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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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#2791
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 35
I scheduled all but one of my meetings for today/tomorrow, with the first meeting scheduled earlier in the week. I've only been charged for one so far, but I plan to no show them all. I can post back once I see them charge me.
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#2792
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 1
All, thanks for great info in thread, long time lurker. I tried to book my first room tonight, and at first, I got to a link for a local cy that allowed me to schedule day AND times (I could actually switch hours to see how it affected price) and did not require me creating a request. Now for some reason, the same cy and all other locations I am trying to book force me to create a request first; i cant just book it right away. Is there something I am doing wrong or a link I should go to? Am trying to book directly myself without creating a request if possible.
Thank you
Thank you
#2793
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: BA, Marriott & SPG, Hilton, Avis
Posts: 264
It’s likely that the meeting date is not far enough in the future, so you lose the option of booking online.
#2794
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Hi all!
I am SPG Gold with matched status to Marriott Gold.
Does this still work for me to try and claw my way up to platinum before Aug 18th ?
Additional note (if it matters) : I am not a US resident.
Thank you.
I am SPG Gold with matched status to Marriott Gold.
Does this still work for me to try and claw my way up to platinum before Aug 18th ?
Additional note (if it matters) : I am not a US resident.
Thank you.
#2795
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MEX
Posts: 1,014
Yes. Go for it.
And PM if you have a cheap property
And PM if you have a cheap property
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#2796
So what are the best hotels to book these planning to no show. I just need to pump up my night balance
#2797
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
ok i managed to book a meeting on 4th Aug (Saturday) from 8am to 9am. (Marriott Property at an Airport)
As recommended in this thread i used the "Reserve" Option and paid $100
I received a confirmation email with the marriott letterhead which shows
1. my event date & reservation id
2.Group Sales Agreement & Group Reservation Details
3. Rewards Account Information w/ my rewards ID
However 10 elite nights is not found anywhere in this agreement.
Hence did i do something wrong or should i cancel? Thanks for the advice!!
As recommended in this thread i used the "Reserve" Option and paid $100
I received a confirmation email with the marriott letterhead which shows
1. my event date & reservation id
2.Group Sales Agreement & Group Reservation Details
3. Rewards Account Information w/ my rewards ID
However 10 elite nights is not found anywhere in this agreement.
Hence did i do something wrong or should i cancel? Thanks for the advice!!
#2798
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
ok i managed to book a meeting on 4th Aug (Saturday) from 8am to 9am. (Marriott Property at an Airport)
As recommended in this thread i used the "Reserve" Option and paid $100
I received a confirmation email with the marriott letterhead which shows
1. my event date & reservation id
2.Group Sales Agreement & Group Reservation Details
3. Rewards Account Information w/ my rewards ID
However 10 elite nights is not found anywhere in this agreement.
Hence did i do something wrong or should i cancel? Thanks for the advice!!
As recommended in this thread i used the "Reserve" Option and paid $100
I received a confirmation email with the marriott letterhead which shows
1. my event date & reservation id
2.Group Sales Agreement & Group Reservation Details
3. Rewards Account Information w/ my rewards ID
However 10 elite nights is not found anywhere in this agreement.
Hence did i do something wrong or should i cancel? Thanks for the advice!!
#2799
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
I guess its a huge risk for me given that i'm booking before the 1st Aug and having the meetings on 4 - 10th Aug (1 per day, i need 7 lol)
if anyone has working properties pls pm them! Thanks! Wish i found this thread 30 days earlier so it wont be so stressful....
#2800
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Ok thanks. So i guess i'll need to wait for the meeting date to be over before dropping them an email to remind them.
I guess its a huge risk for me given that i'm booking before the 1st Aug and having the meetings on 4 - 10th Aug (1 per day, i need 7 lol)
if anyone has working properties pls pm them! Thanks! Wish i found this thread 30 days earlier so it wont be so stressful....
I guess its a huge risk for me given that i'm booking before the 1st Aug and having the meetings on 4 - 10th Aug (1 per day, i need 7 lol)
if anyone has working properties pls pm them! Thanks! Wish i found this thread 30 days earlier so it wont be so stressful....
#2801
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: HPN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, United Silver, Hertz Presidents
Posts: 124
Has anyone noticed two different views on the marriott.com website? If I log into marriottrewards.com, it shows all of my night credits. If I log into marriott.com, it shows less. I cannot for the life of me figure out why 8 meetings posted to marriott.com, not all of them, yet on marriottrewards.com (which somehow ports over to marriott.com but appears to show my status differently) they are all there. Weird and scary!
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#2802
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 988
Good catch. I noticed that my meetings that I just received email notifications about posting (just 20 minutes ago) don't show up on the normal site yet, but the updated nights total is on the marriottrewards site. Interesting indeed.
#2803
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Platinum; Hilton Gold, IHG Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 788
Don't do the stupid mistake I just did: I tried using a Residence Inn for this because it had the cheapest rates, only to find out afterwards that the elite nights benefit isn't available from that brand.
#2804
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,172
Still don't understand why if RI is generally equal to SHS, you can do Events at the latter but not the former...