Marriott Rewards changes in 2010?
Jan 23, 2010 | 12:39 pm
#46
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 552
tvetter - not an AAA member (Am Air Advantage?) - as am UK based - although guess I could join
Dates are 1-6 April - non moveable - cheap flights already booked on Easyjet
The M11 and M12 codes give nothing - all useful plat deals run out 28 Mar
Guess I could provisionally book the cash rate as well and just cancel whichever works out best or if a promo rate comes on which suits
Dates are 1-6 April - non moveable - cheap flights already booked on Easyjet
The M11 and M12 codes give nothing - all useful plat deals run out 28 Mar
Guess I could provisionally book the cash rate as well and just cancel whichever works out best or if a promo rate comes on which suits
Jan 24, 2010 | 3:18 am
#47
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
Yes - the cheques are "cash equivalent", so you still get elite qualifying nights, and points.
However, I find that you sometimes need to follow up to claim credit, so make sure that you keep your receipts.
Sometimes the folks at the counter get confused, and don't know how to enter the checks. Tell them:
1) Enter them with code "GC", the same as gift cards
2) Enter the serial number from each gift cheque by hand into the computer, so that it gets voided
3) And tell them that you should still get points & elite night credit for the stay.
boomdog
However, I find that you sometimes need to follow up to claim credit, so make sure that you keep your receipts.
Sometimes the folks at the counter get confused, and don't know how to enter the checks. Tell them:
1) Enter them with code "GC", the same as gift cards
2) Enter the serial number from each gift cheque by hand into the computer, so that it gets voided
3) And tell them that you should still get points & elite night credit for the stay.
boomdog
Jan 24, 2010 | 6:48 am
#48
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 104
Please does anyone know how long cheques take to arrive (and post to UK) ie how long before my Easter stay do I need to decide if I am going with points vs cheques (paid with points)
Jan 24, 2010 | 9:15 am
#49
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
For standard delivery, MR states 2 weeks.
For the UK, I would call MR and ask.
I am assuming you are have made (2) ressies? One for cash and one for points?
Jan 24, 2010 | 10:16 am
#50
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 567
@ yorkshire exile. Please that M Prague will convert Marriott Gift Cheques (also auctioned on ebay!) into CZK at the hotels (unfavourable) exchange rate!
Jan 24, 2010 | 10:59 am
#51
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DFW,TX USA
Programs: Lifetime Platinum Marriott
Posts: 1,595