Platinum Elite - pick 5 elite nights or 5 suite nights?
Sep 23, 2018, 8:37 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, BAEC Silver, TK Miles & Smiles Elite
Posts: 2,209
[QUOTE=margarita girl;30235601] SNIP
Also check to see what upgrades are offered with the SNA. (Some properties offer you an upgrade to an Executive Room. Looking at you Renaissance BCN.
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I thought the Le Meridien BCN was a pile of crap too with absolutely zero room upgrade for me as a Platinum (DYKWIA!!!), a mediocre 3* breakfast spread (compared to Asian Le Meridian hotels) and of course no lounge or Platinum drinks in the evening. Service was excellent but may as well have stayed at a Four Points.
Where to stay in BCN to get some loyalty benefits?
Also check to see what upgrades are offered with the SNA. (Some properties offer you an upgrade to an Executive Room. Looking at you Renaissance BCN.
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I thought the Le Meridien BCN was a pile of crap too with absolutely zero room upgrade for me as a Platinum (DYKWIA!!!), a mediocre 3* breakfast spread (compared to Asian Le Meridian hotels) and of course no lounge or Platinum drinks in the evening. Service was excellent but may as well have stayed at a Four Points.
Where to stay in BCN to get some loyalty benefits?
Sep 23, 2018, 4:40 pm
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,044
Normal delay in Platinum Choice offer after qualifying?
My account overview says I have 54 nights this year. How soon after attaining 50 nights is one supposed to be offered the Platinum Choice? Do they send you an e-mail?
I have tried looking up benefits on their website, but it has glitches today.
If I do not hear something by the end of September, perhaps I should call Marriott Rewards in early October?
I have tried looking up benefits on their website, but it has glitches today.
If I do not hear something by the end of September, perhaps I should call Marriott Rewards in early October?
Sep 23, 2018, 4:56 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott BonVoy Titanium Elite, Marriott LT Plat.
Posts: 1,717
My account overview says I have 54 nights this year. How soon after attaining 50 nights is one supposed to be offered the Platinum Choice? Do they send you an e-mail?
I have tried looking up benefits on their website, but it has glitches today.
If I do not hear something by the end of September, perhaps I should call Marriott Rewards in early October?
I have tried looking up benefits on their website, but it has glitches today.
If I do not hear something by the end of September, perhaps I should call Marriott Rewards in early October?
Upon selecting the Account Overview option, you should see a little icon of a gift and the title "You earned Benefit of Choice for staying 50 nights. " Click in the link on the right to "view gifts". voila... You're ready to go from there!!!
Sep 23, 2018, 6:43 pm
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,169
Of course, in craptastic Marriott IT fashion they took one of my 2019 SNAs for a stay later this year, vs. the existing 2018 SNA I have left. SMH.
Sep 23, 2018, 6:47 pm
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Click on Overview in the drop down menu and scroll down.
Sep 24, 2018, 8:26 pm
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,044
Nights in Bed Only?
Some of my 50 nights are credit card nights. Maybe that is why I am not being offered the Annual Gift Choice?
Sep 24, 2018, 8:39 pm
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,044
Bugs in the software.
To answer my own question, the steps described above, which did not work for me yesterday, succeded today.
With a recent 6-day stay, my choice of 5 Elite nights will bump me up to 65 nights -- including credit card nights, which do indeed count.
With a recent 6-day stay, my choice of 5 Elite nights will bump me up to 65 nights -- including credit card nights, which do indeed count.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Sep 24, 2018 at 8:40 pm Reason: Comma.
Sep 25, 2018, 5:25 am
#24
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
Programs: Marriott Titanium
Posts: 154
i achieved Platinum after the merge in August having 50 nights including credit card nights. I was Gold in the old world. I am not able to select a “gift”. Am I not eligible? I may call today if I have the time....
Oct 6, 2018, 6:53 pm
#25
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 123
Hmmm I still don't see it?
I know I have 1 left (as I had to cancel one to know that 1 still remained!). I go to the Overview section and scroll down but nothing there. Should it be below your upcoming reservations or in your Platinum Elite details section or below the Lifetime section??
I know I have 1 left (as I had to cancel one to know that 1 still remained!). I go to the Overview section and scroll down but nothing there. Should it be below your upcoming reservations or in your Platinum Elite details section or below the Lifetime section??
Oct 6, 2018, 9:53 pm
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Hmmm I still don't see it?
I know I have 1 left (as I had to cancel one to know that 1 still remained!). I go to the Overview section and scroll down but nothing there. Should it be below your upcoming reservations or in your Platinum Elite details section or below the Lifetime section??
I know I have 1 left (as I had to cancel one to know that 1 still remained!). I go to the Overview section and scroll down but nothing there. Should it be below your upcoming reservations or in your Platinum Elite details section or below the Lifetime section??
- Next upcoming reservation
- You are Platinum Premier Elite
- You earned Benefit of Choice for staying 50 nights
- You are Lifetime Platinum Elite
- Suite Night Awards
- Latest Activity
- Earned awards
Last edited by margarita girl; Oct 6, 2018 at 10:08 pm
Oct 11, 2018, 12:09 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: HKG
Programs: MPC -> QFF
Posts: 205
So the only way this is useful is if you are just >6 nights short of 75 for the year? Or is there something obvious that I am missing...
Oct 11, 2018, 12:23 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YXT
Programs: AC*E50, SPG Plat,
Posts: 575
<5*. But yes, that's where it's useful. If nowhere near hitting 75, or you're going to clear 75 nights no problem, pick something else. I'm holding off on doing my 50 night choice because I'm somewhere in the middle...I think I'll clear 75 nights, but I want to be sure first.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:39 am
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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