Reservation for Adult Daughter in Europe
Feb 22, 2020, 9:59 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Reservation for Adult Daughter in Europe
My adult daughter is abroad in Europe for the semester. I would like to book a room for an upcoming stay under my Titanium Elite account so she could access the lounge, etc. I have had no issues with this when booking for my wife in the past after adding her name to the reservation. Any concerns with an adult child or in Europe?
Feb 22, 2020, 10:04 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2007
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So we are past the “you are not suppose to do this because it’s against the rules” part but what is the difference between an adult child and an adult wife? As for Europe, be prepared to be denied benefits and be thankful if extended.
Feb 22, 2020, 10:08 am
#3
Join Date: May 2002
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My adult daughter is abroad in Europe for the semester. I would like to book a room for an upcoming stay under my Titanium Elite account so she could access the lounge, etc. I have had no issues with this when booking for my wife in the past after adding her name to the reservation. Any concerns with an adult child or in Europe?
From the Bonvoy Ts & Cs:
2.1.d. Qualifying Stay. A “Stay" or “Qualifying Stay” means all consecutive nights a Member registers for, and personally pays and stays at any Participating Property, for which (i) the room is billed to the Member, or (ii) the guest room is direct billed to the company who has arranged payment for the Member’s stay that is not associated with a convention or group meeting.
Keep in mind that European hotels can and do ask to see your passport.
Feb 22, 2020, 10:34 am
#5
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It’s completely going to be a case of YMMV, anything from full benefits extended and points and stays earned by you, to no benefits given, no points earned. If you do this repeatedly there’s even the risk of triggering an audit.
Feb 22, 2020, 11:49 am
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Why not just book a club level room for daughter, either with money or points?
BTW, if the adult daughter who seems to be a student is under 21, you might want to double-check hotel policies.
BTW, if the adult daughter who seems to be a student is under 21, you might want to double-check hotel policies.
Feb 22, 2020, 11:57 am
#9
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Feb 22, 2020, 12:16 pm
#11
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Feb 22, 2020, 12:23 pm
#12
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Here's an article and video you might want to look at: Here’s Why You Have to Present Your Passport at European Hotels
You're already aware that it's against the Bonvoy Ts & Cs, and you shouldn't try this. I hope you're also now aware that your scheme is very unlikely to be successful.
Feb 22, 2020, 12:33 pm
#13
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I realize it is not technically allowed, but I believe Marriott (like Netflix) often looks the other way.
Feb 22, 2020, 12:38 pm
#14
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These comparisons and analogies are always silly. The bottom line here is that it is not allowed, and you should expect the hotel to ask your daughter something along the lines of ‘where is your daddy?’ Whether this is escalated to Bonvoy leading to a review of your account is something no one can predict now. But those consequences are not pleasant.
Feb 22, 2020, 12:44 pm
#15
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The point I tried to make in my reply earlier in this thread is that the hotel will expect to see your credit card and usually your passport. Without those, the hotel will know your adult daughter is not entitled to elite benefits and your account is not entitled to elite qualifying nights.
Here's an article and video you might want to look at: Here’s Why You Have to Present Your Passport at European Hotels
You're already aware that it's against the Bonvoy Ts & Cs, and you shouldn't try this. I hope you're also now aware that your scheme is very unlikely to be successful.
Here's an article and video you might want to look at: Here’s Why You Have to Present Your Passport at European Hotels
You're already aware that it's against the Bonvoy Ts & Cs, and you shouldn't try this. I hope you're also now aware that your scheme is very unlikely to be successful.