2010 Hotel Category Changes
Feb 24, 2010, 4:24 pm
#16
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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...
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.
Feb 24, 2010, 4:37 pm
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Very commendable of Marriott that some hotels in popular places are actually dropping categories due to lower ADRs over the last year.
Feb 24, 2010, 4:39 pm
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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.
Feb 24, 2010, 4:46 pm
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Overall, quite favorable.
Shows some rational thought taking place at MR--unlike the clowns running HHONORS.
Shows some rational thought taking place at MR--unlike the clowns running HHONORS.
Feb 25, 2010, 5:43 am
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I too would like to see a list of the 286 Cat 1-5 properties moving up a level.....Marriott Concierge.
Feb 25, 2010, 5:56 am
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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.
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.
Feb 25, 2010, 7:30 am
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Feb 25, 2010, 8:45 am
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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.
Feb 25, 2010, 8:49 am
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Thanks to Marriott for the favorable Hawaii changes.
Feb 25, 2010, 1:53 pm
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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.
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.
Feb 26, 2010, 4:35 pm
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Thanks,
Feb 26, 2010, 10:45 pm
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Good timing. This is going to save me 20K points on an upcoming stay.
Feb 27, 2010, 5:49 am
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Given that March 8th hasn't rolled around yet, I wouldn't think the new award levels will be in Marriott's system yet. Therefore I wouldn't think anyone would see any changes to their awards till after the change is in effect.
Feb 27, 2010, 6:09 am
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I like the changes. Very balanced and reasonable as far as I can see.
