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Latest on EEO Free Weekend/BOGO certificates
Nov 22, 2010, 2:10 pm
#76
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May 15, 2011, 3:24 pm
#77
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
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BOGO question...
I've heard a lot about these BOGO deals to get a second night free at weekends. However, I've never used them as yet.
I'm looking to book next Friday and Saturday into a Marriott property in San Antonio, TX, so it would be worth my while using a BOGO certificate.
However, when I look in the Platinum deals section, I only see BOGO for JW Marriott and Renaissance.
Does the BOGO deal also cover normal Marriott hotels?
Cheers,
Rick
I'm looking to book next Friday and Saturday into a Marriott property in San Antonio, TX, so it would be worth my while using a BOGO certificate.
However, when I look in the Platinum deals section, I only see BOGO for JW Marriott and Renaissance.
Does the BOGO deal also cover normal Marriott hotels?
Cheers,
Rick
May 15, 2011, 3:39 pm
#78
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Programs: MR LT Platinum, HH Diamond, WN A-List,
Posts: 478
Yes, full service Marriott locations are included.
The certificate you are looking for is the same for Marriott and JW locations. The renaissance has a separate certificate.
On my screen it shows up as "Marriott & JW Marriott Hotels: Treat Yourself to A Weekend Escape and A Free Second Night"
The certificate you are looking for is the same for Marriott and JW locations. The renaissance has a separate certificate.
On my screen it shows up as "Marriott & JW Marriott Hotels: Treat Yourself to A Weekend Escape and A Free Second Night"
May 15, 2011, 3:52 pm
#79
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Yes, full service Marriott locations are included.
The certificate you are looking for is the same for Marriott and JW locations. The renaissance has a separate certificate.
On my screen it shows up as "Marriott & JW Marriott Hotels: Treat Yourself to A Weekend Escape and A Free Second Night"
The certificate you are looking for is the same for Marriott and JW locations. The renaissance has a separate certificate.
On my screen it shows up as "Marriott & JW Marriott Hotels: Treat Yourself to A Weekend Escape and A Free Second Night"
Cheers,
Rick
May 15, 2011, 4:24 pm
#80
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 117
These are a great perk and we have used them many times. Just remember to print out two copies of the certificate. You will need to hand one in when you check in. When you check out they will have probably misplaced the original one so you will need to give them the spare.
May 15, 2011, 5:03 pm
#81
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
I'm expecting it to be complicated
Cheers,
Rick
May 16, 2011, 6:44 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I always carry two - present one at check-in and then ask them to make me a photocopy for my records. That way they KNOW I still have a copy but, if for some reason they won't/can't, I still have my second copy. Can't be too careful when dotting "i's" and crossing "t's". You've got to document everything if you want to protect yourself.
I also call my elite reservations line the week before my stay to VERIFY my previous request for use of the EEO. This relieves my mind when they say, "yes, it's noted in your record."
Overkill, maybe....but the only one to suffer the consequences of something going wrong is me (I?). (Is there a grammatician out there who could tell me which is correct?)
I also call my elite reservations line the week before my stay to VERIFY my previous request for use of the EEO. This relieves my mind when they say, "yes, it's noted in your record."
Overkill, maybe....but the only one to suffer the consequences of something going wrong is me (I?). (Is there a grammatician out there who could tell me which is correct?)
May 16, 2011, 10:37 am
#83
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NC
Programs: IHG PC - Plat, HHonors - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 329
not always complicated. the last 2 stays i had using BOGO went without a hitch or question. I have booked package stays both times and recieved benefits for the second night (not expected but a nice bonus when given). Good luck
May 16, 2011, 11:43 am
#84
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 16
How often does Marriott have these BOGO ? I know it expires on June 5th but should I expect to see another coupon for the summer or fall ?
May 16, 2011, 1:42 pm
#85
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
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Summer 04: Received coupons early June; Coupons expired Aug 31.
Fall 04: Received coupons end of Oct/Early Nov; Coupons expired Dec 31.
Winter 05: Coupons only went to those that renewed Gold or Platinum status. Those like me that went from Gold to Platinum, or others that went from Silver to Gold, did not receive coupons because we did not receive a renewal package. Some of us did call in and were sent coupons. Received with renewal letters mid-February with April 30 expiration.
Spring 05: Were available on-line March 29; Coupons expired June 15.
Summer 05: Were available on-line June 12; Coupons expired September 15.
Fall 05: Were available on-line November 8; Coupons expired January 30.
