Jan 12, 2021, 5:54 am
Last edit by: brc01
Link: https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/pro...promotion=DD21
Terms & Conditions:
A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”).
Registration of your Marriott Bonvoy™ account is required. Marriott Bonvoy members who register for this promotion by April 13, 2021, will earn double points plus double Elite Night Credits on eligible paid stays of two nights or more during the promotion earning period. The promotion earning period is for stays between February 16, 2021, and April 27, 2021, at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties. The double points earning is only applicable to members’ base points earned per eligible stay. Only stays made after registration will qualify toward the promotion. A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”). Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates do not qualify for this promotion. Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay®, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for bonus points or double Elite Night Credits, and nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for bonus points or double Elite Night Credits. Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s Elite Night Credits or stay. Bonus Elite Night Credits will be awarded to the member’s account within 3–7 business days after the qualifying nights post. Elite Night Credits will count only toward the status year in which they are posted. A member who elects to earn miles is not eligible for this promotion. For a list of current participating hotels, visit www.marriott.com/loyalty/earn/hotels.mi. All Marriott Bonvoy terms and conditions apply. See www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi for more information. Visit http://marriottbonvoy.com/bettertogether or call 888-MARRIOTT (888-627-7468) for complete details.
Link to FAQs: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-27593
What is the Q1 2021 promotion? After you're registered for the promotion. Earn double points and double Elite Night Credits for stays of two nights or more, between February 16, 2021 and April 27, 2021.
What are the registration and earning dates? Register now through April 13, 2021. After you register for the promotion, you can earn on stays between February 16, 2021 and April 27, 2021. Stays made prior to registration are not eligible to earn bonus points and elite night credits with this promotion.
What is the registration link? You may register here: www.marriottbonvoy.com/bettertogether
Does this promotion have a maximum earning potential? With this promotion, you can earn unlimited bonus points. There is no limit to the number of bonus points you can earn during the promotion period.
Is the double points earning applicable to all points or just the member’s base points? Double points are only applicable to the base points you’ll earn on each stay.
Which hotels/brands do and do not participate in this promotion? All brands participate except Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay®, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks. Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, BVLGARI, and other hotels that do not currently participate in Marriott Bonvoy™ are also excluded from the promotion.
Do redemption stays qualify for earning? Only if a redemption stay includes at least one paid night, it will count toward the promotion offer of double points and double Elite Night Credits.
Do stays at The Ritz-Carlton count towards this promotion? Yes. Explore participating hotel brands here: https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/earn/hotels.mi
Can Marriott associates participate in the promotion? Yes, Marriott associates are eligible to participate and earn double bonus points and elite night credits on eligible stays.
If a member earns airline miles, are they eligible for this promotion? If you’re currently earning airline miles, you are not eligible for this promotion. To earn points with this promotion, change your earning preference in your Membership Account Profile from miles to points.
If a member has two rooms at the same time with his or her family, do both rooms count toward bonus stays/nights if they’re paying for both? Only one room per hotel at a time will count as an eligible stay for the promotion offer even if member pays for additional rooms.
Example: Member paid for 3 rooms:
When will the Points/Credits be added to my account? They will post 5-7 days after the Marriott Bonvoy™ stay occurs, providing all promotion terms were met.
Does the Elite Night Credit count towards Lifetime? Yes, providing the Marriott Bonvoy™ Member met the Promotion qualifications and earned Elite Night Credit they will count.
Do Double Points count for Incidentals? Double Points only apply to the Stay, not for incidentals (eg Dining).
Can members book through a third-party site and earn bonus points? No. Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates are ineligible to earn points with this promotion. Book via the Marriott Bonvoy™ mobile app or on Marriott.com to ensure you earn your bonus points.
How do I as a Marriott Bonvoy™ member book a combination of both redemption stays and paid nights? Please visit How Do I Make a Cash + Points Reservation?
Does a Cash and Points Stay qualify for this promotion? A Cash and Point reservation for multiple nights comprising of both a paid rate and points.
