Sep 26, 2019, 1:59 pm
Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
Marriott page on C&P:
https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/red...cash-points.mi
To view the calendar of Peak / Off-Peak points rates, on the booking webpage check the "Use Points / Certificates" box, open the calendar and select 'Flexible Dates'.
https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/red...cash-points.mi
To view the calendar of Peak / Off-Peak points rates, on the booking webpage check the "Use Points / Certificates" box, open the calendar and select 'Flexible Dates'.
Bonvoy Off-Peak and Peak Redemption Rates, LIVE from 14 Sep 2019
Sep 24, 2019, 4:37 am
#391
Join Date: Sep 2019
Programs: marriott bonvoy
Posts: 30
Can someone explain to me how can a 35k certificate be used at an off-peak Cat 6 property as TPG article says? No one mentioned this yet so it seems like it's me being dumb and not the article having such a glaring mistake. It cannot be PointsSavers because they don't even have a breakdown for it and in any case it is definitely not available 24% of the time (plus they specifically mention the Cat 7 off-peak PointsSavers only to 40k). What am I missing?
I've got a 35k CC FN and it lost a full category to cat.4 peak because of it. This is more a reality than having a cat.6 with it but he didn't mention it in his article?
Good luck!
Sep 24, 2019, 6:40 am
#392
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: Amtrak Select Plus, Marriott Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,123
I should probably know this, but can an individual hotel change categories at any time? I'm used to the mass changes that are (usually) announced in advance. The Residence Inn Middleburg Heights OH has shown Category 1 since opening, but is now Category 2 as of this week. Of course, today is the day I decided I am ready to book. A 27,500 redemption is now 47,500.
Sep 24, 2019, 6:43 am
#393
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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I should probably know this, but can an individual hotel change categories at any time? I'm used to the mass changes that are (usually) announced in advance. The Residence Inn Middleburg Heights OH has shown Category 1 since opening, but is now Category 2 as of this week. Of course, today is the day I decided I am ready to book. A 27,500 redemption is now 47,500.
Sep 24, 2019, 12:00 pm
#395
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: Marriott Plat, Southwest A-List Preferred
Posts: 265
Quick data point/question: I called to get my points advance reservation adjusted because it jumped from 140,000 to 160,000. I had previously transferred points to the account to get it to 140,XXX. The rep on the phone immediately understood what I was asking about, and stated she would credit 20,000 points to my account to make up the difference and she would apply the certificate to the reservation.
Looking at my reservation, it looks like a certificate has been applied and it doesn't say the language about needing to have enough points within 14 days of the reservation, but my point total in my account is still at 140,XXX. Nothing reflects the adding of 20,000 points, or the withdrawal of 160,000 points to pay for the certificate. Is that normal and it'll just catch up in the next few days?
Looking at my reservation, it looks like a certificate has been applied and it doesn't say the language about needing to have enough points within 14 days of the reservation, but my point total in my account is still at 140,XXX. Nothing reflects the adding of 20,000 points, or the withdrawal of 160,000 points to pay for the certificate. Is that normal and it'll just catch up in the next few days?
Sep 24, 2019, 12:34 pm
#396
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 56
Quick data point/question: I called to get my points advance reservation adjusted because it jumped from 140,000 to 160,000. I had previously transferred points to the account to get it to 140,XXX. The rep on the phone immediately understood what I was asking about, and stated she would credit 20,000 points to my account to make up the difference and she would apply the certificate to the reservation.
Looking at my reservation, it looks like a certificate has been applied and it doesn't say the language about needing to have enough points within 14 days of the reservation, but my point total in my account is still at 140,XXX. Nothing reflects the adding of 20,000 points, or the withdrawal of 160,000 points to pay for the certificate. Is that normal and it'll just catch up in the next few days?
Looking at my reservation, it looks like a certificate has been applied and it doesn't say the language about needing to have enough points within 14 days of the reservation, but my point total in my account is still at 140,XXX. Nothing reflects the adding of 20,000 points, or the withdrawal of 160,000 points to pay for the certificate. Is that normal and it'll just catch up in the next few days?
It's just a lag in the reflection of the new points balance and activity. Did you check your account on Marriott.com and the Marriott app ?
Give it a couple days to reflect.
Sep 26, 2019, 1:16 pm
#398
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,268
I have yet to see where a hotel offered a mix of cash and points like in the SPG Days where you could utilize say half of the points required with a cash offset.
Sep 26, 2019, 1:44 pm
#399
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, TX -- AA Life Platinum; QF Life Silver; UA Silver
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https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/red...cash-points.mi
Sep 26, 2019, 7:27 pm
#400
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: Marriott Plat, Southwest A-List Preferred
Posts: 265
Sep 30, 2019, 3:58 pm
#402
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 247
If I have a PA reservation from before, at old points level, and I have enough points for it now so I can go ahead and redeem points/attach cert (with some calls and hoops but my understanding it can be done). Once that reservation is paid/confirmed and is no longer a PA, would I have the ability to shorten it within the same dates as currently booked and keep the same nightly points rate as it was reserved at (pre-Sep 14)? or will it reprice at the then current (peak) pricing?
I have a PA that I made a while ago and was working on dates/flights etc, unfortunately snoozed on the changes and did not get the dates locked on time. I know i will need a change to the reservation from what my PA res says now, just trying to see the best way to get it done.
I have a PA that I made a while ago and was working on dates/flights etc, unfortunately snoozed on the changes and did not get the dates locked on time. I know i will need a change to the reservation from what my PA res says now, just trying to see the best way to get it done.
Sep 30, 2019, 4:00 pm
#403
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,914
If I have a PA reservation from before, at old points level, and I have enough points for it now so I can go ahead and redeem points/attach cert (with some calls and hoops but my understanding it can be done). Once that reservation is paid/confirmed and is no longer a PA, would I have the ability to shorten it within the same dates as currently booked and keep the same nightly points rate as it was reserved at (pre-Sep 14)? or will it reprice at the then current (peak) pricing?
I have a PA that I made a while ago and was working on dates/flights etc, unfortunately snoozed on the changes and did not get the dates locked on time. I know i will need a change to the reservation from what my PA res says now, just trying to see the best way to get it done.
I have a PA that I made a while ago and was working on dates/flights etc, unfortunately snoozed on the changes and did not get the dates locked on time. I know i will need a change to the reservation from what my PA res says now, just trying to see the best way to get it done.
Sep 30, 2019, 8:50 pm
#405
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Here's an interesting one . . . looking about a week ahead, everything in Hong Kong is off peak (RC and StR for 70k, JW and Ren for 40k) except for the Sky City, which is standard (35k). I assume this reflects increased demand by connecting pax who don't want to go into the city due to concern over protests. And I have to admit, the idea crossed my mind for an upcoming Sunday night stay . . . .