Marriott Platinum Challenge General Discussion Thread
Apr 24, 2019, 8:32 am
#211
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,235
Just completed my 16th night on Mon, and about 30 hours after check out, before the stay actually credited, upgraded to Platinum.
However, how do I found out how long my status valid to? I've heard that anyone upgraded since March will have almost 2 years of status... Is that true.
However, how do I found out how long my status valid to? I've heard that anyone upgraded since March will have almost 2 years of status... Is that true.
I couldn't find the status validity date either, so I called and they said it's showing in my account as January 2021.
Apr 24, 2019, 11:32 am
#212
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 19
Just completed my 16th night on Monday and been upgraded to Platinum on tuesday morning. Hooray! It is great to know it will last till January 2021. Thank you.
May 9, 2019, 9:37 am
#213
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Hilton-Diamond, SPG-Platinum, United Airlines-Global Services
Posts: 14
Can I do simultaneous nights at different properties?
I just started my platinum challenge and have a work trip coming up to Atlanta. I found an inexpensive property outside of Atlanta that I'm considering booking to use as a mattress run to meet my 16 nights ( only $85 per night). But to do that I would have a reservation at my work related hotel and a simultaneous reservation at this cheap hotel. Does anyone know if I book two stays at two different hotels that overlap in dates whether those nights from both stays would all count towards my 16 nights? Thanks.
May 9, 2019, 12:33 pm
#214
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Preferably waiting for takeoff
Programs: AA EXP, MVPG, DL Silver, United Silver, Accor Platinum, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 458
I just started my platinum challenge and have a work trip coming up to Atlanta. I found an inexpensive property outside of Atlanta that I'm considering booking to use as a mattress run to meet my 16 nights ( only $85 per night). But to do that I would have a reservation at my work related hotel and a simultaneous reservation at this cheap hotel. Does anyone know if I book two stays at two different hotels that overlap in dates whether those nights from both stays would all count towards my 16 nights? Thanks.
May 9, 2019, 1:24 pm
#215
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Hilton-Diamond, SPG-Platinum, United Airlines-Global Services
Posts: 14
I would be able to physically check in to each property since they are only about 15 minutes apart. After checking in in-person the hotels don't track your comings and goings. And I never checkout at the front desk, just do automatic checkout. Are you suggesting something different? Thanks for your reply.
May 9, 2019, 4:54 pm
#216
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Preferably waiting for takeoff
Programs: AA EXP, MVPG, DL Silver, United Silver, Accor Platinum, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 458
I would be able to physically check in to each property since they are only about 15 minutes apart. After checking in in-person the hotels don't track your comings and goings. And I never checkout at the front desk, just do automatic checkout. Are you suggesting something different? Thanks for your reply.
May 9, 2019, 5:25 pm
#217
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,153
Did anyone get confirmation if reward nights count toward the challenge? What about nights booked through 3rd parties (Air Miles, ExpediaforTD, etc.)?
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 9, 2019, 5:39 pm
#218
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
I would be able to physically check in to each property since they are only about 15 minutes apart. After checking in in-person the hotels don't track your comings and goings. And I never checkout at the front desk, just do automatic checkout. Are you suggesting something different? Thanks for your reply.
It will only give you credit for one stay, or the other. Not both. There is no way getting around this, and even if you did, the integrity system would catch it and demote you.
I think Marriott's systems verify overlapping nights (with the same date). Since you physically can't be sleeping in two locations, they wouldn't credit you additional nights or stays. BTW as I remember Starwood did allow up to three rooms on the same date for multiple night credit - but this was discontinued with Marriott.
May 9, 2019, 5:40 pm
#219
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
Nights booked through 3rd parties have never counted. It must be an eligible rate, which is defined in the T&Cs but basically has to be booked through an eligible Marriott channel. The closest to 3rd parties is a corporate TA, but using Expedia or anything else for personal travel has never counted and still doesn't.
May 9, 2019, 5:44 pm
#220
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Hilton-Diamond, SPG-Platinum, United Airlines-Global Services
Posts: 14
Can I do simultaneous nights at different properties?
Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like I will have to think of something else. Much appreciated.
May 9, 2019, 10:32 pm
#221
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,153
Nights booked through 3rd parties have never counted. It must be an eligible rate, which is defined in the T&Cs but basically has to be booked through an eligible Marriott channel. The closest to 3rd parties is a corporate TA, but using Expedia or anything else for personal travel has never counted and still doesn't.
May 12, 2019, 8:00 am
#224
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
May 12, 2019, 8:11 am
#225
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Hence, the use of “FWIW”.