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This is the consolidated Marriott related Coronavirus Discussion thread. For general travel related Coronvirus discussions/information check out the newly created Coronvirus and Travel forum.
Marriott has released an official statement concerning the Coronavirus: https://marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/ See post #116 (thanks Intl359Widget) in this thread for more details.
Marriott has released an official statement concerning the Coronavirus: https://marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/ See post #116 (thanks Intl359Widget) in this thread for more details.
Marriott-specific Coronavirus Discussion Thread
#256
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: United GS, BA Gold, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 10
I spent a lot of nights in London last year, which really drove up my total.
I haven’t found Ambassador all that useful. The response is slow and they really don’t seem to do anything. It’s totally different with United GS where their agents are all powerful and go out of their way. I’d be bummed to lose United GS. I don’t even care about Ambassador. Near as I can tell, the only difference is 25% extra points compared to Gold.
I haven’t found Ambassador all that useful. The response is slow and they really don’t seem to do anything. It’s totally different with United GS where their agents are all powerful and go out of their way. I’d be bummed to lose United GS. I don’t even care about Ambassador. Near as I can tell, the only difference is 25% extra points compared to Gold.
#258
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SWA A-List Preferred, DL Gold, AA Gold, National EE
Posts: 106
I just canceled a room for tomorrow night at the St. Louis Airport Marriott by calling the property directly, they were able to waive the cancellation fee.
#259
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The World
Programs: WS Platinum, Marriott Titanium, DL Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 1,481
On the topic of buffets...
This morning, the M Club Lounge at the Marriott SeaTac Airport was still offering its breakfast buffet style.
One shared spoon for everyone for the scrambled eggs. One shared tongs for the bacon.
While I was in the lounge, most people (amazingly) used those shared serving tools without hesitation. They may have well just gone around the room and licked everyone’s hands. Some - a minority - either picked up the serving ware with a napkin, or used their individual/clean cutlery to serve themselves.
And meanwhile, one guy sat with his wife watching TV — while having repeated coughing fits. And another person nearby repeatedly blew his nose into napkins, left them in a little snotty pile on his table, and left them as he walked out.
The whole time, I only saw the lounge’s Purell dispenser used once — by me. Everyone else came in, served themselves, ate, served themselves again, (some coughed and coughed and blew their nose), and then walked right on out. No hand hygiene to be seen.
Alas, banning idiots is hard to do. Changing high risk buffets to a lower risk delivery method really shouldn’t be.
So why aren’t they?
This morning, the M Club Lounge at the Marriott SeaTac Airport was still offering its breakfast buffet style.
One shared spoon for everyone for the scrambled eggs. One shared tongs for the bacon.
While I was in the lounge, most people (amazingly) used those shared serving tools without hesitation. They may have well just gone around the room and licked everyone’s hands. Some - a minority - either picked up the serving ware with a napkin, or used their individual/clean cutlery to serve themselves.
And meanwhile, one guy sat with his wife watching TV — while having repeated coughing fits. And another person nearby repeatedly blew his nose into napkins, left them in a little snotty pile on his table, and left them as he walked out.
The whole time, I only saw the lounge’s Purell dispenser used once — by me. Everyone else came in, served themselves, ate, served themselves again, (some coughed and coughed and blew their nose), and then walked right on out. No hand hygiene to be seen.
Alas, banning idiots is hard to do. Changing high risk buffets to a lower risk delivery method really shouldn’t be.
So why aren’t they?
#260
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,225
I'm surprised at Marriott's lack of communication with members. I've received many many emails from Hyatt where I'm globalist. I just received from Hilton & I think I've stayed at a Hilton twice in last 3 years.
I have yet to receive anything from Marriott that I can recollect. Unless they've been sending regularly and their IT shxxshow has lost the messages
I have yet to receive anything from Marriott that I can recollect. Unless they've been sending regularly and their IT shxxshow has lost the messages
#261
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL PM, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 8,414
It is shameful that Marriott has not released a full waiver, and especially for the United States.
I'm done with them. When so many travel companies are going out of their way to take care of customers, there's really no excuse. Hilton is waiving all cancellation fees if cancelled 24 hours in advance. I really miss SPG.
I'm done with them. When so many travel companies are going out of their way to take care of customers, there's really no excuse. Hilton is waiving all cancellation fees if cancelled 24 hours in advance. I really miss SPG.
#262
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: HH Dia, Marriott Titanium, AA Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 192
Thoughts on possible extension of the free nights from the credit cards?
I have one that expires on 5/1/20--actually redeemed it for a night in Atlanta during the Final 4, which I've canceled for obvious reasons
I have one that expires on 5/1/20--actually redeemed it for a night in Atlanta during the Final 4, which I've canceled for obvious reasons
#264
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: MR-Amb, Hyatt-Globalist, AA-EXP
Posts: 1,744
Just got the Hilton email. It was well written, and I appreciated the thoughtfulness. Their policy seems to mostly mirror the airlines, which I think is very generous.
It's frustrating that Marriott has not made a similar announcement on this as things continue to escalate. I would expect Marriott to follow soon since Hilton is probably their closest competitor, but who knows at this point. I had to cancel a reservation earlier this week and so far have been charged the full cancellation fee. People are cancelling trips because they are scared and don't want to contribute to spreading a new disease, and this should be encouraged by Marriott as it is being encouraged by most other major companies.
If they can cancel March Madness, the NBA, the NHL, the Players Tournament and potentially the Masters for this, Marriott needs to come up with a way to accommodate its guests with more flexible cancellation policies rather than essentially pushing people to take unnecessary trips to avoid hefty cancellation fees.
It's frustrating that Marriott has not made a similar announcement on this as things continue to escalate. I would expect Marriott to follow soon since Hilton is probably their closest competitor, but who knows at this point. I had to cancel a reservation earlier this week and so far have been charged the full cancellation fee. People are cancelling trips because they are scared and don't want to contribute to spreading a new disease, and this should be encouraged by Marriott as it is being encouraged by most other major companies.
If they can cancel March Madness, the NBA, the NHL, the Players Tournament and potentially the Masters for this, Marriott needs to come up with a way to accommodate its guests with more flexible cancellation policies rather than essentially pushing people to take unnecessary trips to avoid hefty cancellation fees.
#265
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Posts: 132
The only reason I can think of why we have not heard from Marriott today is that they have come to realize they do not have the IT or Customer Service capabilities to handle a policy announcement similar to Hilton.
#266
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 2,631
#268
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,581
#269
Join Date: May 2002
Programs: WN F9 HA UA AA IHG HH MR
Posts: 3,305
But aren't they offering special COVID-19 bonvOY rates? ... for our most elite guests who want to quarantine in upscale comfort and style.
#270
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,526