Jan 2, 2021, 3:05 am
Last edit by: yule_boy
For 2019 upgrade experiences check out the Post Your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Upgrade Experiences 2020 thread.
POSTING FORMAT
Property:
Date(s):
Room booked:
Room received:
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador)
Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.)
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak)
BRG stay: (yes/no)
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no)
Comments:
POSTING FORMAT
Property:
Date(s):
Room booked:
Room received:
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador)
Award stay: (yes/no), type (Points, PointSavers, C+P, Travel Package, CCFNA35K, CCFNA40K, etc.)
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak)
BRG stay: (yes/no)
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no)
Comments:
Post Your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Upgrade Experiences 2021
Jan 17, 2021, 11:14 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YXU / YUL
Programs: AA LT Gold, Aeroplan, Marriott Titanium (LT Platinum), HH Diamond
Posts: 407
Jan 17, 2021, 8:38 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,234
Property: JW Marriott Bangkok
Date(s): 1 night in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe room
Room received: Executive room
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest prepaid rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: they gave away all platinum members (and above) free dinner buffet. nothing special but appreciated.
Date(s): 1 night in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe room
Room received: Executive room
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest prepaid rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: they gave away all platinum members (and above) free dinner buffet. nothing special but appreciated.
Jan 18, 2021, 12:03 am
#18
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DCA/ ATL
Programs: IHG Platinum/ DL Silver
Posts: 134
Property: Delta Hotel Baltimore
Date(s): 2 night in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe room
Room received: King Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest flexible rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: I asked for an upgrade and they were more than happy to move me to a suite.
Date(s): 2 night in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe room
Room received: King Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest flexible rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: I asked for an upgrade and they were more than happy to move me to a suite.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:33 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 520
Property: JW Marriott Bangkok
Date(s): Jan 11-13
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: #2207 - "Larger Executive King"
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type:HELLO 2 0 2 1, includes WiFI, prepay in full, non-refundable if cancelled more than 1 day after booking, no changes
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This is quite strange room, too much empty, wasted space. Elites receive 3pcs of free laundry a day, which was nice.
Property: Royal Orchid Sheraton
Date(s): Jan 13 - 16
Room booked: Premium Deluxe, Guest room, 2 Double, River view
Room received: #2712 - Junior Riverview Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type:Stay Three, Pay Less, prepaid, non-refundable
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I've stayed here several times before so there was a nice "welcome back" note in the room
Date(s): Jan 11-13
Room booked: Deluxe King
Room received: #2207 - "Larger Executive King"
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type:HELLO 2 0 2 1, includes WiFI, prepay in full, non-refundable if cancelled more than 1 day after booking, no changes
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This is quite strange room, too much empty, wasted space. Elites receive 3pcs of free laundry a day, which was nice.
Property: Royal Orchid Sheraton
Date(s): Jan 13 - 16
Room booked: Premium Deluxe, Guest room, 2 Double, River view
Room received: #2712 - Junior Riverview Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type:Stay Three, Pay Less, prepaid, non-refundable
LNF stay: no
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I've stayed here several times before so there was a nice "welcome back" note in the room
Jan 18, 2021, 10:37 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: Renaissance Boca Raton
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: King Bed (Standard)
Room received: King Bed, Executive Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Executive Suites at this Renaissance are basically bigger rooms with no additional features. Lounge was closed so Breakfast was comped in addition to 1,000 Points for Welcome Amenity.
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: King Bed (Standard)
Room received: King Bed, Executive Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Executive Suites at this Renaissance are basically bigger rooms with no additional features. Lounge was closed so Breakfast was comped in addition to 1,000 Points for Welcome Amenity.
Jan 20, 2021, 4:17 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PRG, DRS, VIE
Programs: Marriott Titanium, BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 939
Property: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Date(s): 7 nights in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe Room, Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Executive Room Sea View, Club lounge access, Guest room, 1 King, Palm Island view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Date(s): 7 nights in Jan
Room booked: Deluxe Room, Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Executive Room Sea View, Club lounge access, Guest room, 1 King, Palm Island view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: no
Rate Type: lowest rate available
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Jan 22, 2021, 3:56 am
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AC 35K, Marriott Titanium/LT Gold, GHA Titanium, HH Gold, Centara Platinum
Posts: 495
Property: Aloft Bali Seminyak
Date(s): Jan 14-15 2021
Room booked: Aloft King Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Urban Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Member Flexible Rate
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Upgraded upon check-in. I'm guessing since it's my second time around there and only for one night they gave me the top category room.
