Feb 12, 2019, 9:54 am
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Property:
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Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.)
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak)
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SNAs redeemed: (yes/no)
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Property:
Date(s):
Room booked:
Room received:
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador)
Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.)
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak)
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Post Your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Upgrade Experiences 2019
Feb 17, 2019, 1:54 am
#46
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,708
Property: Courtyard Riyadh Olaya
Date(s): February 16th-21st
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: Deluxe King
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: No recognition of status at check-in; had to proactively ask for breakfast as amenity since Plat+ gifts weren't offered. When asking about upgrades, I was told they only upgrade on weekends since "they're a business hotel," "only have twelve suites" and "are not a full Marriott, so upgrades are not necessary."
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khabah
Date(s): February 16th-21st
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: Deluxe King
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: No recognition of status at check-in; had to proactively ask for breakfast as amenity since Plat+ gifts weren't offered. When asking about upgrades, I was told they only upgrade on weekends since "they're a business hotel," "only have twelve suites" and "are not a full Marriott, so upgrades are not necessary."
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khabah
Feb 17, 2019, 2:27 am
#47
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: I've gone underground!
Posts: 4,591
Property: JW Marriott Panama City
Date(s): 2/19
Room booked: 2 Queen, partial ocean view
Room received: 2 Queen, partial ocean view
Elite Level: PLT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I'm not sure if they have any suites with 2 beds; I am travelling with my family on vacation. I'm also not sure if I'm technically on a high floor since I'm only 1/2 way up the building but there are condos here.
Date(s): 2/19
Room booked: 2 Queen, partial ocean view
Room received: 2 Queen, partial ocean view
Elite Level: PLT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I'm not sure if they have any suites with 2 beds; I am travelling with my family on vacation. I'm also not sure if I'm technically on a high floor since I'm only 1/2 way up the building but there are condos here.
Feb 17, 2019, 6:25 am
#48
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM; Marriott Ambasador Elite
Posts: 626
The standard form for this thread requires more personal information than I want to put in a public forum, but I will say that as an Ambassador Elite, I’ve had five stays totaling seven nights in 2019, all cash, and have received the room that I booked for all but one night. The one exception was an upgrade from a high-floor king room to a high-floor suite at the JFK Courtyard. The other hotels I’ve stayed at so far are the Hi-Lo in Portland, The Nines in Portland, and the Addagio in San Francisco.
I have a lot kore nights coming up, so we’ll see if things improve from here.
I have a lot kore nights coming up, so we’ll see if things improve from here.
Feb 17, 2019, 8:47 am
#49
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,231
Property: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Date(s): 3 nights in February 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King Room, City view
Room received: 1st night - hotel was sold out so no upgrade, last 2 nights - Luxury Twin Room, River view
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: C+P
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Even the standard room here was very nice and spacious, also well decorated with modern japanese touch. I wouldn’t mind staying in one of them next time in the city. To me, Luxury room (with river view) looked almost the same as standard room but a bit different on layout due to bedding area. It was truly spectacular indeed. Great service all around. Breakfast was complimentary to Platinum elite member and above. This is the best RC i’ve ever been to (only 8 locations though). I wish all other locations should be like this. Sadly that’s not the case.
Date(s): 3 nights in February 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King Room, City view
Room received: 1st night - hotel was sold out so no upgrade, last 2 nights - Luxury Twin Room, River view
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: C+P
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Even the standard room here was very nice and spacious, also well decorated with modern japanese touch. I wouldn’t mind staying in one of them next time in the city. To me, Luxury room (with river view) looked almost the same as standard room but a bit different on layout due to bedding area. It was truly spectacular indeed. Great service all around. Breakfast was complimentary to Platinum elite member and above. This is the best RC i’ve ever been to (only 8 locations though). I wish all other locations should be like this. Sadly that’s not the case.
