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]
Apr 7, 2019, 9:56 am
#2941
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
I called Marriott today (April 6) and talked to a very helpful agent who enrolled me in the Platinum Challenge in under 5 minutes. I am currently a Silver member, and the agent told me that I have 3 months to complete 16 nights to attain Platinum status. (The Gold Challenge of 8 nights in 3 months is also still available). Interestingly, she specified that I have until July 31 to complete the challenge. I asked her to verify the challenge end date, and she once again confirmed July 31. This would imply one actually has 3 calendar months to complete the challenge. I realize this is a different timeline than other posters experienced. I plan on reaching 16 nights well before July anyway, but I wanted to take a moment to provide a recent data point for those interested in a Marriott status challenge.
Apr 13, 2019, 3:34 am
#2942
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
Just have been posted my 16th night valid for Plat challenge and have been automatically upgraded 👍
Apr 18, 2019, 10:36 am
#2943
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: ARN
Programs: AC, SK, Marriott
Posts: 1,150
I just called and enrolled in the Platinum Challenge, easy peasy. 16 nights before July 31st should not be too hard.
Apr 28, 2019, 1:40 am
#2944
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,842
Does the " Road to Gold/Platinum Challenge" (from the wiki) still exist? The bump up one level? Presently Lifetime Gold and have some heavy 2nd half travel and looking to get an early bump to Platinum? If it exists, what are the present challenge requirements? Already have 14 nights / 4 stays booked.
Were you targeted or did you just call?
Were you targeted or did you just call?
Apr 28, 2019, 6:28 am
#2945
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: ARN
Programs: AC, SK, Marriott
Posts: 1,150
Does the " Road to Gold/Platinum Challenge" (from the wiki) still exist? The bump up one level? Presently Lifetime Gold and have some heavy 2nd half travel and looking to get an early bump to Platinum? If it exists, what are the present challenge requirements? Already have 14 nights / 4 stays booked.
Were you targeted or did you just call?
Were you targeted or did you just call?
May 7, 2019, 1:18 pm
#2946
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,165
Suggest reviewing https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...d-threads.html
Appears you have to call Marriott to do this.
Appears you have to call Marriott to do this.
May 7, 2019, 1:32 pm
#2947
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,842
May 7, 2019, 2:39 pm
#2948
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,165
Ah ok. I suppose the wiki info is now outdated. After the merger things changed. Hope someone have the new criteria and can update the wiki.
Aug 5, 2019, 1:41 pm
#2949
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1
I just completed the Platinum Challenge. I registered in May by calling. I checked out on Saturday with that stay pushing to 23 days in the 3 month period. My status was updated by Sunday. The sad part is that when I started the challenge, I was projected to have less than 35 nights this year. However, now I might be pushing 50 by year's end.
The new status is good through December 2020 regardless, right?
The new status is good through December 2020 regardless, right?
Aug 5, 2019, 3:27 pm
#2950
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Platinum challenges can be discussed in the newer thread: Marriott Platinum Challenge General Discussion Thread