Example:
Providing all Promotion terms were met and your Stay was for 6 Nights (5 Booked on Points and 1 Paid Night for a total of 6 Nights)
© 2021 Marriott International, Inc.
Earn double points and double Elite Night Credits on each stay* of two or more nights.
- Register now, then earn on stays from February 16 through April 27, 2021. Registration ends April 13, 2021.
- Earn double points and double Elite Night Credits on each stay of two or more nights — with no earning limits.
- Choose from thousands of hotels and resorts participating in Marriott Bonvoy™ worldwide. Travel confidently with flexible cancellation and our Commitment to Clean.
- Redeem your bonus points for free nights, gift cards, exclusive experiences and so much more.
Terms & Conditions:
A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”).
Registration of your Marriott Bonvoy™ account is required. Marriott Bonvoy members who register for this promotion by April 13, 2021, will earn double points plus double Elite Night Credits on eligible paid stays of two nights or more during the promotion earning period. The promotion earning period is for stays between February 16, 2021, and April 27, 2021, at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties. The double points earning is only applicable to members’ base points earned per eligible stay. Only stays made after registration will qualify toward the promotion. A “stay” is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/checkout activity on any points-eligible rate (“Qualifying Rate”). Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates do not qualify for this promotion. Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay®, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for bonus points or double Elite Night Credits, and nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for bonus points or double Elite Night Credits. Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s Elite Night Credits or stay. Bonus Elite Night Credits will be awarded to the member’s account within 3–7 business days after the qualifying nights post. Elite Night Credits will count only toward the status year in which they are posted. A member who elects to earn miles is not eligible for this promotion. For a list of current participating hotels, visit www.marriott.com/loyalty/earn/hotels.mi. All Marriott Bonvoy terms and conditions apply. See www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi for more information. Visit http://marriottbonvoy.com/bettertogether or call 888-MARRIOTT (888-627-7468) for complete details.
Link to FAQs: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-27593
What is the Q1 2021 promotion? After you're registered for the promotion. Earn double points and double Elite Night Credits for stays of two nights or more, between February 16, 2021 and April 27, 2021.
What are the registration and earning dates? Register now through April 13, 2021. After you register for the promotion, you can earn on stays between February 16, 2021 and April 27, 2021. Stays made prior to registration are not eligible to earn bonus points and elite night credits with this promotion.
What is the registration link? You may register here: www.marriottbonvoy.com/bettertogether
Does this promotion have a maximum earning potential? With this promotion, you can earn unlimited bonus points. There is no limit to the number of bonus points you can earn during the promotion period.
Is the double points earning applicable to all points or just the member’s base points? Double points are only applicable to the base points you’ll earn on each stay.
Which hotels/brands do and do not participate in this promotion? All brands participate except Homes & Villas by Marriott International, ExecuStay®, Marriott Executive Apartments® and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks. Ritz-Carlton Reserve®, BVLGARI, and other hotels that do not currently participate in Marriott Bonvoy™ are also excluded from the promotion.
Do redemption stays qualify for earning? Only if a redemption stay includes at least one paid night, it will count toward the promotion offer of double points and double Elite Night Credits.
Do stays at The Ritz-Carlton count towards this promotion? Yes. Explore participating hotel brands here: https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/earn/hotels.mi
Can Marriott associates participate in the promotion? Yes, Marriott associates are eligible to participate and earn double bonus points and elite night credits on eligible stays.
If a member earns airline miles, are they eligible for this promotion? If you’re currently earning airline miles, you are not eligible for this promotion. To earn points with this promotion, change your earning preference in your Membership Account Profile from miles to points.
If a member has two rooms at the same time with his or her family, do both rooms count toward bonus stays/nights if they’re paying for both? Only one room per hotel at a time will count as an eligible stay for the promotion offer even if member pays for additional rooms.
Example: Member paid for 3 rooms:
- Only one room will earn elite night credit
- Points will be earned on all 3 rooms providing they were all on one hotel bill.
