Marriott Platinum Challenge General Discussion Thread
Jul 18, 2019, 11:09 am
#241
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: AC SE100, Delta Gold, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, HHGold, Accor Gold.
Posts: 41
Confirming just the 16 nights and no Choice option. I"m just a couple nights now from 50 actual nights and when I hit it I'll get the choice options..
The benefit of the challenge is that from 16 nights until now I've been recognized as Platinum for all other benefits..
The benefit of the challenge is that from 16 nights until now I've been recognized as Platinum for all other benefits..
. Knowing that is helpful.
Jul 28, 2019, 3:36 pm
#242
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 484
Started a platinum challenge due to a bunch of paid work stays coming up. Calling in and asking for one was pretty simple, they had no issue getting me signed up once I got to a representative. Should be done with it in the next few weeks, they confirmed it might take a week after to show my status in my profile after completing it.
Jul 29, 2019, 11:14 am
#243
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 85
Started a platinum challenge due to a bunch of paid work stays coming up. Calling in and asking for one was pretty simple, they had no issue getting me signed up once I got to a representative. Should be done with it in the next few weeks, they confirmed it might take a week after to show my status in my profile after completing it.
Jul 30, 2019, 5:34 am
#244
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Hilton-Diamond, SPG-Platinum, United Airlines-Global Services
Posts: 14
I'm in the middle of a platinum challenge that I started in May. i have until the end of August. So the timeframe is advance 90 days from when you call to start the challenge. Whatever month 90bdays brings you to you have until the end of that month. They always end challenges at the end of a month. So if you start a challenge at the beginning of a month then you could end up with closer to 120 days to complete your challenge.
Aug 3, 2019, 9:48 pm
#245
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 484
I'm in the middle of a platinum challenge that I started in May. i have until the end of August. So the timeframe is advance 90 days from when you call to start the challenge. Whatever month 90bdays brings you to you have until the end of that month. They always end challenges at the end of a month. So if you start a challenge at the beginning of a month then you could end up with closer to 120 days to complete your challenge.
Aug 6, 2019, 7:40 am
#246
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,900
Quick way to Marriott Platinum Elite Status?
It’s already August 6th. I’ll be going gearing up to do some mileage runs and vacation. I don’t have elite status with any chain. I do have a few cards that grant me status. I think AMEX Platinum gives Marriott Gold, but I never registered for it. Now I want to give this a try and achieve Platinum Elite. What’s the fastest way to do this? I think I read somewhere that I can request a Platinum challenge and stay 16 nights in 90 days? When should I time the request to maximize the opportunity? If I achieve Platinum within the next 3 months, when will this expire? Will Platinum obtained from this challenge count towards lifetime status? So that I only have to do this the hard way for 9 more years?
Thx.
Thx.
Aug 6, 2019, 8:23 am
#247
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: IHG - spire amb, Marriot - tit, Radisson - plat, Hilton - gold, Accor -gold, GHA - plat
Posts: 282
You will find all your answers in this thread.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/1303206-taste-gold-platinum-promotion-platinum-challenge-merged-threads.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-marriott-bonvoy/1303206-taste-gold-platinum-promotion-platinum-challenge-merged-threads.html
Aug 6, 2019, 8:15 pm
#248
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 12
I'm in the middle of a platinum challenge that I started in May. i have until the end of August. So the timeframe is advance 90 days from when you call to start the challenge. Whatever month 90bdays brings you to you have until the end of that month. They always end challenges at the end of a month. So if you start a challenge at the beginning of a month then you could end up with closer to 120 days to complete your challenge.
Last edited by Rad747; Aug 6, 2019 at 8:16 pm Reason: to provide clarity
Aug 6, 2019, 8:34 pm
#249
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,914
yes, once you become platinum via the challenge and hit 50 nights total, you will get a choice of gifts.
Aug 6, 2019, 8:38 pm
#250
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 12
A little confusion on my part. Do I get the "5 nights credit" as a choice of gift when I complete 16 nights and become Platinum or do I still require the 50 nights to get it? Thanks
Aug 7, 2019, 12:26 am
#251
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,914
Aug 7, 2019, 9:54 pm
#253
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 23
I have started platinum challenge on June 4th and I got time up to September end, as many said it's not exactly 90 days but 3 month + first month complete days. I have completed my challenge on 6th of August and instantly afternoon have seen my status changed to platinum. Few points I have observed, a) I had Amex platinum which given me gold and immediatly I enrolled for challenge, 80% time I got upgrade and in Westin property I was upgraded to Club category with club lounge access b) Aloft category I got upgraded to best available room which they consider as Suit c) Best experience I got from Fairfield in terms of very friendly staff and they arranged an elite night gathering. d) I always took PDF copy of my bill and tweet it to Bonvoy team to include fast which helped me many times as first time I seen it got delayed. e) I requested theWestin hotel Bonvoy team to update my stay and that night itself it got updated so it's better to keep positive and friendly terms with hotel where we stay. Now I think I can go for Titanium ��
Aug 10, 2019, 6:08 pm
#255
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,900
You will find all your answers in this thread.
"Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]
"Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]
It’s already August 6th. I’ll be going gearing up to do some mileage runs and vacation. I don’t have elite status with any chain. I do have a few cards that grant me status. I think AMEX Platinum gives Marriott Gold, but I never registered for it. Now I want to give this a try and achieve Platinum Elite. What’s the fastest way to do this? I think I read somewhere that I can request a Platinum challenge and stay 16 nights in 90 days? When should I time the request to maximize the opportunity? If I achieve Platinum within the next 3 months, when will this expire? Will Platinum obtained from this challenge count towards lifetime status? So that I only have to do this the hard way for 9 more years?
Thanks!