May 31, 2019, 4:42 pm
Last edit by: SPN Lifer
This discussion thread is focused on the "classic" (or "old") Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card issued by Chase (a black metal card) that is currently closed to new applicants. The classic card provides one elite night credit for every $3,000 of spend, an annual free night certificate (which may be used at Category 1-4 hotels), and 15 elite night credits annually.
The discussion thread on the "current" Marriott Premier Plus Visa Card (a/k/a Chase Marriott Bonvoy Visa Card) may be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html.
There is also a discussion thread in the Chase credit card forum on the Marriott cards: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...ts-2016-a.html. Note that this Chase forum discussion thread has posts on both the classic and current cards (which have slightly different benefits.)
The discussion thread on the "current" Marriott Premier Plus Visa Card (a/k/a Chase Marriott Bonvoy Visa Card) may be found here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...on-thread.html.
There is also a discussion thread in the Chase credit card forum on the Marriott cards: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...ts-2016-a.html. Note that this Chase forum discussion thread has posts on both the classic and current cards (which have slightly different benefits.)
Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Credit Card
Jan 9, 2019, 9:06 am
#106
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
As a data point, I'm still getting the 1 night per 3000 spend credit. I don't normally notice it but with my night count so low this time of year, I noticed it just posted.
Jan 10, 2019, 12:52 pm
#107
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 151
I have 2 Marriott visas (bus and premier plus) and 3 SPG AMEXs (bus, lux, standard). Considering canceling all when the annual fee occurs and only keeping the premier plus.
Now that the elite nights no longer stack, the annual certs don't seem to pay off for me.
Thoughts?
Now that the elite nights no longer stack, the annual certs don't seem to pay off for me.
Thoughts?
Feb 12, 2019, 1:08 pm
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
Just called Chase to see if they would allow me to renew my Premier card a few months early to avoid being "Bonvoyed" for as long as possible. Unfortunately they said no.
David
David
Feb 12, 2019, 3:24 pm
#109
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
I got a decent 50,000 upgrade bonus a couple of months ago to go from the regular card to the Premier. Well worth the extra $10.
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
Feb 12, 2019, 9:45 pm
#110
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA
Programs: OZ Diamond
Posts: 6,134
I got a decent 50,000 upgrade bonus a couple of months ago to go from the regular card to the Premier. Well worth the extra $10.
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
LAX
Feb 13, 2019, 6:40 am
#111
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: MSY; 2-time FT Fantasy Football Champ, now in recovery.
Programs: AA lifetime GLD; UA Silver; Marriott LTTE; IHG Plat,
Posts: 14,518
I got a decent 50,000 upgrade bonus a couple of months ago to go from the regular card to the Premier. Well worth the extra $10.
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
My husband has never gotten more than a 10,000 upgrade offer, and today he got a worse one - a $200 statement credit for spending $3,000. Really? Anyone gotten any decent upgrade offers lately?
Feb 13, 2019, 7:56 am
#112
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Greenville, SC USA
Posts: 859
To me, the 1night per $3000 is more important than bonus points for a new card. I need to make at least a minimum of Platinum for 3 more years to make Lifetime Platinum, after that, I may consider another card.
Feb 13, 2019, 8:40 am
#113
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
Called and was told the $200 statement credit is his offer, period. I mentioned my 50,000 pts offer and they said his offer is the $200 statement credit.
Feb 13, 2019, 12:09 pm
#115
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,745
Ditto (though it was my husband who got 50K a few months back). I only got $200 offer today, and a few months back, was only offered 10K. I would upgrade and keep if I got 50K points. I will hold and cancel at the renewal time if not. I'm finding it difficult to use the 25K certs. I had a hotel where it would have been a terrific use (Renaissance in Tuscany, Italy) but award nights were never available for the nights we will be in house.
Feb 13, 2019, 12:52 pm
#116
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,220
Feb 13, 2019, 1:07 pm
#117
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,944
Of course, I used to get 3X points on everything. I hardly ever pull the SPG card out of my wallet now vs. Chase freedoms/sapphire preferred or Hilton Ascend.
Feb 13, 2019, 1:59 pm
#118
Join Date: May 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: AMEX, Ritz LT-Plat Prem, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Delta Plat, United Gold, Sixt Plat
Posts: 866
Feb 13, 2019, 2:18 pm
#119
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,944
Isn't that pretty much true of every loyalty points scheme though? I mean I can book the Hilton Times square on December 31 for 80,000 points instead of $1600+ right now, but that doesn't mean I should value Hilton points at 2 cents each. I general, what makes my spending on 2x points on this card better than the other choices that are out there? The only reason I have kept the SPG AMEx to this point is the free certificate, but I hardly ever spend on it. I am trying to see if I am missing anything.
Feb 13, 2019, 2:31 pm
#120
Join Date: May 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: AMEX, Ritz LT-Plat Prem, Hyatt Plat, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Delta Plat, United Gold, Sixt Plat
Posts: 866
Isn't that pretty much true of every loyalty points scheme though? I mean I can book the Hilton Times square on December 31 for 80,000 points instead of $1600+ right now, but that doesn't mean I should value Hilton points at 2 cents each. I general, what makes my spending on 2x points on this card better than the other choices that are out there? The only reason I have kept the SPG AMEx to this point is the free certificate, but I hardly ever spend on it. I am trying to see if I am missing anything.