gobluetwo

I'm lifetime Gold, have some trips coming up and figured I'd go for a Platinum status (16 nights by the end of June should be no problem). Talked with the person over the phone, confirmed enrollment, and hung up. Two days later, status still showing as Gold. Talked to someone today who said the first person was incorrect in suggesting that I would have Platinum for the duration of the challenge. He read the terms and conditions which apparently state that I will not get upgraded status until I meet the challenge requirements. Until I hit 16 nights, I'm still Gold.

This is different from every other status challenge I've ever done with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, American, and United. Is this a thing now, or was the second person incorrect? He seemed to be reading from a policy document, so I'm inclined to accept that, but wondering if others have different experiences.

craigthemif

It's been quite awhile since the major hotel chains regularly let you enjoy the status during a challenge.

It was too easy to request a challenge ahead of a week's holiday - to enjoy the status without ever having any intention of completing the challenge...

gobluetwo

Thanks, it has admittedly been quite a while since I've done a status challenge (probably at least 4+ years, now that I think about it).

BenA

Yep, I can confirm this is how the challenge is currently working (I'm nearly complete on a Platinum challenge, and the lack of breakfast makes me sad and hungry until it's complete.)

I asked about a match to other hotel status in the interim, but that didn't seem like an option the agent was able to currently provide.

merrickdb

There are actually two different Platinum challenges now: the standard one that requires 16 nights in 90 days to get platinum status and doesn’t provide status during the trial and “Taste of Platinum” that gives platinum status during the trial and requires 15 nights in 90 days to keep the status. “Taste of Platinum” is only available to employees of select companies (e.g., consulting firms), and you have to email from your work address to sign up.

margarita girl

I knew Hyatt offered this. I’ve never heard of Marriott offering a similar program. Is this new?

myperks

does Hyatt offer status during the globalist challenge?

andy_dangg

No, they only give you Explorist right off the bat and you have to stay a certain number of nights for Globalist