Property: Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort
Date(s): Jan 15-22 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, City view, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Pool view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Long Term Rate (7 days minimum @ $43 USD/night)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Due to a somewhat central location for walking and Grab bike/car plus with the $10 USD credit every day at the restaurant or pool bar this will most likely be where I spend my time in Bali as it's very affordable. Though the rooms are being either renovated or remodelled. One entire side of the hotel facing in towards the pool is getting a facelift it seems. Not a lot of drilling/hammering noises thankfully and it starts around 11am from what I have seen.
Property: Element by Westin Ubud
Date(s): Jan 22-27 2021
Room booked: Deluxe (Standard) King Bed, Garden View, Balcony
Room received: Puri Penthouse
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Ill post a review of this hotel as the only change during covid is the closure of the pool bar due to lack of guests I assume. Its also adjacent to the restaurant which makes it easier to just have service from there out to the pool area.
Property: Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort
Date(s): Jan 27-Feb 03 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, City view, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Pool view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Long Term Rate (7 days minimum @ $43 USD/night)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Already upgraded
Date(s): Jan 14-15 2021
Room booked: Aloft King Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Urban Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Member Flexible Rate
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Upgraded upon check-in. I'm guessing since it's my second time around there and only for one night they gave me the top category room.
Property: Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort
Date(s): Jan 15-22 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, City view, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Pool view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Long Term Rate (7 days minimum @ $43 USD/night)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Due to a somewhat central location for walking and Grab bike/car plus with the $10 USD credit every day at the restaurant or pool bar this will most likely be where I spend my time in Bali as it's very affordable. Though the rooms are being either renovated or remodelled. One entire side of the hotel facing in towards the pool is getting a facelift it seems. Not a lot of drilling/hammering noises thankfully and it starts around 11am from what I have seen.
Property: Element by Westin Ubud
Date(s): Jan 22-27 2021
Room booked: Deluxe (Standard) King Bed, Garden View, Balcony
Room received: Puri Penthouse
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Ill post a review of this hotel as the only change during covid is the closure of the pool bar due to lack of guests I assume. Its also adjacent to the restaurant which makes it easier to just have service from there out to the pool area.
Property: Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort
Date(s): Jan 27-Feb 03 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, City view, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Pool view, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium (no lifetime)
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Long Term Rate (7 days minimum @ $43 USD/night)
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Already upgraded
Jan 23, 2021, 5:12 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 14
Property: Four Points by Sheraton Bandung
Date(s): 13-14 Jan 2021
Room booked: Classic Room King
Room received: Premier Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: N/A
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Very generous upgrade, I was assigned to highest-category suite. I strongly suggest to reach out the property once booking was confirmed as they has very limited number of suites (4 out of 158 rooms). FDR said that as long as the suites are available, upgrade would be honored.
Property: Sheraton Bandung
Date(s): 17-18 Jan 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Room, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Pool access
Room received: Executive Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: N/A
LNF stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments:
Date(s): 13-14 Jan 2021
Room booked: Classic Room King
Room received: Premier Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: N/A
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Very generous upgrade, I was assigned to highest-category suite. I strongly suggest to reach out the property once booking was confirmed as they has very limited number of suites (4 out of 158 rooms). FDR said that as long as the suites are available, upgrade would be honored.
Property: Sheraton Bandung
Date(s): 17-18 Jan 2021
Room booked: Deluxe Room, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Twin/Single Bed(s), Pool access
Room received: Executive Suite
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: N/A
LNF stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments:
Jan 24, 2021, 3:01 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2020
Programs: IHG Plat; HH Gold; Accor Plat
Posts: 136
Property: Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan
Date(s): 1 night in Jan
Room booked: Grand room
Room received: Mayfair Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: no
Rate Type: LPR
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: need to wait until 5pm to get room key, Bed sheets was not clean but we don bring UV light to check, can NOT sleep feel Itchy
wait until tomorrow 9am to ask Housekeeping to change sheet
We always get email from Marriott to Review stay,
but for this Particular stay, we have NOT received email to give Review, wondering why,,,,, hmmm
Date(s): 1 night in Jan
Room booked: Grand room
Room received: Mayfair Suite
Elite Level: Platinum
Award stay: no
Rate Type: LPR
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: need to wait until 5pm to get room key, Bed sheets was not clean but we don bring UV light to check, can NOT sleep feel Itchy
wait until tomorrow 9am to ask Housekeeping to change sheet
We always get email from Marriott to Review stay,
but for this Particular stay, we have NOT received email to give Review, wondering why,,,,, hmmm
Jan 24, 2021, 9:53 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: Aloft Seattle Tacoma Airport
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Room received: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: No Breakfast Offered so I took the 500 Points. Excellent stay for 8 hours in the room nearby the Airport.