Winter/Spring 06: Guessing they were available on-line sometime in February (I could not find a post stating the exact date); Coupons expired April 30.
Summer 06: Were available on-line May 18; Coupons expired August 28.
Fall 06: Were available on-line October 25; Coupons expired January 14.
Winter/Spring 07: Three different sets of the (4) buy 1 get 1 free dinners and weekend stays, each set dated for three different date ranges in 2007 were available online on January 16 with wrong expiration date and then January 19 with corrected effective dates.
Dates for 2007 EEOs:
March 2, 2007 to June 3, 2007
June 29, 2007 to October 7, 2007
October 26 , 2007 to January 13, 2008
2008 paper EEOs out on January 18, 2008 for the following effective dates:
March 7, 2008 - June 8, 2008
June 27, 2008 - October 5, 2008
October 31, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Dates for 2009 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 6, 2009 - June 7, 2009
June 26, 2009 - October 11, 2009
October 30, 2009 to January 10, 2010
Dates for 2010 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010
June 25, 2010 to October 10, 2010
October 29, 2010 to January 9, 2011
Dates for 2011 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 4, 2011 - June 5, 2011
Fall 04: Received coupons end of Oct/Early Nov; Coupons expired Dec 31.
Winter 05: Coupons only went to those that renewed Gold or Platinum status. Those like me that went from Gold to Platinum, or others that went from Silver to Gold, did not receive coupons because we did not receive a renewal package. Some of us did call in and were sent coupons. Received with renewal letters mid-February with April 30 expiration.
Spring 05: Were available on-line March 29; Coupons expired June 15.
Summer 05: Were available on-line June 12; Coupons expired September 15.
Fall 05: Were available on-line November 8; Coupons expired January 30.
Winter/Spring 06: Guessing they were available on-line sometime in February (I could not find a post stating the exact date); Coupons expired April 30.
Summer 06: Were available on-line May 18; Coupons expired August 28.
Fall 06: Were available on-line October 25; Coupons expired January 14.
Winter/Spring 07: Three different sets of the (4) buy 1 get 1 free dinners and weekend stays, each set dated for three different date ranges in 2007 were available online on January 16 with wrong expiration date and then January 19 with corrected effective dates.
Dates for 2007 EEOs:
March 2, 2007 to June 3, 2007
June 29, 2007 to October 7, 2007
October 26 , 2007 to January 13, 2008
2008 paper EEOs out on January 18, 2008 for the following effective dates:
March 7, 2008 - June 8, 2008
June 27, 2008 - October 5, 2008
October 31, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Dates for 2009 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 6, 2009 - June 7, 2009
June 26, 2009 - October 11, 2009
October 30, 2009 to January 10, 2010
Dates for 2010 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010
June 25, 2010 to October 10, 2010
October 29, 2010 to January 9, 2011
Dates for 2011 EEOs (all EEOs are now online only) :
March 4, 2011 - June 5, 2011
May 16, 2011, 2:31 pm
#86
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aaupgrade,
great historical info (and current Q2 EEO promo).
I'm looking forward to the next promo (June and beyond)
great historical info (and current Q2 EEO promo).
I'm looking forward to the next promo (June and beyond)
May 16, 2011, 3:14 pm
#87
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 16
Are these usally only Marriott ,JW and Renaissance brands ?
I have no problems staying at these brands but they arent in all the cities i travel to.
I have no problems staying at these brands but they arent in all the cities i travel to.
May 16, 2011, 4:14 pm
#88
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Southwest A, Marriott LT Plat, US CP
Posts: 78
I just stayed at the JW Chicago w/ 2 other couples. We all stayed w/ BOGO certs. We gave certs at check in, but the full charges were on our room. It took only about 3-5 minutes with the desk at checkout (with another copy of the cert - thank you FT!) and we were on our way with a BOGO on a $350 room. That is quite the benefit!
May 16, 2011, 6:33 pm
#89
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NC
Programs: IHG PC - Plat, HHonors - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 329
I just stayed at the JW Chicago w/ 2 other couples. We all stayed w/ BOGO certs. We gave certs at check in, but the full charges were on our room. It took only about 3-5 minutes with the desk at checkout (with another copy of the cert - thank you FT!) and we were on our way with a BOGO on a $350 room. That is quite the benefit!
May 16, 2011, 9:36 pm
#90
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: Southwest A, Marriott LT Plat, US CP
Posts: 78
I was the only Plat in the group. I made all the reservations. However, I don't know that it would matter, being that the certs are fully transferrable. The biggest benefit was that I was familiar with the known issues regarding the certs.