Last edited by 3rdworldresident; Feb 18, 2019 at 12:55 am
Feb 17, 2019, 9:03 am
#50
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: SFO
Posts: 487
Property: j w marriott shanghai tomorrow square
Date(s): 2/16-2/18
Room booked: corner king
Room received: executive 1 BR suite, 54th floor
Elite Level: titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: best available rate
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: amazing lobby on the 38th floor. Great service. Lots of breakfast choices in exec lounge. Definitely one of the best Marriott properties that I’ve stayed at
Date(s): 2/16-2/18
Room booked: corner king
Room received: executive 1 BR suite, 54th floor
Elite Level: titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: best available rate
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: amazing lobby on the 38th floor. Great service. Lots of breakfast choices in exec lounge. Definitely one of the best Marriott properties that I’ve stayed at
Feb 17, 2019, 9:33 am
#51
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Property: LagunaCliffs
Date(s): January
Room booked: ResortView
Room received: Suite with Ocean View Terrace
Elite Level: Ambassador (Lifetime Titanium)
Award stay: Yes
type Annual Free Credit Card Night
Rate Type: Certificate
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This was our first stay here since the hotel was completely renovated- We were very impressed- great Elite recognition and friendly staff.
Property: Laguna Cliffs
Date(s): February
Room booked: Coastal View
Room received: Suite with Ocean View Terrace
Elite Level: Ambassador (Lifetime Titanium)
Award stay: No
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Rate Type: Senior Discount
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Returned here instead of the nearby Ritz because of our excellent experience in January (rooms cost over double at the Ritz). Hotel had been slow in January but was packed now, with cars lined up at the entrance both at 4 when we checked in and at 10 pm when we returned from dinner. Was greeted as an Ambassador for the first time in my Marriott history (I had over 200 nights last year) FDC told me they have only 11 Suites here- so Upgrade is really appreciated. She mentioned that during high season they get a lot of Ambassador guests). Views are not as good as the Ritz but our room actually had a better layout and we have yet to get a Suite Upgrade at the Ritz.
Feb 17, 2019, 8:25 pm
#52
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: MRSPG PP, DL SM, Hertz 5*
Posts: 4
Property: aloft Orlando Downtown
Date(s): Feb 2019
Room booked: Standard King
Room received: Savvy Corner King Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: Yes, points
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Great conversation with front desk agent; he was very dialed-in to the program. Probably the most engaged conversation I’ve had about SPG/MR/Bonvoy/whatever that I’ve had in quite a while. Very nice upgrade to an impressive room. Awesome!
Feb 18, 2019, 2:05 am
#53
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: SFO
Posts: 487
Property: Suzhou Marriott
Date(s): 2/18 - 2/21
Room booked: Premier room
Room received: executive 1 BR suite, 34th floor
Elite Level: titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: best available rate
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Date(s): 2/18 - 2/21
Room booked: Premier room
Room received: executive 1 BR suite, 34th floor
Elite Level: titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: best available rate
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Feb 18, 2019, 8:32 am
#54
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: Marriott Titanium, IHG Spire Elite, Hilton Gold, United Silver, BA Bronze
Posts: 322
Property: Aloft Dublin City
Date(s): 2/15 - 2/17
Room booked: City View King
Room received: City View King
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Corporate
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Hotel opened at start of the month. Worst check in I can remember in over a year, no recognition of Titanium status. Upon prompting I was notified that the breakfast was included and I requested a 4pm late check out. After this discussion, they realised a welcome gift should be offered. Was given a room on the lowest floor due to a malfunction with the air conditioning unit affecting three floors.
Date(s): 2/15 - 2/17
Room booked: City View King
Room received: City View King
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Corporate
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Hotel opened at start of the month. Worst check in I can remember in over a year, no recognition of Titanium status. Upon prompting I was notified that the breakfast was included and I requested a 4pm late check out. After this discussion, they realised a welcome gift should be offered. Was given a room on the lowest floor due to a malfunction with the air conditioning unit affecting three floors.
