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Originally Posted by BrightlyBob
(Post 13456684)
Yes, thanks for this, Andrew, it is appreciated that Marriott is involved in this forum, especially as involvement is not always a pleasant experience for you.
For me it's a bit of good news/bad news, I like the Paris and London changes, not so sure about the Moscow though. The Moscow one does seem strange since its been on permanent pointsavers for the last few months, indicating it was chasing redemption trade, yet this uprate will do nothing to encourage that. Nonetheless, I guess you guys know what you're doing, and category adjustments are a part of these programs. It is good to see that with a fair division in movement Marriott is demonstrating its commitment to the scheme. Lastly, like everyone else, I would be grateful to see/link in the list of all the forthcoming changes, all the way from category 1-8, whenever anyone can copy and paste them over here... Moscow is not so bad as there are 2 other FS hotels nearby, also there is a CY very close as well that has gotten rave reviews and there is a new Rennaisance that just opened. The Berlin Marriott has been long overdue and that is why I snagged it at the current rates --it has gotten very very good reviews and if you get lounge access, all the better. It is a steal at Cat 5 so act now. |
Very commendable of Marriott that some hotels in popular places are actually dropping categories due to lower ADRs over the last year.
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The Paris change will save me 10k points then on a 2nighter in a few months - thanks for the heads up Marriott Conceirge.
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Overall, quite favorable.
Shows some rational thought taking place at MR--unlike the clowns running HHONORS. |
Originally Posted by Marriott Concierge
(Post 13453752)
Current Cat 6 moving to Cat 5
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa |
I too would like to see a list of the 286 Cat 1-5 properties moving up a level.....Marriott Concierge.
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Andrew -
thank you for this list. I have upcoming travel plans which this change affects...actually in the positive :) as others have stated, the remaining list would be most appreciated. |
Originally Posted by yul lite
(Post 13461076)
I too would like to see a list of the 286 Cat 1-5 properties moving up a level.....Marriott Concierge.
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Yup, would like to see the lower category changes as well. A list would be great, but if not, at least show the new levels on the website before the change actually occurs.
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Thanks to Marriott for the favorable Hawaii changes.
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I much fear the up changes in the 1-5 levels as this is where I tend to burn having kids playing travel sports and little time for luxury vacations right now.
I would hate to see a run of the mill RI or SHS on the side of an interstate in Buffalo in January bump from 15k to 20k or 20k to 25k - especially when $99 rooms are plentiful in the area. And I tend to take 2 rooms at a time to comfortably accommodate everyone. Killed me to burn through 80,000 for 2 nights and 2 rooms recently (not to mention also missing the 5th night free deal inside of the sliding point scale). Just another way to look at it. |
Originally Posted by Marriott Concierge
(Post 13453752)
If you have an existing redemption reservation at a hotel decreasing in category, you may call Marriott RewardsŪ Customer Support to adjust the reservation after March 8. We thank you in advance for your patience.[/I]
Thanks! Regards, Andrew Thanks, |
Good timing. This is going to save me 20K points on an upcoming stay.
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Originally Posted by qlabdad
(Post 13473006)
Has anyone tried to call to get a points reduction on an existing reservation yet?
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I like the changes. Very balanced and reasonable as far as I can see.
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