Peak and off peak Awards (General Discussion)
Aug 15, 2019, 9:17 am
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It is for those of us who travel during off-peak periods!
It's perfectly fine for those of us who (a) frequently travel during off-peak times, and (b) would only set foot in New York City at gunpoint.
It's perfectly fine for those of us who (a) frequently travel during off-peak times, and (b) would only set foot in New York City at gunpoint.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:21 am
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My wife and I are one year away from being able to travel during off-peak periods and we will be traveling more with just the 2 of us and not the kids. We are really looking forward to being able to travel when school is in session to get better deals and less crowds.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:21 am
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Ok, i am a tad confused. I just checked a hotel in Europe for June and it is showing the points for the current category. Are we only finding out what dates are peak/off peak in September? Basically we need to book now to protect the current rate if the dates I want may become peak.
How will this effect 7 night certs? i guess all nights have to be at the standard rate? This could suck if weekends at a property tend to go to peak pricing and are no longer in the category of the 7 night cert.
How will this effect 7 night certs? i guess all nights have to be at the standard rate? This could suck if weekends at a property tend to go to peak pricing and are no longer in the category of the 7 night cert.
Last edited by cruisr; Aug 15, 2019 at 9:29 am Reason: Additional question
Aug 15, 2019, 9:28 am
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This optimism, even for travelers of your profile, is not supported by Marriott's recent behavior.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:28 am
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Ok, i am a tad confused. I just checked a hotel in Europe for June and it is showing the points for the current category. Are we only finding out what dates are peak/off peak in September? Basically we need to book now to protect the current rate if the dates I want may become peak.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:31 am
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How can you even support this when you don't even know what off-peak times will mean? I was using NYC as an example since it is a large city...travel where you want to and when you want to but this is not a positive move by Marriott for consumers.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:37 am
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This will really sting. Can’t imagine if my normal go-to places are running at off-peak and or standard at the times I go. Seems like off peak will be similar to the PointSavers before with little or no dates available, but would gladly be called wrong on this.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:45 am
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Don't worry, there will be a 'balance' between off-peak and peak... meaning that anyplace you want to go will be peak, and that will be offset with a similar number of off-peak hotels that are in ultra-low season in the middle of nowhere.
My expectation - If its near a coast, island, park, recreation area, its going to be peak in the summer. Off-peak will be the midwest in Jan-Feb.
My expectation - If its near a coast, island, park, recreation area, its going to be peak in the summer. Off-peak will be the midwest in Jan-Feb.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:45 am
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Marriott told us the Peak/Off-Peak award point pricing structures were coming. Strange if anyone is surprised. There are some new devaluations, such as "Stay 5, Pay 4". Marriott tried to add transparency to their opacity by stating that Peak/Standard/Off-Peak pricing will be adjusted monthly. I have my popcorn ready for September 14.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:50 am
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This is an amazing piece of sophistry, even by Marriott standards.
You can totally still use your certificate at the hotel it was valid for ... except when you can't, in which case you can must choose lower category hotel somewhere else.
You can totally still use your certificate at the hotel it was valid for ... except when you can't, in which case you can must choose lower category hotel somewhere else.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:53 am
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But you're still affected by seasons. You can only ski when the lifts are running. You can only swim at the beach when the water is warm. You can only attend a festival or event in the days that it's running.
And you can bet that all these will be peak rates.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:55 am
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Interesting about peak/off peak adjusted monthly.
What would happen if a member book far in advance, and the rate on said date is off peak and then closer to the date, the rate was adjusted and become peak. Will the booked rate stays?
And also how can Marriott balance the peak/off peak rate? Based on number of days? Say 180days peak 180 days off peak with 5 days standard?
What would happen if a member book far in advance, and the rate on said date is off peak and then closer to the date, the rate was adjusted and become peak. Will the booked rate stays?
And also how can Marriott balance the peak/off peak rate? Based on number of days? Say 180days peak 180 days off peak with 5 days standard?
Aug 15, 2019, 9:56 am
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Aug 15, 2019, 9:56 am
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Marriott told us the Peak/Off-Peak award point pricing structures were coming. Strange if anyone is surprised. There are some new devaluations, such as "Stay 5, Pay 4". Marriott tried to add transparency to their opacity by stating that Peak/Standard/Off-Peak pricing will be adjusted monthly. I have my popcorn ready for September 14.
Personally, I have two 35K certs that will be issued in November, and I'd hoped to attach those before the peak rates started, for a cat5 booking next summer.
Aug 15, 2019, 9:58 am
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Please let us pay the difference in points when redeeming a 35k or 50k free night certificate, up to one category. The latest change slices off a huge number of available properties otherwise.