Feb 12, 2019 : Adios & Farewell to Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest
Feb 13, 2019, 3:46 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: SkyTeam Elite, HH Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 262
Funny enough I am in a Starwood hotel right now. It is actually my first Starwood stay in Korea, as I always did Marriott before. I'm more looking forward to my new couple Starwood Stays, especially a St. Regis one I got planned in March!
Feb 13, 2019, 6:36 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,651
Deleting the SPG app was weird and it felt like I was deleting an old TRUSTED friends phone number after they got married to someone I didn't fully trust and didn't really like. 
Hope my view changes as time goes on but we are surely off to a rough start.
Hope my view changes as time goes on but we are surely off to a rough start.
Feb 13, 2019, 6:52 am
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,368
Ten minutes to go. I was told that Bonvoy launches at 9:00 am USA east coast time, at least in the USA. The hotel told me that there will be balloons in the lobby and games to win points. It's unclear what time zone overseas hotels are following as it would seem weird to hold these little celebrations in the middle of the night.
Feb 13, 2019, 6:57 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
Programs: MYOB
Posts: 1,288
Nope.,.this is truly lipstick on a pig.
Check multiple rates anyone?
Display the breakdown of “extra” points from a stay?
The list of things that could make our accounts better goes on and on. But alas, Marriott has no intention of improvements.
Welcome to mediocrity
Feb 13, 2019, 7:00 am
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,368
For now at least, I'm going to avoid deleting the SPG app and keep the beloved purple icon on my phone.
Feb 13, 2019, 7:49 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: SWA A-List Preferred, Alaska MVP Gold 75K, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 10
That said, I have zero difficulty accepting change. I changed my loyalty from Marriott to Hyatt/Hilton. I've had enough of Marriott's bean counters after being treated like royalty at SPG. Don't get me started on the multiple devaluations the past couple years ever since Marriott's bean counters took over...
Feb 13, 2019, 8:17 am
#25
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Plat Prem, UA Silver, Delta GM
Posts: 73
FWIW, I updated the app this morning, and later this morning tried to modify an upcoming reservation. At the end of the process it kept erroring out. I wound up going to my laptop and doing it and it worked fine there.
Also not deleting the SPG app. For now. Ironically checked out of a Renaissance today to check into a 4P tonight, cue Huey Lewis singing about going back in time.
Also not deleting the SPG app. For now. Ironically checked out of a Renaissance today to check into a 4P tonight, cue Huey Lewis singing about going back in time.
Feb 13, 2019, 8:18 am
#26
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Greenville, SC USA
Posts: 859
Heymon- Welcome to the forum.
As for me, not a "loyalist" for any program. I think of myself as a pragmatist, Bonvoy (Marriott Rewards) works for me currently, especially with the addition of the former SPG properties. Hilton holds no appeal and if I would have a need or desire to stay in multiple Hilton properties I would simple get the credit card for top status. I think Hyatt may be the best program out there (for Globalists) but the footprint is far to small to fit my needs. I will remain with Bonvoy for as long as it fits my needs but I certainly respect those who have made other choices.
As for me, not a "loyalist" for any program. I think of myself as a pragmatist, Bonvoy (Marriott Rewards) works for me currently, especially with the addition of the former SPG properties. Hilton holds no appeal and if I would have a need or desire to stay in multiple Hilton properties I would simple get the credit card for top status. I think Hyatt may be the best program out there (for Globalists) but the footprint is far to small to fit my needs. I will remain with Bonvoy for as long as it fits my needs but I certainly respect those who have made other choices.
Feb 13, 2019, 8:33 am
#27
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
Feb 13, 2019, 8:42 am
#28
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,007
Well maybe, but it's probably more diplomatic not to shout it out at those who are paying their respects at the wake of a much-loved friend …..
Feb 13, 2019, 8:55 am
#30
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: AA EXP/CK, SPG LT Platinum(RIP), Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 267
SPG was a part of many fond memories and friendships. SPG is now gone, but I have the memories and the friendships, so not all bad. 