When will the Points/Credits be added to my account? They will post 5-7 days after the Marriott Bonvoy™ stay occurs, providing all promotion terms were met.
Does the Elite Night Credit count towards Lifetime? Yes, providing the Marriott Bonvoy™ Member met the Promotion qualifications and earned Elite Night Credit they will count.
Do Double Points count for Incidentals? Double Points only apply to the Stay, not for incidentals (eg Dining).
Can members book through a third-party site and earn bonus points? No. Rates available through most third-party online retailers and select travel agency rates are ineligible to earn points with this promotion. Book via the Marriott Bonvoy™ mobile app or on Marriott.com to ensure you earn your bonus points.
How do I as a Marriott Bonvoy™ member book a combination of both redemption stays and paid nights? Please visit How Do I Make a Cash + Points Reservation?
Does a Cash and Points Stay qualify for this promotion? A Cash and Point reservation for multiple nights comprising of both a paid rate and points.
Example:
Providing all Promotion terms were met and your Stay was for 6 Nights (5 Booked on Points and 1 Paid Night for a total of 6 Nights)
- You will earn a Bonus of 6 Elite Night Credits (5 for the Redemption Nights and 1 for the Paid Night) 6 for Base + 6 Bonus =12 Net Total
- You will earn Double Points on the Paid Night
© 2021 Marriott International, Inc.
2021 Q1/2 Global Promo 'Better Two-gether' 2x points/nights credit, Feb 16 - Apr 27
Jan 17, 2021, 8:38 pm
#62
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Yes the form of payment doesn't impede the eligibility for the bonus. It just needs to be a paid stay (no awards/points).
Jan 18, 2021, 1:41 am
#63
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Jan 18, 2021, 1:31 pm
#64
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Jan 18, 2021, 3:20 pm
#66
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Jan 18, 2021, 3:36 pm
#67
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Do bonus nights under this promotion count towards life time nights?
Jan 19, 2021, 2:28 pm
#68
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
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(a) one reward or paid night would earn one elite night
(b) two reward nights would earn two elite nights
(c) two paid nights would earn four elite nights
(d) one paid plus one reward night would earn four nights (or maybe three nights?)
If (d) only earns three nights, there really isn't any additional incentive to use points unless you need the free night to make your one paid night reservation a two night mixed one in order to get the first night to count twice. I have a reservation in which I used points on the third night so I could check out at 7PM and get the double elite nights for that. It's probably not worth it if the free night counts as one.
Last edited by DallasEsq; Jan 19, 2021 at 3:01 pm
Jan 19, 2021, 4:08 pm
#69
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Hmm, this is sort of inconsistent with what others are saying, as well as the stated terms involving rewards nights counting if there's a paid night. My understanding is that a reservation with:
(a) one reward or paid night would earn one elite night
(b) two reward nights would earn two elite nights
(c) two paid nights would earn four elite nights
(d) one paid plus one reward night would earn four nights (or maybe three nights?)
If (d) only earns three nights, there really isn't any additional incentive to use points unless you need the free night to make your one paid night reservation a two night mixed one in order to get the first night to count twice. I have a reservation in which I used points on the third night so I could check out at 7PM and get the double elite nights for that. It's probably not worth it if the free night counts as one.
(a) one reward or paid night would earn one elite night
(b) two reward nights would earn two elite nights
(c) two paid nights would earn four elite nights
(d) one paid plus one reward night would earn four nights (or maybe three nights?)
If (d) only earns three nights, there really isn't any additional incentive to use points unless you need the free night to make your one paid night reservation a two night mixed one in order to get the first night to count twice. I have a reservation in which I used points on the third night so I could check out at 7PM and get the double elite nights for that. It's probably not worth it if the free night counts as one.
Jan 19, 2021, 4:23 pm
#70
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I don’t think (a) and (b) are correct. Stand alone reward nights will not earn bonus elite nights. Only a reservation that has paid AND reward nights under the same reservation number will get the bonus for all nights. I’d be happy to be proven wrong on (a) and (b).