Feb 18, 2019, 8:56 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Sheraton New Orleans
Property: Sheraton New Orleans
Date(s): February
Room booked: Traditional King
Room received: Executive Suite (King + Sofa Bed)
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AAA Special Rate including Valet Parking (FDC actually asks for AAA membership card)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Date(s): February
Room booked: Traditional King
Room received: Executive Suite (King + Sofa Bed)
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AAA Special Rate including Valet Parking (FDC actually asks for AAA membership card)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Feb 18, 2019, 9:23 pm
#56
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Programs: BA Gold/Life. Marriott T/Life, DL Diamond, Hilton Diamond,UA 1K
Posts: 104
Property: Tokyo Marriott
Date(s): February
Room booked: Regular King 10 Floor
Room received: High Floor King 22 Floor
Elite Level: LTT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Prepaid Rate
LNF stay:
SNAs redeemed: No
Date(s): February
Room booked: Regular King 10 Floor
Room received: High Floor King 22 Floor
Elite Level: LTT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Prepaid Rate
LNF stay:
SNAs redeemed: No
Feb 18, 2019, 9:25 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Programs: BA Gold/Life. Marriott T/Life, DL Diamond, Hilton Diamond,UA 1K
Posts: 104
Property: Sheraton Kowloon
Date(s): February
Room booked: City King
Room received: Harbor View King
Elite Level: LTT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AAA
LNF stay:
SNAs redeemed:
Date(s): February
Room booked: City King
Room received: Harbor View King
Elite Level: LTT
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AAA
LNF stay:
SNAs redeemed:
Feb 18, 2019, 10:38 pm
#58
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DFW - North Texas
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Marriot Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum/2022 Titanium
Posts: 960
Property:Aloft - Ft Worth TX
Date(s): 2/18/19 - 2/19/19
Room booked: regular dbl queens
Room received: Saavy Suite - Queens
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador) Lifetime Platinum
Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.) points
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak) standard
LNF stay: (yes/no) no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no) no
Comments: Recognized my status, full Bonvoy Branding, fantastic unsolicited upgrade, received free coupons for breakfast.
New hotel for Sundance Square in FTW, (in the old Tandy Center complex). Great property and location.
Date(s): 2/18/19 - 2/19/19
Room booked: regular dbl queens
Room received: Saavy Suite - Queens
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador) Lifetime Platinum
Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.) points
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak) standard
LNF stay: (yes/no) no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no) no
Comments: Recognized my status, full Bonvoy Branding, fantastic unsolicited upgrade, received free coupons for breakfast.
New hotel for Sundance Square in FTW, (in the old Tandy Center complex). Great property and location.
Feb 19, 2019, 1:25 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,231
Property: The St. Regis Osaka
Date(s): 1 night in February 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King Room, City view
Room received: Grand Deluxe Suite called ‘Sakura Suite’
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Prepaid member rate
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Arrived at 2.30pm. I was told that i got upgrade to a Grand Deluxe Suite but the room was not ready yet. So went out to have lunch and some shopping. Came back around 4.15p and found that suite still was not available. Was given a Grand Deluxe Premiere Twin Room as temporary room instead. At 6.15pm, the suite was ready. Honestly i do prefer the Luxury room (River view) at RC Kyoto to this ‘Sakura Suite’. But they were so generous to give me this room, i’m appreciated.
Date(s): 1 night in February 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King Room, City view
Room received: Grand Deluxe Suite called ‘Sakura Suite’
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Prepaid member rate
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Arrived at 2.30pm. I was told that i got upgrade to a Grand Deluxe Suite but the room was not ready yet. So went out to have lunch and some shopping. Came back around 4.15p and found that suite still was not available. Was given a Grand Deluxe Premiere Twin Room as temporary room instead. At 6.15pm, the suite was ready. Honestly i do prefer the Luxury room (River view) at RC Kyoto to this ‘Sakura Suite’. But they were so generous to give me this room, i’m appreciated.
Last edited by 3rdworldresident; Feb 19, 2019 at 9:32 am
Feb 21, 2019, 11:11 am
#60
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
