Feb 12, 2019, 9:54 am

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Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.)
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Feb 12, 2019, 9:53 am

yosithezet

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Post Your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Upgrade Experiences 2019

Since @uxb seems to be shirking their responsibilities, let's get the 2019 Bonvoy thread started.

If i've missed anything in adjusting the data to collect, please correct me.

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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)
LNF stay: (yes/no)
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no)
Comments:

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Feb 12, 2019, 10:22 am

uxb

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My apologies. Failed congressional candidate uxb has been dealing with the big C and is indisposed. Also, I figured someone else would take up the mantle in 2019, but LSPG morale is at an epic low.

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Feb 12, 2019, 12:25 pm

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Reposting some stays that I post under SPG forum

Property: The Ritz Carlton Jakarta Mega Kuningan
Date(s): January 2019
Room booked: Spa Terrace
Room received: Spa Terrace
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments:
No upgrade as I specifically request the room type
Very good stay as elite status was recognised and the benefit offered without issue.

Property: Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate
Date(s): January 2019
Room booked: Standard Double room X2
Room received: Deluxe Twins Room X2
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: N
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: N
SNAs redeemed:N
Comments:
Good hotel for Hakodate (and the only Bonvoy options for the city)
Elite status recognised and receive generous benefit (both room upgraded and breakfast for all 4 pax)

Property: The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
Date(s): January 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King X2
Room received: Deluxe King X1 Grand Deluxe Corner King X1
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: N
Rate Type: Standard (30%off rate or something)
LNF stay: N
SNAs redeemed: N
Comments:
My second stay at the hotel.
They recognise my repeat stay during check in
Good recognition for elite status and benefits.

Feb 13, 2019, 6:48 am

yosithezet

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Property: Ritz Carlton Kyoto
Date(s): Feb (CNY)
Room booked: Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: yes, 5th night free award
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: Received a room directly looking at another building on the short side of the building. There really isn't anywhere to place suitcases. Received free breakfast which was amazing. Took advantage of the free art tour. Other free activities were fully booked. Nice stay but other than breakfast wasn't really impressed by any recognition.

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Feb 13, 2019, 6:53 am

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Originally Posted by yosithezet

This is way too much info. Corporate lurkers or properties reading Flyer Talk may be able to identify guests posting on here by dates, too.

I think we are much better off posting upgrades in individual property master thread or city/destination master threads where they are more likely to be read.

Feb 13, 2019, 6:57 am

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Feb 13, 2019, 7:30 am

uxb

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Originally Posted by hockeyinsider

Corporate lurkers already know who all of us are, and you can bet that Marriott retains that info. Ask Starwood Lurkers 1-5 and they will tell you that I’m a gigantic PITA. In short, don’t participate if you don’t want to share.

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Feb 13, 2019, 7:31 am

uxb

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Originally Posted by yosithezet

Property: Ritz Carlton Kyoto
Date(s): Feb 1-6 (CNY)
Room booked: Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: yes, 5th night free award
Rate Type: Standard
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: Received a room directly looking at another building on the short side of the building. There really isn't anywhere to place suitcases. Received free breakfast which was amazing. Took advantage of the free art tour. Other free activities were fully booked. Nice stay but other than breakfast wasn't really impressed by any recognition.

I’m guessing we are consolidating success with failure here? Please advise cos I’m already experiencing a fail.

Feb 13, 2019, 7:42 am

xar

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Programs: Starriott Plat Premier

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Property: W - KL
Date(s): January 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: Marvelous Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: N
Rate Type: -
LNF stay: N
SNAs redeemed: N

Property: St Regis Singapore
Date(s): January 2019
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: Caroline Astor Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: N
Rate Type: -
LNF stay: N
SNAs redeemed: N

Feb 13, 2019, 8:08 am

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yosithezet

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I’m guessing we are consolidating success with failure here? Please advise cos I’m already experiencing a fail.

I think that if someone wants to see the experiences of others at a specific property, it is easier for them to search one thread than having to check the success thread and also the failure thread. Any reason seperate threads is the better solution for the consumer of the information?

Feb 13, 2019, 8:12 am

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I still think the upgrades should be in the property thread.

Feb 13, 2019, 8:29 am

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have my first 'bonvoy' stay coming up tomorrow at a jw marriott....would be interesting to know what status the property would be able to see on their system....hopefully they won't think lifetime titanium & current ambassador level is below platinum & i get some sort of an upgrade....

Feb 13, 2019, 8:36 am

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If you want an upgrade then check-in using the mobile application and send them a message, asking if they can confirm an upgrade pre-arrival.

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Feb 13, 2019, 9:40 am

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Originally Posted by hockeyinsider

I still think the upgrades should be in the property thread.

I'm sure there are many more than just me who keep an eye on these consolidated upgrade success and failures threads to keep in touch with what's happening out there and take inspiration for our own travels.

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