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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]
Oct 15, 2012, 6:12 pm
#976
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: OZ *G; HH Diamond;
Posts: 1,644
I would hang up and call again and ask for the taste of Gold promotion.
Oct 15, 2012, 8:10 pm
#977
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
50 nights is the number of nights needed to get to Gold and the maintain it every year.
Oct 16, 2012, 11:28 pm
#979
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: OH & NV
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, WN CP, Latin Pass Bonus
Posts: 3,707
i was signed up for Platinum Challenge and made my 9 stays in about 6 weeks (completed 3 days ago).
Is there anyway I can see on the marriott web site that the challenge was completed (with a platinum expiration date) and I am now Platinum for a year or so? If so, how long does it take to register?
Yes, I could call, but I like to see it in print.
Is there anyway I can see on the marriott web site that the challenge was completed (with a platinum expiration date) and I am now Platinum for a year or so? If so, how long does it take to register?
Yes, I could call, but I like to see it in print.
Oct 17, 2012, 4:27 am
#980
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
I don't think you can see it online but they will send you a new card in the post with the new expiration date. This usually takes a few weeks.
Oct 17, 2012, 7:46 am
#982
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,512
I signed for Platinum Challenge in July (expires on October 31) and completed 6 stays so far. I reviewed my possible hotel stays in the next year and so far I will have only 1 trip (5 night) where Marriott hotel (full service property) will be involved. I can make 3 stays (mattress run) and it will cost ~$250 in total, but now I don't really sure if it is worth to do (in terms of $$$). Is it really stupid to stop now? Another question - I know that Gold challenge is 6 stays, do you think I can ask Marriott to switch me from Platinum Challenge to Gold challenge, which means for me no more mattress run.
Oct 17, 2012, 8:36 am
#983
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
I signed for Platinum Challenge in July (expires on October 31) and completed 6 stays so far. I reviewed my possible hotel stays in the next year and so far I will have only 1 trip (5 night) where Marriott hotel (full service property) will be involved. I can make 3 stays (mattress run) and it will cost ~$250 in total, but now I don't really sure if it is worth to do (in terms of $$$). Is it really stupid to stop now? Another question - I know that Gold challenge is 6 stays, do you think I can ask Marriott to switch me from Platinum Challenge to Gold challenge, which means for me no more mattress run.
Oct 17, 2012, 9:36 am
#984
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 940
I signed for Platinum Challenge in July (expires on October 31) and completed 6 stays so far. I reviewed my possible hotel stays in the next year and so far I will have only 1 trip (5 night) where Marriott hotel (full service property) will be involved. I can make 3 stays (mattress run) and it will cost ~$250 in total, but now I don't really sure if it is worth to do (in terms of $$$). Is it really stupid to stop now? Another question - I know that Gold challenge is 6 stays, do you think I can ask Marriott to switch me from Platinum Challenge to Gold challenge, which means for me no more mattress run.
I would suggest you to do hotel-hop for your upcoming 5nights stay, just search for another Marriott family hotels in that area=) If you spend your 1st 2nights at hotel A, then 2nights at hotel B and then back to hotel A for your last night, you will have 3stays=)
Regards.
Oct 17, 2012, 10:12 am
#985
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,512
I don't they will allow you to change to Gold instead, my friend just tried and got rejected. No harm to email them though.
I would suggest you to do hotel-hop for your upcoming 5nights stay, just search for another Marriott family hotels in that area=) If you spend your 1st 2nights at hotel A, then 2nights at hotel B and then back to hotel A for your last night, you will have 3stays=)
Regards.
I would suggest you to do hotel-hop for your upcoming 5nights stay, just search for another Marriott family hotels in that area=) If you spend your 1st 2nights at hotel A, then 2nights at hotel B and then back to hotel A for your last night, you will have 3stays=)
Regards.
I call Marriott and test my luck with switching to Gold Challenge. I am not sure that (for me) it would be wise to spend ~$300 to make quick mattress runs just to have Platinum status next year and only use this benefit once (or twice).
Oct 17, 2012, 11:03 am
#986
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,075
It would be super, but this "official" upcoming trip will be next year (in March)...
I call Marriott and test my luck with switching to Gold Challenge. I am not sure that (for me) it would be wise to spend ~$300 to make quick mattress runs just to have Platinum status next year and only use this benefit once (or twice).
I call Marriott and test my luck with switching to Gold Challenge. I am not sure that (for me) it would be wise to spend ~$300 to make quick mattress runs just to have Platinum status next year and only use this benefit once (or twice).
When Mr. Nacho did his Gold Challenge, he lacked 2 nights and he couldn't extend the period. We talked about how much Gold worth and we decided that we wouldn't spend unnecessary $ just to get Gold. Fortunately we got a trip and stayed at CY and Mr. Nacho made it.
Oct 17, 2012, 11:46 am
#987
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA, UA, Marriott Gold
Posts: 349
It would be super, but this "official" upcoming trip will be next year (in March)...
I call Marriott and test my luck with switching to Gold Challenge. I am not sure that (for me) it would be wise to spend ~$300 to make quick mattress runs just to have Platinum status next year and only use this benefit once (or twice).
I call Marriott and test my luck with switching to Gold Challenge. I am not sure that (for me) it would be wise to spend ~$300 to make quick mattress runs just to have Platinum status next year and only use this benefit once (or twice).
Oct 18, 2012, 2:47 am
#988
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
It's not just the bonus points and arrival gift though. Since jk2 is currently not Gold, finishing the Platinum challenge would lead to free Internet and lounge access (plus the 50% bonus points and the arrival gift). This may or may not be worth the $300. I think a lot depends on the hotel where jk2 is going to stay in March.
Oct 18, 2012, 1:17 pm
#989
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA, UA, Marriott Gold
Posts: 349
It's not just the bonus points and arrival gift though. Since jk2 is currently not Gold, finishing the Platinum challenge would lead to free Internet and lounge access (plus the 50% bonus points and the arrival gift). This may or may not be worth the $300. I think a lot depends on the hotel where jk2 is going to stay in March.
Or maybe I'm the only one who could drink $300 worth of free lounge liquor in a week
Oct 19, 2012, 12:17 am
#990
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,075
It really depends on where you are going, internet is free for all MR members in Asia Pacific region. So if you are mainly staying in AP area, then the only thing you are buying is lounge access.
Again it really depending on how many nights you are planning on staying.
Again it really depending on how many nights you are planning on staying.