Jan 19, 2021, 4:30 pm
#71
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Jan 19, 2021, 4:39 pm
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Hmm, this is sort of inconsistent with what others are saying, as well as the stated terms involving rewards nights counting if there's a paid night. My understanding is that a reservation with:
(a) one reward or paid night would earn one elite night
(b) two reward nights would earn two elite nights
(c) two paid nights would earn four elite nights
(d) one paid plus one reward night would earn four nights (or maybe three nights?)
If (d) only earns three nights, there really isn't any additional incentive to use points unless you need the free night to make your one paid night reservation a two night mixed one in order to get the first night to count twice. I have a reservation in which I used points on the third night so I could check out at 7PM and get the double elite nights for that. It's probably not worth it if the free night counts as one.
(a) one reward or paid night would earn one elite night
(b) two reward nights would earn two elite nights
(c) two paid nights would earn four elite nights
(d) one paid plus one reward night would earn four nights (or maybe three nights?)
If (d) only earns three nights, there really isn't any additional incentive to use points unless you need the free night to make your one paid night reservation a two night mixed one in order to get the first night to count twice. I have a reservation in which I used points on the third night so I could check out at 7PM and get the double elite nights for that. It's probably not worth it if the free night counts as one.
I don’t think (a) and (b) are correct. Stand alone reward nights will not earn bonus elite nights. Only a reservation that has paid AND reward nights under the same reservation number will get the bonus for all nights. I’d be happy to be proven wrong on (a) and (b).
Marriott Lurkers, can you clarify bonus elite nights one will receive based on above? Please also confirm if the 25 BONUS Elite nights accrued based on above scenario will count towards lifetime status.
Jan 19, 2021, 4:44 pm
#73
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I don’t think (a) and (b) are correct. Stand alone reward nights will not earn bonus elite nights. Only a reservation that has paid AND reward nights under the same reservation number will get the bonus for all nights. I’d be happy to be proven wrong on (a) and (b).
Jan 19, 2021, 7:11 pm
#74
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Marriott Lurkers, can you clarify bonus elite nights one will receive based on above? Please also confirm if the 25 BONUS Elite nights accrued based on above scenario will count towards lifetime status.
Marriott Lurkers, can you clarify bonus elite nights one will receive based on above? Please also confirm if the 25 BONUS Elite nights accrued based on above scenario will count towards lifetime status.
Hello,
Please stay tuned for additional details of this promotion.
Jan 22, 2021, 10:22 am
#75
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Promotion starting soon...w/double points/etc.
The promotion is stating cash night required, the certs will count. While details are not known, lets say you want a 3 night stay can you pay for night one, use cert for night 2, then points for night 3 and then that will provide 6 credits under the promotion? - shorter way of asking would be asking if nights booked w/points would count for credit?
On a related note, can one book TWO different reservations under the same account for the same dates?
Book room #1 for 3 nights paying cash, one cert and points....then book room #2 for same nights paying cash, one cert and points?
(there is a reason for the question here, as booking a room for 6 nights using cash night 1, 2 certs and points (while an option) may not be advantageous as two separate bookings. If something went wrong where you need to contact support for credit, wouldn't want someone looking back at the reservations and saying what happened would not count... regardless if they were booked at the same hotel, or reservation #1 at hotel A, and reservation #2 at hotel B.
On a related note, can one book TWO different reservations under the same account for the same dates?
Book room #1 for 3 nights paying cash, one cert and points....then book room #2 for same nights paying cash, one cert and points?
(there is a reason for the question here, as booking a room for 6 nights using cash night 1, 2 certs and points (while an option) may not be advantageous as two separate bookings. If something went wrong where you need to contact support for credit, wouldn't want someone looking back at the reservations and saying what happened would not count... regardless if they were booked at the same hotel, or reservation #1 at hotel A, and reservation #2 at hotel B.