Apr 27, 2016, 10:15 am
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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]
Mar 30, 2018, 8:31 pm
#2596
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: IAD / DCA
Programs: AA EP, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, United Silver, Bonvoy Titanium.
Posts: 158
Going to pull the trigger on this on Monday. I'm assuming I have to do the challenge and not taste of since I wasn't targeted? Also do prepaid rates count?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:32 pm
#2598
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 3
For anyone who was thinking about doing a Plat challenge, now is the time to do it. If you qualify, you get Plat through end of 2019 which means you will get the 4 guaranteed suite night awards! Game changer!!!
Apr 16, 2018, 8:11 pm
#2599
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 821
Marriott Platinum challenge for the new rule?
Just wondering what will happen Marriott Platinum challenge for the new rule?
I finish the Marriott Platinum challenge in 02/2018, under the old rule should be good till 02/2020....now looks like under new rule, in order to qualify Platinum in 2019, before 01/01/2019 I need finish either 25 stays in SPG, or 50 nights in SPG/Marriott ? (if I get new CC will be 35 nights then)
I finish the Marriott Platinum challenge in 02/2018, under the old rule should be good till 02/2020....now looks like under new rule, in order to qualify Platinum in 2019, before 01/01/2019 I need finish either 25 stays in SPG, or 50 nights in SPG/Marriott ? (if I get new CC will be 35 nights then)
Apr 16, 2018, 8:15 pm
#2600
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,076
Does anyone know how the new announcement affects me and ongoing status in 2018 across all programs? I am not sure at all how many stays/nights I will end up with this year due to sproadic travel plans.
There seems to be a lot of confusion with all of this consolidation.
Apr 16, 2018, 9:32 pm
#2601
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
It should be valid thru Feb 2020, or are there any options?
Remaining question is whether these Platinums are matched to Platinum Premier or kept as a basic Platinum from 2019. My Platinum is also via this challenge.
Remaining question is whether these Platinums are matched to Platinum Premier or kept as a basic Platinum from 2019. My Platinum is also via this challenge.
Apr 16, 2018, 11:10 pm
#2602
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
I have the same question, I have recently taken and achieved platinum challenge. Under the old program, I will maintain platinum elite until Jan 2020. But under the new policy, will I have platinum or platinum premier until Jan 2020?
Apr 17, 2018, 12:23 am
#2603
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Milano (Italy)
Programs: Marriott TITANIUM, BWR Dia, IHG, Millemiglia Alitalia
Posts: 487
I will finish my Plat challenge in mid May and become Plat Marriott till 2020 (already confirmed by CSR).
This earned Platinum level will reverse into Plat Premier in August? In fact, with the challenge you earn the status, it is not just a match...
Hope so!
Apr 17, 2018, 12:35 am
#2604
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
The website says if you achieve platinum in old program before August, you will become platinum premier for new program, so I believe we will become platinum after August. But for the status after Jan 2019 until Jan 2020, I am really not sure. Also, the old MR program downgrades you by one level if you did not meet the requirement of maintain your previous level regardless of your stay/night in that year. Dont know if the new program will maintain this or use SPG policy, downgrade you to the level which depends on your previous year stay/night.
Apr 17, 2018, 12:54 am
#2605
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,784
I would be surprised if those (like me) who have used the challenge and have Platinum through January 2020 will only hold onto it into 2019 when the program changes this August. I don't see it as being any different to a 'vanilla' Platinum who has already earned their status through stays in 2018 and has that status until January 2020.
Apr 17, 2018, 12:57 am
#2606
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
I would be surprised if those (like me) who have used the challenge and have Platinum through January 2020 will only hold onto it into 2019 when the program changes this August. I don't see it as being any different to a 'vanilla' Platinum who has already earned their status through stays in 2018 and has that status until January 2020.
Apr 17, 2018, 4:11 am
#2607
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
I was due to sign up for this promo yesterday, the challenge period would have taken me to 7/31.
I am now considering holding out on starting this promo until May 1st to cover up until August 30th, I would like want confirmation if I get Platinum Premier prior to August qualificaion or only or also post August too
I am now considering holding out on starting this promo until May 1st to cover up until August 30th, I would like want confirmation if I get Platinum Premier prior to August qualificaion or only or also post August too
Apr 17, 2018, 8:13 am
#2608
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,725
I'm currently Marriott Gold by way of SPG Gold through the Amex Platinum. Is the cheapest route to executive lounge benefits achieved by going for the Marriott Gold challenge or the Marriott Platinum challenge? Is it even possible to go for the Gold Challenge if my current status is Gold (albeit fake Gold since it's through credit card, not through hotel nights).
old Marriott Gold --> new Marriott Platinum
old Marriott Platinum --> new Marriott Platinum Premiere
old Marriott Gold --> new Marriott Platinum
old Marriott Platinum --> new Marriott Platinum Premiere
Apr 17, 2018, 1:34 pm
#2609
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,265
I'm currently Marriott Gold by way of SPG Gold through the Amex Platinum. Is the cheapest route to executive lounge benefits achieved by going for the Marriott Gold challenge or the Marriott Platinum challenge? Is it even possible to go for the Gold Challenge if my current status is Gold (albeit fake Gold since it's through credit card, not through hotel nights).
old Marriott Gold --> new Marriott Platinum
old Marriott Platinum --> new Marriott Platinum Premiere
old Marriott Gold --> new Marriott Platinum
old Marriott Platinum --> new Marriott Platinum Premiere
Apr 17, 2018, 7:34 pm
#2610
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
The Status Challenge Option is still active....I was considering a start in May rather than April but I believe if you get Platinum status before August you wil be Platinum Premier In August - Is that assumption correct?
Also is the effective date 1st August or end of August (30th)?
Also is the effective date 1st August or end of August (30th)?