Marriott Platinum Challenge General Discussion Thread
Sep 15, 2018, 6:00 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DUS/AMS/HAM
Programs: HH-D / IHG-Sp / Marriott-P / LH-SEN / BA-S
Posts: 215
- Upon making 16 qualifying paid nights within 90 days of date of registration, participant will receive Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards or SPG Platinum Elite status for up to one year, based on their loyalty program affiliation. After the first year, Platinum Elite status will be retained by staying the required number of qualifying nights under the terms of the Marriott Rewards, The RitzCarlton Rewards and the SPG programs.
- If member does not make 16 qualifying paid nights within 90 days of their date of registration, member will be changed to the membership level which corresponds to number of nights stayed: Member tier for 0-9 nights stayed, Silver Elite tier for 10- 24 nights stayed and Gold Elite tier for 25 – 49 nights stayed.
- If member does not make 16 qualifying paid nights within 90 days of their date of registration, member will be changed to the membership level which corresponds to number of nights stayed: Member tier for 0-9 nights stayed, Silver Elite tier for 10- 24 nights stayed and Gold Elite tier for 25 – 49 nights stayed.
Sep 16, 2018, 2:17 pm
#32
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 561
I don't think that's the case. From various forums, CSRs have been either saying 90 days or until 12/31 (at least for people who signed up in Sep) and I'd rather play it safe and follow the 90-day limit. Haven't heard anyone mentioning the 1st of the month. I'm guessing Marriott isn't following SPG traditions?
Sep 18, 2018, 12:59 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
I don't think that's the case. From various forums, CSRs have been either saying 90 days or until 12/31 (at least for people who signed up in Sep) and I'd rather play it safe and follow the 90-day limit. Haven't heard anyone mentioning the 1st of the month. I'm guessing Marriott isn't following SPG traditions?
Sep 19, 2018, 7:15 am
#35
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
So I just had a recent 3 night stay where i paid points for 2 nights and cash for the 3rd. If I call in they should be able to tell me my progress on this challenge... right? Want to make triple sure they are counting the awards nights before i go and start mattress running.
Sep 19, 2018, 1:43 pm
#36
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 201
I just signed up myself. Started today, I have until 12/31/18 to complete.
Took 20 minutes. The rep was very knowledgeable about it. I used the iPhone texting service. (Awesome service if you’ve never used it before). It is a great way to get things accomplished if you don’t want to sit on hold, or can’t talk because of where you are.
Took 20 minutes. The rep was very knowledgeable about it. I used the iPhone texting service. (Awesome service if you’ve never used it before). It is a great way to get things accomplished if you don’t want to sit on hold, or can’t talk because of where you are.
Sep 19, 2018, 4:57 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
Sep 20, 2018, 7:39 pm
#39
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 113
Quick (perhaps silly) clarification on the platinum challenge: Do all 16 nights have to occur during the 3 months challenge period or do you just have to accumulate 16+ nights total (including what you already have for the year prior to the 3-month challenge period) by the end of the three months?
Sep 20, 2018, 9:49 pm
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,404
It should be 16 nights during the challenge period, but of course I haven't seen the T&Cs for your challenge.
Sep 21, 2018, 2:57 am
#41
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
Quick (perhaps silly) clarification on the platinum challenge: Do all 16 nights have to occur during the 3 months challenge period or do you just have to accumulate 16+ nights total (including what you already have for the year prior to the 3-month challenge period) by the end of the three months?
Members who are interested in the elite challenge promotion will need to call customer service for more information.
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Sep 21, 2018, 9:43 am
#42
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Preferably waiting for takeoff
Programs: AA EXP, MVPG, DL Silver, United Silver, Accor Platinum, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 458
So has anyone received confirmation by email or on their profile that they are enrolled in this challenge? I called and enrolled in it on 9/14 and never received a confirmation. Called on 9/20 and the rep confirmed I was enrolled, but didn't know why I hadn't received anything from Marriott.
Sep 21, 2018, 10:47 am
#43
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
So has anyone received confirmation by email or on their profile that they are enrolled in this challenge? I called and enrolled in it on 9/14 and never received a confirmation. Called on 9/20 and the rep confirmed I was enrolled, but didn't know why I hadn't received anything from Marriott.
Sadly there doesn't seem to be anything.
Sep 21, 2018, 11:14 am
#45
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However, it's possible that the T&Cs for one person's status challenge are not exactly the same as those applying to someone else. This is likely to occur, for example, if one person is getting the challenge through a corporate travel contract, and possibly if different countries of residence or credit cards are a factor, etc.
IMO it's irresponsible to assume and moreover people should be encouraged to read the T&Cs that apply to them.
IMO it's irresponsible to assume and moreover people should be encouraged to read the T&Cs that apply to them.