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 23, 2013, 1:33 am
#1441
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
nothing personal here, but IMO, congrads to MR for finally becoming enlightened.........
Hello
I'm a bit surprised that Marriott does not match statuses with other loyalty programs
here is the answer to my request:
Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards.
Our program does not have an aspect that rewards members for nights spent at our competitors. The Elite status of a Marriott Rewards member is normally calculated each year based on the number of Elite nights accrued in the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Marriott Rewards members need to reach 10 nights for the Silver level, 50 nights for the Gold level, or 75 nights for the Platinum level.
I have reviewed your account history and the upcoming reservations associated with your account. I regret to inform you that a conditional Elite upgrade cannot be offered at this time.
Please visit the following link for additional information concerning Elite membership:
http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/elite.mi
Thank you for choosing Marriott.
Regards,
I'm a bit surprised that Marriott does not match statuses with other loyalty programs
here is the answer to my request:
Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards.
Our program does not have an aspect that rewards members for nights spent at our competitors. The Elite status of a Marriott Rewards member is normally calculated each year based on the number of Elite nights accrued in the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Marriott Rewards members need to reach 10 nights for the Silver level, 50 nights for the Gold level, or 75 nights for the Platinum level.
I have reviewed your account history and the upcoming reservations associated with your account. I regret to inform you that a conditional Elite upgrade cannot be offered at this time.
Please visit the following link for additional information concerning Elite membership:
http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/elite.mi
Thank you for choosing Marriott.
Regards,
May 23, 2013, 2:33 am
#1442
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
That's interesting because Mr. Nacho asked for a Plat challenge as Gold and he only mentioned that he is IHG plat. They gave it to him without asking for statement.
May 23, 2013, 9:06 pm
#1443
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: le club accor plat adv plus; hilton gold;
Posts: 144
help if we are downumder??
hi- been trying for 2 weeks now to get at least a gold taste - I have hilton gold AND le club accor platinum...every time we ring the number for asia i get told no way...or they dont know what i am talking about....please help!
May 24, 2013, 5:52 am
#1444
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
If it doesn't work, send a PM to Marriott Concierge here at FT (do a search here at FT to send them a PM).
May 24, 2013, 5:54 am
#1445
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Qantas Platinum 1, IHG Diamond, United 1K, Avis President
Posts: 347
Accor Platinum has been given away for free and Hilton Gold is given away with a credit card. Have you stayed any nights at these hotels? Perhaps e-mailing ahead with your statement might help. It does seem like Marriott is tightening up their standards.
May 25, 2013, 1:12 am
#1446
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: le club accor plat adv plus; hilton gold;
Posts: 144
hi- DID this- sent through my upcoming reservations- still nope...grrrrrrrr
May 25, 2013, 7:01 am
#1447
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,095
May 25, 2013, 11:08 am
#1448
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Northern England
Programs: IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond, iPrefer Gold
Posts: 68
Status match
Hi,
First post on the Marriott section, so forgive me if this has been done to death before!
Does the Marriott programme offer a status match? Basically I am Hilton Diamond and Six Continents Platinum, but new to Marriott.... Will they give me a higher level status by, erm, asking? If so, who do I approach?
Many thanks
redbus
First post on the Marriott section, so forgive me if this has been done to death before!
Does the Marriott programme offer a status match? Basically I am Hilton Diamond and Six Continents Platinum, but new to Marriott.... Will they give me a higher level status by, erm, asking? If so, who do I approach?
Many thanks
redbus
Last edited by redbus; May 25, 2013 at 12:03 pm Reason: typo
May 25, 2013, 11:53 am
#1449
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
"Done to death" is an understatement. Try a search for "gold challenge" or "platinum challenge" and you'll find what you're looking for. "Status match" should also yield similar results.
May 26, 2013, 5:14 pm
#1450
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SVG
Posts: 1,172
Do stays at all Marriott brands count when doing a challenge, even Fairfield Inn&Suites?
May 26, 2013, 6:52 pm
#1452
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,831
My challenge will expire on 30Jun, and I am 1 stay short. No real travel plan that I can stay in Marriott property until Jul.
Of course I can do mattress run.
Will they extend?
Of course I can do mattress run.
Will they extend?
May 26, 2013, 7:02 pm
#1453
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
to find out the CORRECT answer why don't you ask MR????????
if not, as you're in SIN you can take an easy night in JB.........
if not, as you're in SIN you can take an easy night in JB.........
Last edited by BKKLEE; May 26, 2013 at 7:17 pm
May 26, 2013, 10:16 pm
#1454
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: UA 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 678
I could easily book 12 stays in the future and send them my upcoming reservations. It doesn't prove anything as I can cancel them
May 27, 2013, 12:55 am
#1455
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
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