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Ten (10) Elite Nights are given for each meeting held in a participating hotel under the "Rewarding Events" program. See below for non-participating brands. Information about the Rewarding Events program may be found at https://www.marriott.com/meeting-eve...els/rewards.mi
The 10 elite nights per meeting are independent of any hotel rooms booked in conjunction with the meeting. In fact, no hotel rooms have to be booked as part of the meeting in order to receive credit for 10 elite nights.
Although the Rewarding Events webpage refers to room nights for meeting participants, the most important section is the one that states 10 Elite Nights, regardless if you or your guest is paying for it
In general, a written contract is required (or should be obtained). In many cases, the meeting is booked through a central Marriott group sales office instead of directly with a hotel. If booked through a central Marriott group sales office, there is a three-page contract that makes reference to the Rewarding Events program on page 2 of the agreement. A MR member number should be included in this area of the contract by the group sales office.
FAQs:
Q: What brands participate in the Rewarding Events program?
A: AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, EDITION, Element, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, LeMéridien, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, St. Regis, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, & Westin.
Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites, & Marriott Executive Apartments do not participate in the program.
Q: How do I find a hotel that participates?
A: Click on the link to the Rewarding Events page and then in the "Plan" section of the page click on the "Find a Hotel" box. Enter the city you'd like to have your meeting in, purpose of event (Business) and then check the "I need meeting/event space" box. Enter the size of your meeting (2 attendees should work) and then click the "Find" box. Leave the start date and end date blank. A list of potential hotels will be shown. The smallest meeting room is not usually shown online --- you may need to call each hotel to find out which one has a boardroom or other small meeting room. Once you've found a small meeting room, then request a quote online.
Q: How quickly will Marriott respond with a quote?
A: Usually within a day or two --- and usually via email. The email should contain a telephone number of the group sales contact. Give them a call and tell them you'd like to follow up on the quote and you're interested in booking the smallest room available for a 2 person meeting for an hour. If they quote a price that's higher than you want to pay, ask them if they can get approval for a lower priced meeting (e.g., a recent quote was for $75 for an 8 hour use of a CY boardroom). They accepted a counter of $50 for a one-hour meeting in the room (plus service charge plus local sales tax). Urban hotels may charge significantly higher rates for meeting space than a smaller, less congested city.
Q: Is a contract required?
A: The terms of the program suggest "yes" --- although there are reports that 10 elite nights have been granted without contracts. A best practice would be to obtain a contract.
Q: How long do points and EQNs take to post after the event is over?
A: Generally, this takes 3+ business days. According to Marriott, it can take 15 business days. If you do not see anything post after 15 business days, contact the hotel before contacting Marriott customer support. The hotel has to be the one to post it.
You will get an e-mail with a subject line Your Rewarding Events Award has Posted: EVENT NAME
Q: Will the hotel know what I am talking about when I say points and elite night credits?
A: Probably not. They may know about the rewarding events points being 3x per dollar spent, but not always. Usually they know of only the Marriott system (Group Posting Tool) where they input how much you spent and when. This is done after the event and is usually authorized by the sales or general manager.
Q: The contract doesn't say anything about points, will I still earn them?
A: YMMV but so far all the electronic contracts from the website state it, but some fail to read it. The paper contracts usually talk about points, but some reports that they don't, but still post. Remember this is a Marriott Rewards benefit that the hotels don't seem to be footing the bill for.
The 10 elite nights per meeting are independent of any hotel rooms booked in conjunction with the meeting. In fact, no hotel rooms have to be booked as part of the meeting in order to receive credit for 10 elite nights.
Although the Rewarding Events webpage refers to room nights for meeting participants, the most important section is the one that states 10 Elite Nights, regardless if you or your guest is paying for it
In general, a written contract is required (or should be obtained). In many cases, the meeting is booked through a central Marriott group sales office instead of directly with a hotel. If booked through a central Marriott group sales office, there is a three-page contract that makes reference to the Rewarding Events program on page 2 of the agreement. A MR member number should be included in this area of the contract by the group sales office.
FAQs:
Q: What brands participate in the Rewarding Events program?
A: AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Autograph Collection, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, EDITION, Element, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott, LeMéridien, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, St. Regis, Tribute Portfolio, W Hotels, & Westin.
Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites, & Marriott Executive Apartments do not participate in the program.
Q: How do I find a hotel that participates?
A: Click on the link to the Rewarding Events page and then in the "Plan" section of the page click on the "Find a Hotel" box. Enter the city you'd like to have your meeting in, purpose of event (Business) and then check the "I need meeting/event space" box. Enter the size of your meeting (2 attendees should work) and then click the "Find" box. Leave the start date and end date blank. A list of potential hotels will be shown. The smallest meeting room is not usually shown online --- you may need to call each hotel to find out which one has a boardroom or other small meeting room. Once you've found a small meeting room, then request a quote online.
Q: How quickly will Marriott respond with a quote?
A: Usually within a day or two --- and usually via email. The email should contain a telephone number of the group sales contact. Give them a call and tell them you'd like to follow up on the quote and you're interested in booking the smallest room available for a 2 person meeting for an hour. If they quote a price that's higher than you want to pay, ask them if they can get approval for a lower priced meeting (e.g., a recent quote was for $75 for an 8 hour use of a CY boardroom). They accepted a counter of $50 for a one-hour meeting in the room (plus service charge plus local sales tax). Urban hotels may charge significantly higher rates for meeting space than a smaller, less congested city.
