now you say your Gold status drops off in a few months? Status typically plays through February the second year after earned (earned May, 2016, good through Feb, 2018). You may want to recheck your account and do the math again.
Lastly, the two programs are separate programs (with status and point sharing until merged). Any stays at SPG will only count for status at SPG and the same for MR. So if you choose to do a MR challenge, then all stays need be with MR properties. SPG stays will still earn you points that you can move to MR, but not count for status or challenge qualifications with MR.
maybe i am mistaken about the status ending date and confusing with one of my other status programs. Thank you for your answers!
May 8, 2017, 11:08 am
#2345
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Plus, if you're already Gold then the MR Platinum Challenge is easier to meet than the SPG one.
May 8, 2017, 1:44 pm
#2346
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
The way I see it, the biggest advantage of going from MR Gold -> MR Plat is the fact that it gives you the same upgrade on SPG into the bargain. And SPG Plat is worth a great deal more than SPG Gold.
Plus, if you're already Gold then the MR Platinum Challenge is easier to meet than the SPG one.
Plus, if you're already Gold then the MR Platinum Challenge is easier to meet than the SPG one.
Jun 3, 2017, 12:13 am
#2347
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 134
I'm confused about something. If I complete the Marriott status challenge next month, I will get Marriott Platinum status until Feb. 2019 but will only get SPG Platinum status until the end of 2017 or Feb 2018, is this correct or will I get both for the same time period?
I thought I read upstream that the SPG Platinum status would expire at the end 2017 or in Feb 2018.
Thanks!
I thought I read upstream that the SPG Platinum status would expire at the end 2017 or in Feb 2018.
Thanks!
Jun 3, 2017, 1:07 am
#2348
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
I'm confused about something. If I complete the Marriott status challenge next month, I will get Marriott Platinum status until Feb. 2019 but will only get SPG Platinum status until the end of 2017 or Feb 2018, is this correct or will I get both for the same time period?
I thought I read upstream that the SPG Platinum status would expire at the end 2017 or in Feb 2018.
Thanks!
I thought I read upstream that the SPG Platinum status would expire at the end 2017 or in Feb 2018.
Thanks!
Jun 4, 2017, 4:55 am
#2349
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Do you guys think if me and my wife asked Marriott to under take the challenge that they would accept even thou we have no been targeted. I am gold with Marriott and SPG along with Mrs Flame3601, and we have a trip coming up in October and if i had Marriott Plat status i would stay only at Marriott properties even thou they are a bit more expensive !
You guys reckon they will accept ?
You guys reckon they will accept ?
Jun 4, 2017, 7:30 am
#2350
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
Do you guys think if me and my wife asked Marriott to under take the challenge that they would accept even thou we have no been targeted. I am gold with Marriott and SPG along with Mrs Flame3601, and we have a trip coming up in October and if i had Marriott Plat status i would stay only at Marriott properties even thou they are a bit more expensive !
You guys reckon they will accept ?
You guys reckon they will accept ?
Jun 4, 2017, 7:45 am
#2351
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
I called and was informed they are not doing any "Taste of Platinums for Golds" , but will offer me a Platinum challenge. Not sure if that is correct , but also sent a PM to the Marriott Rewards team on FB and see where that leads me.
Jun 5, 2017, 11:50 am
#2352
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Update
Marriott Rewards gold line have informed me the promotion is no longer running for golds wanting to have a taste of platinum status , they did imply it is still on the table for silvers. The call centre agent did let me know that a Platinum challenge is available to me but it was something like 18 nights/12 stays if i recall correctly. I also asked via Marriott Rewards Face Book page through PM as i always like to get a second opinion from different departments/teams. They informed me that it was not running for golds wanting to have to apply for the taste of Platinum promo , but did not mention anything about a Platinum challenge that the call centre mentioned . They did go on to say to keep asking within the coming months as these promos come and go.
Hope this helps
Marriott Rewards gold line have informed me the promotion is no longer running for golds wanting to have a taste of platinum status , they did imply it is still on the table for silvers. The call centre agent did let me know that a Platinum challenge is available to me but it was something like 18 nights/12 stays if i recall correctly. I also asked via Marriott Rewards Face Book page through PM as i always like to get a second opinion from different departments/teams. They informed me that it was not running for golds wanting to have to apply for the taste of Platinum promo , but did not mention anything about a Platinum challenge that the call centre mentioned . They did go on to say to keep asking within the coming months as these promos come and go.
Hope this helps
Jun 5, 2017, 12:02 pm
#2353
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: HH-D; MR-P/LTP; SPG-P
Posts: 849
And if you read your own post above (2349) you only wanted the platinum challenge. Now that they offer it to you you're not interested. Makes no sense.
And frankly, MR P benefits aren't really that much better then G (welcome gift/points and a slightly higher bonus, but both get Lounge/breakfast/Internet) to not choose to stay at a Marriott just because they won't comp you to P.
And frankly, MR P benefits aren't really that much better then G (welcome gift/points and a slightly higher bonus, but both get Lounge/breakfast/Internet) to not choose to stay at a Marriott just because they won't comp you to P.
Jun 5, 2017, 12:59 pm
#2354
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
Update
Marriott Rewards gold line have informed me the promotion is no longer running for golds wanting to have a taste of platinum status , they did imply it is still on the table for silvers. The call centre agent did let me know that a Platinum challenge is available to me but it was something like 18 nights/12 stays if i recall correctly. I also asked via Marriott Rewards Face Book page through PM as i always like to get a second opinion from different departments/teams. They informed me that it was not running for golds wanting to have to apply for the taste of Platinum promo , but did not mention anything about a Platinum challenge that the call centre mentioned . They did go on to say to keep asking within the coming months as these promos come and go.
Hope this helps
Marriott Rewards gold line have informed me the promotion is no longer running for golds wanting to have a taste of platinum status , they did imply it is still on the table for silvers. The call centre agent did let me know that a Platinum challenge is available to me but it was something like 18 nights/12 stays if i recall correctly. I also asked via Marriott Rewards Face Book page through PM as i always like to get a second opinion from different departments/teams. They informed me that it was not running for golds wanting to have to apply for the taste of Platinum promo , but did not mention anything about a Platinum challenge that the call centre mentioned . They did go on to say to keep asking within the coming months as these promos come and go.
Hope this helps
Jun 5, 2017, 3:45 pm
#2355
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
And if you read your own post above (2349) you only wanted the platinum challenge. Now that they offer it to you you're not interested. Makes no sense.
And frankly, MR P benefits aren't really that much better then G (welcome gift/points and a slightly higher bonus, but both get Lounge/breakfast/Internet) to not choose to stay at a Marriott just because they won't comp you to P.
And frankly, MR P benefits aren't really that much better then G (welcome gift/points and a slightly higher bonus, but both get Lounge/breakfast/Internet) to not choose to stay at a Marriott just because they won't comp you to P.