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Room received: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: No Breakfast Offered so I took the 500 Points. Excellent stay for 8 hours in the room nearby the Airport.
Jan 24, 2021, 9:54 am
#26
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: Westin Denver Airport
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: King Bed (Standard)
Room received: King Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Arrived late in the evening so I wasn't too concerned about Upgrades at this point as I wanted a clean room and sleep. Took the Breakfast Choice and the Restaurant was superb with upgrading from Continental to an entree for a nominal up-charge.
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: King Bed (Standard)
Room received: King Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Arrived late in the evening so I wasn't too concerned about Upgrades at this point as I wanted a clean room and sleep. Took the Breakfast Choice and the Restaurant was superb with upgrading from Continental to an entree for a nominal up-charge.
Jan 24, 2021, 9:55 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: Fairfield Inn & Suites Steamboat Springs
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Room received: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Fairfield Inn... What else is there to say?
Date(s): Jan, 2021
Room booked: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Room received: Double Queen Bed (Standard)
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Fairfield Inn... What else is there to say?
Jan 25, 2021, 12:37 pm
#28
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,467
Property: Hotel Park City, Autograph Collection
Date(s): Jan. 2021 (two nights)
Room booked: Executive Suite 1 King (base room)
Room received: Cottage Deluxe Executive 1 BR Suite
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: Off-Peak
SNAs redeemed: Unable to apply
Comments: Proactively upgraded a week in advance. This was a 2 category upgrade. Property wound up being fully booked. Nice room, with kitchenette and private jacuzzi on the deck. Overall felt welcomed and very well treated. Great value at 45k points per night. If more US properties made this kind of effort to welcome elites, we'd see much less negativity towards Marriott around here.
Date(s): Jan. 2021 (two nights)
Room booked: Executive Suite 1 King (base room)
Room received: Cottage Deluxe Executive 1 BR Suite
Elite Level: Ambassador
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: Off-Peak
SNAs redeemed: Unable to apply
Comments: Proactively upgraded a week in advance. This was a 2 category upgrade. Property wound up being fully booked. Nice room, with kitchenette and private jacuzzi on the deck. Overall felt welcomed and very well treated. Great value at 45k points per night. If more US properties made this kind of effort to welcome elites, we'd see much less negativity towards Marriott around here.
Jan 29, 2021, 7:23 am
#29
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: Sheraton Steamboat Springs Resort Villas
Date(s): Jan, 2021 (3 Nights)
Room booked: 2 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa, Balcony
Room received: 2 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Second Stay at this Resort in January and we booked the 2BR due to the "No UG" Policy at MVC Resorts since last time was a courtesy due to an oversale in the category that we booked. Excellent Ski In and Ski Out as Always and 1,000 Points for the Welcome Amenity.
Date(s): Jan, 2021 (3 Nights)
Room booked: 2 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa, Balcony
Room received: 2 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, 1 Queen, Sofa, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Second Stay at this Resort in January and we booked the 2BR due to the "No UG" Policy at MVC Resorts since last time was a courtesy due to an oversale in the category that we booked. Excellent Ski In and Ski Out as Always and 1,000 Points for the Welcome Amenity.
Jan 29, 2021, 7:14 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: EDI/GLA
Programs: DL 2 MM Unobtainum | UA 1.1MM Gold | MR Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,272
Property: The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas, Beaver Creek Mountain
Date(s): Jan, 2021 (2 Nights)
Room booked: 1 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, Sofa, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, Sofa, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Absolutely love this property and I think this might be my favourite in Avon compared to the Sheraton though we haven't stayed at the Ritz yet (Next Month).
Date(s): Jan, 2021 (2 Nights)
Room booked: 1 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, Sofa, Balcony
Room received: 1 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, Sofa, Balcony
Elite Level: Titanium
Award stay: No
Rate Type: Pre-Paid
LNF stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Absolutely love this property and I think this might be my favourite in Avon compared to the Sheraton though we haven't stayed at the Ritz yet (Next Month).