Q: Is a contract required?
A: The terms of the program suggest "yes" --- although there are reports that 10 elite nights have been granted without contracts. A best practice would be to obtain a contract.
Q: How long do points and EQNs take to post after the event is over?
A: Generally, this takes 3+ business days. According to Marriott, it can take 15 business days. If you do not see anything post after 15 business days, contact the hotel before contacting Marriott customer support. The hotel has to be the one to post it.
You will get an e-mail with a subject line Your Rewarding Events Award has Posted: EVENT NAME
Q: Will the hotel know what I am talking about when I say points and elite night credits?
A: Probably not. They may know about the rewarding events points being 3x per dollar spent, but not always. Usually they know of only the Marriott system (Group Posting Tool) where they input how much you spent and when. This is done after the event and is usually authorized by the sales or general manager.
Q: The contract doesn't say anything about points, will I still earn them?
A: YMMV but so far all the electronic contracts from the website state it, but some fail to read it. The paper contracts usually talk about points, but some reports that they don't, but still post. Remember this is a Marriott Rewards benefit that the hotels don't seem to be footing the bill for.
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#226
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http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/elite.mi
--When booking a qualifying group, event or meeting with Rewarding Events, 10 Elite nights will be awarded to the Member along with the Points or Miles after the event has actualized at the property booked.-- I just found this statement in the link above but they did not specify what a qualifying group is.
#227
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I'm running into a slew of SHS, RI, and FI properties that are all saying that the 10EQN offer isn't valid at their property (i.e., they don't "participate"), even though small meeting rooms are available. Is this to be expected and within the terms, or are all properties that rent rooms supposed to participate without exception?
#228
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
A quick laugh
My wife's non-profit had an event at our local F/S last week. They spent about $5,000. Beforehand I was sure to tell her to book in my name with my MR#. It didn't happen so I suggested she call and get it straightened out (which I am sure they will). However, she was not too worried and said, "but I used our Marriott credit card to pay...." I said, "that's great honey but the 10 nights are the gold in the deal!" She just doesn't get it!
#229
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: AVP
Programs: gold, titanium, platinum and diamond, but still no giraffe.
Posts: 330
my wife never really got it until this last weekend in Vegas.
Free flights in 1st - mileage runs paid off
free sky club access - thanks amex plat
free room (upgraded :-) at the Cosmo - points, points, points
free food - gift cheques
the only cash (coins!) out of pocket was for taxis...
Free flights in 1st - mileage runs paid off
free sky club access - thanks amex plat
free room (upgraded :-) at the Cosmo - points, points, points
free food - gift cheques
the only cash (coins!) out of pocket was for taxis...
#230
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 693
my wife never really got it until this last weekend in Vegas.
Free flights in 1st - mileage runs paid off
free sky club access - thanks amex plat
free room (upgraded :-) at the Cosmo - points, points, points
free food - gift cheques
the only cash (coins!) out of pocket was for taxis...
Free flights in 1st - mileage runs paid off
free sky club access - thanks amex plat
free room (upgraded :-) at the Cosmo - points, points, points
free food - gift cheques
the only cash (coins!) out of pocket was for taxis...
#231
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Seattle
Programs: AA PLT 2MM+; Marriott PLT
Posts: 16,376
I have always been lowest tier Marriott (except for one year, I think) but with the VISA Premiere card, rollovers, and bonus nights (I knew nothing about the latter two until they appeared on my account), I am not GLD and have a shot at Platinum (short 11 nights). If needed, could I still do the "meeting" room rental in late December to put me over the top?
I have not read the entire thread so apologize if this has already been answered.
I have not read the entire thread so apologize if this has already been answered.
#232
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
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#233
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I hadn't found anything in nocal before for under $200. Does San Diego still have the $50 rate? Do you think you can do 2 meetings in one day? Like 8am and 5pm? that would make it worthwhile. actually - do you even have to show up?
#234
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
I have had $100 meetings in the Sacramento area (not Folsom though) within the last 12 months.
#235
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: USA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriot Plat, AA,UA,DLTA, SW CP, Starwood Gold, Priority Plat.
Posts: 96
has anyone found any good meeting rates in the atlanta area
#236
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
I had my first meeting last week. How long does it take for nights to post?
#238
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Anyone ever try booking a meeting room without showing up for the meeting? I assume one must go to the hotel at some point to sign paperwork and pay for the room, however.
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anyone find a good rate in northern california (SJC) or southern california (LAX or SNA)?
#240
Join Date: Mar 2010
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I love this thread. Reading this may be the most fun I've had all year (OK, I lead a boring life). I'm platinum till Feb 2013 but I'm already planning on how to work this if the 10 night credit/meeting still exists.
One question for those who know. When you see on a particular hotel site a quote of 200./day for a conference room, if you tell them you only need it for 2 hours, is the cost reduced? Just curious, and like I said, planning in advance. And for those of you who had a solo meeting, how did you ask them to arrange the room?
One question for those who know. When you see on a particular hotel site a quote of 200./day for a conference room, if you tell them you only need it for 2 hours, is the cost reduced? Just curious, and like I said, planning in advance. And for those of you who had a solo meeting, how did you ask them to arrange the room?