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Old Jan 15, 2021, 5:32 am
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Hi All,

I have called Marriott about this and they said it is currently suspended - does anyone know if there is a way to request it. Or is it definitely suspended and no way around it?
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by HB7
Hi All,

I have called Marriott about this and they said it is currently suspended - does anyone know if there is a way to request it. Or is it definitely suspended and no way around it?
They still open for status match I believe? Maybe that's another way even if you don't have any status with another chain to match, there is a way around it too.
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 5:58 am
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Originally Posted by Juntima
They still open for status match I believe? Maybe that's another way even if you don't have any status with another chain to match, there is a way around it too.
Unfortunately I have no status with any chains at all. Is there any other way around it?
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 6:09 am
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Originally Posted by HB7
Unfortunately I have no status with any chains at all. Is there any other way around it?
One quick way is buying InterContinental Ambassador, it comes with Platinum Elite status in IHG, then stay a night at a cheap IHG to get a folio, then you are all set to match with Marriott.
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 6:40 am
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Originally Posted by Juntima
One quick way is buying InterContinental Ambassador, it comes with Platinum Elite status in IHG, then stay a night at a cheap IHG to get a folio, then you are all set to match with Marriott.
Awesome! Thanks for that, that should do it!
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 6:55 am
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Originally Posted by HB7
Awesome! Thanks for that, that should do it!
Don't even need to do that. Apply for the Marriott business AMEX credit card and get a complementary Plat status for a year starting Feb 1, 2021 - $125 annual fee.
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 7:17 am
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I think the complimentary Plat status was limited time offer and ended on Jan. 13, 2021.
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 8:47 am
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Originally Posted by Repooc17
Don't even need to do that. Apply for the Marriott business AMEX credit card and get a complementary Plat status for a year starting Feb 1, 2021 - $125 annual fee.
I'm UK based, so unfortunately I don't think we have that
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 8:57 am
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Originally Posted by HB7
I'm UK based, so unfortunately I don't think we have that
You can apply AMEX Plat (UK ver.) to get Hilton Gold then status match to Marriott Platinum. You probably need a stay at Hilton to do the status match, though.
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Old Jan 15, 2021, 9:06 am
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Originally Posted by lAzyTraveler
You can apply AMEX Plat (UK ver.) to get Hilton Gold then status match to Marriott Platinum. You probably need a stay at Hilton to do the status match, though.
Oh yeh that is another way to do it actually. Thanks
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Old Jan 16, 2021, 6:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Juntima
One quick way is buying InterContinental Ambassador, it comes with Platinum Elite status in IHG, then stay a night at a cheap IHG to get a folio, then you are all set to match with Marriott.
Hi Juntima, a thought just occurred to me. If I buy IC Ambassador, according to an article from TPG, your IHG status will be showing IC Ambassador: https://thepointsguy.co.uk/guide/int...sador-program/

I know I will get all the IHG Platinum Elite benefits with IC Ambassador, but will my IHG status actually display Platinum Elite or IC Ambassador - and therefore not qualify for a status match?
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Old Jan 16, 2021, 11:21 pm
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Originally Posted by HB7
Hi Juntima, a thought just occurred to me. If I buy IC Ambassador, according to an article from TPG, your IHG status will be showing IC Ambassador: https://thepointsguy.co.uk/guide/int...sador-program/

I know I will get all the IHG Platinum Elite benefits with IC Ambassador, but will my IHG status actually display Platinum Elite or IC Ambassador - and therefore not qualify for a status match?
If log on a computer (it's kind of buggy on a phone), 2 digital cards will show, slide it to see the IHG card, screencap and crop only the IHG card (best that IC Amb not visible in the picture), then you are all good.
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Old Jan 17, 2021, 3:49 am
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Originally Posted by Juntima
If log on a computer (it's kind of buggy on a phone), 2 digital cards will show, slide it to see the IHG card, screencap and crop only the IHG card (best that IC Amb not visible in the picture), then you are all good.
Aha I see! Thanks for that!
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Old Jan 18, 2021, 3:49 pm
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Hi . If I apply to do a status match from Hilton to Bonvoy platinum , will the upcoming double elite nights promotion count towards my 15 nights in 90 days to keep status for the year ? i.e will 8 nights be enough (16 after bonus ) . I think the wording is 15 paid nights so I'm doubtful . I messaged the contact centre but nobody has replied .

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Old Jan 18, 2021, 5:58 pm
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Originally Posted by crombiestone
Hi . If I apply to do a status match from Hilton to Bonvoy platinum , will the upcoming double elite nights promotion count towards my 15 nights in 90 days to keep status for the year ? i.e will 8 nights be enough (16 after bonus ) . I think the wording is 15 paid nights so I'm doubtful . I messaged the contact centre but nobody has replied .

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I asked this question on Twitter, and they said that the bonus nights do not count towards status earning.
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