SPG/Marriott VIP statuses
Nov 14, 2018, 2:27 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
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SPG/Marriott VIP statuses
I checked in today at a LC property and the front desk agent put "VIP 4" with a pencil on the check in document. Few weeks ago I was staying at a different property (Sheraton) and when my room was being cleaned I took a quick look at the housekeeping report laying on the cart and next to my room number there was "VIP 7", also another room had note "VIP 8" - for all other rooms the column was empty.
Does anyone know what those statuses mean? Both hotels were legacy SPG, so I don't know if this system applies at Marriotts too, it also seems to be property specific (unless I somehow advanced/lost 3 levels) over the last 2 months? I tried searching but could not come up with anything.
Does anyone know what those statuses mean? Both hotels were legacy SPG, so I don't know if this system applies at Marriotts too, it also seems to be property specific (unless I somehow advanced/lost 3 levels) over the last 2 months? I tried searching but could not come up with anything.
Nov 14, 2018, 2:33 am
#2
Join Date: May 2003
Location: LCY
Programs: SQ Krisflyer, QR Privilege Club, MB LT Plt (1K+ nights thx MB)
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Was there any room with the same VIP number, if not it might just be that it is just VIP #, i.e. just keeping count of the P, PP and repeat guests currently staying at the hotel
Nov 14, 2018, 2:40 am
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
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When checking in today the VIP 4 was handwritten with pencil by the check in agent after he looked into my profile on his desktop, this was separate from Marriott status which was also listed there. Also got upgraded like 9 categories from cheapest room up to highest level suite excluding speciality ones.
Nov 14, 2018, 5:50 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
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If memory serves me right, SPG did this way, way back when...
VIP1 was really really important/famous/high value people
VIP3 spg hotel owners staying at other SPG properties
VIP5 SPG Platinum
Something like that...This is how it was coded at least a decade ago
VIP1 was really really important/famous/high value people
VIP3 spg hotel owners staying at other SPG properties
VIP5 SPG Platinum
Something like that...This is how it was coded at least a decade ago
Nov 14, 2018, 6:38 am
#5
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
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Many threads from original SPG forum. Not sure if it is still current. Samples:
VIP Levels
VIP list?!
Starwood VIP
Starwood VIP Codes
VIP Levels
VIP list?!
Starwood VIP
Starwood VIP Codes
Nov 14, 2018, 6:45 am
#6
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How did the OP go from VIP4 to VIP7 is just a couple weeks? The numbers wouldn't even be right if a hotel had been purchased.
BTW, I've seen housekeeping printouts in Marriott that indicate Plat and PP, both before and after the merger. I think this was SOP for all Marriott brands.
BTW, I've seen housekeeping printouts in Marriott that indicate Plat and PP, both before and after the merger. I think this was SOP for all Marriott brands.
May 29, 2022, 4:56 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Exp Plat / Marriott Titanium/ Hyatt Globalist/ Delta Diamond Medallion
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SPG style “VIP” number next to names on guest list still exist?
Went to breakfast this morning and noticed VIP 19 was next to my name (Luxury Collection property). I remember seeing VIP 2 or 3 back in the Starwood days but no idea what this could be. For reference, I am currently Titanium (former Ambassador level) with 650+ nights 7 years plat or above.
May 31, 2022, 8:56 am
#9
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: Marriott Rewards
Posts: 424
No idea what this is but when I checked into Preston Marriott UK they said I show as P6 which is Platinum. I am Lifetime Titanium with 1524 nights. Strange as I was greeted at another hotel as Platinum and I jokingly said: “Titanium?”. They just laughed. I have emailed CS and hopefully will be resolved. I bet staff think I am deluded when I email ahead and state I am Lifetime Titanium!
May 31, 2022, 11:34 am
#10
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Jun 3, 2022, 2:09 am
#13
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