Status and cost to obtain
Apr 23, 2019, 4:56 am
#31
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
You have to register for the promo (Bonvoy site -> your account overview -> promotions). This is the most recent bonus night one https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/pro...promotion=1813
But it seems Marriott target some members every month or so
Apr 23, 2019, 5:51 am
#32
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 905
I’m at 43 nights ( 28 paid, 15 on points), no CC, no ‘meetings’ and 4,000 USD. So my average spend on paid nights is about $140 USD. Assuming that this pattern continues for the rest of the year, I will end up well short in $$$ but way over in nights. The question for me to contemplate: why , as LTTE, would I consider anything over 75 nights ( ie the threshold for the second tranche of SNAs) when I could use the additional nights ( say 129-75= 54) to boost/retain status in other programs. I’m guessing it’s a question being considered by many members.
I just don’t see the added value in trying to hit $20,000 relative to the very definite value in spending the excess over 75 nights elsewhere.
I just don’t see the added value in trying to hit $20,000 relative to the very definite value in spending the excess over 75 nights elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2019, 6:21 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Amex Plat, National Elite
Posts: 115
Spending 20-25 nights a month at category 2-3 hotels, I average $2500-3000 a month. So Yeah I could hit the $20k spend milestone. But, I am not even sure if Ambassador status is anything worth it.
I'd take confirmed (alternate stays) upgrades and 2x (instead of 1.75x) points as a much better value. Will let me accumulate points at a faster rate.
I'd take confirmed (alternate stays) upgrades and 2x (instead of 1.75x) points as a much better value. Will let me accumulate points at a faster rate.
Apr 23, 2019, 6:38 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA
Posts: 65
If you visit Dubai get it from ENBD 150k welcome bounce 5 elite nights every year free category 5 night every year for approximately $400 .. 3 points for every $ any where 6 points for using it with Marriott
If you don't live in Dubai just open saving account then apply
This is the easiest way around the world if you care !
Good luck ..
If you don't live in Dubai just open saving account then apply
This is the easiest way around the world if you care !
Good luck ..
Could you explain this in a bit more detail? So as a UK citizen i could get a card by setting up an account when i go to Dubai on Holiday this year?
Apr 23, 2019, 6:44 am
#36
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167
For LTT members, there is zero incentive to do over 75 nights (frankly not that much incentive to do 75 or 50 these days either).
Much better off going to get top tier status w/another program.
Much better off going to get top tier status w/another program.
Apr 23, 2019, 7:23 am
#37
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DAY
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Skymiles, Hilton HHonors, SPG/Marriott Rewards
Posts: 4,944
Apr 23, 2019, 8:42 am
#38
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,570
Titanium and Diamond are roughly similar. Where one is substantially better than the other, it's all because of the local property.
The only minor hook for Marriott is SNAs. The minor hooks for Hilton are some small threshold bonuses. Neither really factor into my booking decisions. If they happen, great. If not, I don't miss them.
Apr 23, 2019, 8:48 am
#40
Join Date: Apr 2019
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Amex Plat, National Elite
Posts: 115
+1
couldn't have put it in better words.
I may earn 100,000 points every month. And may earn a couple extra rental days with Avis / National / Hertz each month. And possibly earn a few flights as well.
But the fact is, I have to stay away from family.
couldn't have put it in better words.
I may earn 100,000 points every month. And may earn a couple extra rental days with Avis / National / Hertz each month. And possibly earn a few flights as well.
But the fact is, I have to stay away from family.
Apr 23, 2019, 8:50 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: EDUU
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, PC Plat Amb, BA EC Gold, Asiana Diamond, TK Elite
Posts: 193
Apr 23, 2019, 12:53 pm
#42
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Apr 23, 2019, 1:11 pm
#43
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Milano (Italy)
Programs: Marriott TITANIUM, BWR Dia, IHG, Millemiglia Alitalia
Posts: 486
Interesting info. As an european I'm looking for a Marriott credit card but there are none here. Guess I can squeeze in a holiday this fall to Dubai and apply for a saving account and then ENBD. All can be done in the same bank and day? Do you happen to know if any deposits to the saving account are required? Guess the year fee of 400usd.
Apr 23, 2019, 4:00 pm
#45
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
???
Are you saying that selling or giving you Coke products is a "benefit"? And that this "benefit" is somehow greater than the soft drink brands that Marriott offers?
This is one of the strangest posts I can imagine in a thread about the cost of making status at Marriott.
Are you saying that selling or giving you Coke products is a "benefit"? And that this "benefit" is somehow greater than the soft drink brands that Marriott offers?
This is one of the strangest posts I can imagine in a thread about the cost of making status at Marriott.