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Latest on EEO Free Weekend/BOGO certificates
Jun 23, 2011, 7:26 pm
#121
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,210
I won't leave Marriott over something like this, but I do think it is a significant devaluation. I sure hope they reconsider this policy change and I also hope they'll give us more advanced notice of these dates going forward (or of the impending cancellation of the BOGO program if that is where all this leads to). It's really sad that I already can't use these at many of my favorite weekend getaway spots that were added to the excluded list this year. 
Jun 23, 2011, 9:26 pm
#122
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
This is a definite watering down of the EEO benefit. On the plus side, Marriott is going to insure that I renew my diamond status with Hyatt. I have only had 6 paid stays with Hyatt in the first 6 months of 2011, but I plan on filling my fall with more Hyatt stays. This is usually when Hyatt has a FFN promo going, although there is no guarantee that they will run one this year.
Jun 23, 2011, 9:39 pm
#123
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,204
I seriously hope that Marriott Rewards does not win any awards this year for hotel chain programs... its been a constant hatchet for elite benefits over the past several years from the drastic increase in award redemption values to concierge lounge reductions & closings to EEOs turning into birdcage liner, and what have we gained... free internet?
Jun 24, 2011, 3:34 am
#124
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: TX
Posts: 756
I've searched for this, but haven't been able to find the T&C's of EEO certs in the past. It's been a few years since I've been platinum, so I've forgotten the T&C's. Do CYs qualify? If memory serves me well, it's only Marriotts & Renaissances. Also, do international hotels (looking at Thailand) participate normally? Trying to plan some upcoming travel based on the rumored 7/8 start of the certs. Thanks!
Jun 24, 2011, 12:14 pm
#125
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,386
I don't really care what the dates are; after all, if Marriotts don't provide me with an attractive rate I'll just stay somewhere else.
However, Marriott seriously needs to work on improving the mechanics of booking the free nights, educating desk staff and so on. I understand there's some price discrimination going on here, but of the six or seven EEOs I've booked in the past year I think only ONE has gone completely smoothly.
However, Marriott seriously needs to work on improving the mechanics of booking the free nights, educating desk staff and so on. I understand there's some price discrimination going on here, but of the six or seven EEOs I've booked in the past year I think only ONE has gone completely smoothly.
Jun 24, 2011, 1:56 pm
#126
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Starwood, Hyatt Diamond, PC Amb Plat, AA, Delta Gold
Posts: 356
I've searched for this, but haven't been able to find the T&C's of EEO certs in the past. It's been a few years since I've been platinum, so I've forgotten the T&C's. Do CYs qualify? If memory serves me well, it's only Marriotts & Renaissances. Also, do international hotels (looking at Thailand) participate normally? Trying to plan some upcoming travel based on the rumored 7/8 start of the certs. Thanks!
Jun 24, 2011, 5:48 pm
#127
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: ORD, MKE, MDW
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, AAdvantage Gold, Air Canada Elite, Avis Pref Select, Hertz Gold,
Posts: 1,844
I meant including holiday weekends during periods when BOGO isn't available. But in hindsight, I should've worded that better.
I don't use this perk very often, but it works for me for a July weekend I'm looking at, then it works against me for a November weekend or two that I could've used.
I don't use this perk very often, but it works for me for a July weekend I'm looking at, then it works against me for a November weekend or two that I could've used.
Jun 24, 2011, 6:54 pm
#128
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,720
Darn! Have been hoping -- still hoping -- that the Rennaissance Shelbourne Dublin would be on the soon to be announced list -- as it was for the same time last year --as the wife and her mom and sister would be staying there over a summer weekend.
Well, here's still hoping!
Jun 25, 2011, 10:07 am
#129
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: THEN - BASKING RIDGE,NJ / NOW - SCOTTSDALE,AZ
Posts: 290
EEO - Bogo Offers
I looked on the Marriott site in multiple locations and can not find the EEO meal / night Bogo certificates ? Does Marriott still offer them ? I am a Platinum member, I logged in and went to the offers page which had plenty of offers but I could not find the BOGO one's ?
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 25, 2011, 10:09 am
#130
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Hampshire
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold, Everything else: Dirt
Posts: 802
Read the new sticky.
Jun 25, 2011, 10:19 am
#131
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: THEN - BASKING RIDGE,NJ / NOW - SCOTTSDALE,AZ
Posts: 290
Thanks
So I assume that the July start EEO's have not been released yet ?
I did not see anyone comment on a release date / did I miss it ?
Thanks again
Scott
So I assume that the July start EEO's have not been released yet ?
I did not see anyone comment on a release date / did I miss it ?
Thanks again
Scott
Jun 25, 2011, 2:26 pm
#132
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Hampshire
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold, Everything else: Dirt
Posts: 802
Right--rumor on the street is July 8 will be the first weekend.
Jun 25, 2011, 5:15 pm
#133
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
Originally Posted by [email protected]
Thanks
So I assume that the July start EEO's have not been released yet ?
I did not see anyone comment on a release date / did I miss it ?
Thanks again
Scott
So I assume that the July start EEO's have not been released yet ?
I did not see anyone comment on a release date / did I miss it ?
Thanks again
Scott
Jun 26, 2011, 6:23 am
#134
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
Although the answer is likely going to be "wait until the EEO posts," here's the question: Anyone have any idea if NYC properties might be included this time? I'm holding a reservation in hopes of this...
Jun 26, 2011, 6:38 am
#135
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Winter Garden, FL
Programs: Delta DM-3MM United Gold-MM Marriott Lifetime Titanium Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 13,498
Fuggedaboutit. Hasn't included any NYC properties (except the new Hotel 57, which was an error) in many years.
Bruce
Bruce