Dec 30, 2015, 10:18 am
Last edit by: rustykettel
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.
Platinum Status in Eight Days and $800 - No Stays Required
Dec 6, 2013, 9:18 am
#646
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
You could point out the T&Cs where it says one is required and tell them you'd like to be sure you get the EQNs by meeting the terms. You could ask them to at least put it in writing that you will, or ask them to call corporate and ask if you'll get the EQNs without the contract (which according to the T&Cs, they should say no).
Dec 6, 2013, 11:53 am
#647
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
Hmm. Well, I already had the meetings, so I called the property to say my EQN hadn't posted yet, and the FD clerk said she'll check with the manager. Do you think I needed to tell them at time of checkin that I needed the EQN? They had a full-page copy of the RN policy in a standup holder on the FD, but I didn't say anything about it.
I called the property back, they were confused. They thought RE credit was only given for (Meeting + 10 rooms) or (Meeting + catering). I told them they should call MR to get clarity on the policy.
Dec 8, 2013, 10:31 am
#648
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:LT Platinum DL:LT Gold UA:1P MAR:LT Titanium
Posts: 8,291
I called MR to make sure I understood the policy, and he said it usually takes 2 or 3 weeks for the night to post, longer than the normal posting for a room.
I called the property back, they were confused. They thought RE credit was only given for (Meeting + 10 rooms) or (Meeting + catering). I told them they should call MR to get clarity on the policy.
I called the property back, they were confused. They thought RE credit was only given for (Meeting + 10 rooms) or (Meeting + catering). I told them they should call MR to get clarity on the policy.
Dec 11, 2013, 8:35 pm
#649
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ohio
Programs: DL, US, AA, Marriott Silver
Posts: 191
I read above that it can take 2-3 weeks for the meeting to post. I "held" mine yesterday (3 hours of reading paper, drinking coffee and surfing the internet) looking to finish off my run at gold for 2014.
If it takes longer, into next year, are the posted retroactively? I am sure hoping these nights don't go on next year's books. It would defeat the purpose.
If it takes longer, into next year, are the posted retroactively? I am sure hoping these nights don't go on next year's books. It would defeat the purpose.
Dec 11, 2013, 9:51 pm
#650
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Washington DC Area
Posts: 364
IMO, don't count on it. Contact MR via the online form about the event. The rep will ask for more information. Furnish the requested information and move forward from there. Took about 15 days from meeting date for EQNs to post. That's what I did.
alextktan
alextktan
I read above that it can take 2-3 weeks for the meeting to post. I "held" mine yesterday (3 hours of reading paper, drinking coffee and surfing the internet) looking to finish off my run at gold for 2014.
If it takes longer, into next year, are the posted retroactively? I am sure hoping these nights don't go on next year's books. It would defeat the purpose.
If it takes longer, into next year, are the posted retroactively? I am sure hoping these nights don't go on next year's books. It would defeat the purpose.
Dec 12, 2013, 11:47 am
#651
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
I called MR to make sure I understood the policy, and he said it usually takes 2 or 3 weeks for the night to post, longer than the normal posting for a room.
I called the property back, they were confused. They thought RE credit was only given for (Meeting + 10 rooms) or (Meeting + catering). I told them they should call MR to get clarity on the policy.
I called the property back, they were confused. They thought RE credit was only given for (Meeting + 10 rooms) or (Meeting + catering). I told them they should call MR to get clarity on the policy.
My 10 EQN posted this week. What the heck? I had 2 events, same hotel, same room, consecutive days. I'm on hold now with MR, he called hotel which apparently made the posting that called it 1 event. Now he's checking with MR Property Management to get the other event posted.
Dec 12, 2013, 12:14 pm
#652
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
Update:
My 10 EQN posted this week. What the heck? I had 2 events, same hotel, same room, consecutive days. I'm on hold now with MR, he called hotel which apparently made the posting that called it 1 event. Now he's checking with MR Property Management to get the other event posted.
My 10 EQN posted this week. What the heck? I had 2 events, same hotel, same room, consecutive days. I'm on hold now with MR, he called hotel which apparently made the posting that called it 1 event. Now he's checking with MR Property Management to get the other event posted.
The MR agent set up a work order he sent to MR Property Support. I think in the background they'll contact the hotel to confirm 2 events rather than 1.
And he told me that next time I must have a contract which will help me get proper credit in the future.
Dec 12, 2013, 2:08 pm
#653
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ohio
Programs: DL, US, AA, Marriott Silver
Posts: 191
Thanks for the input everyone. I had a contract, so I am not worried about the nights, just when they post. I will keep an eye out and contact them as we get closer to 2014. They need to go on 2013 for gold, but I don't think there is a problem. There was a discussion on the Delta board about overnight flying New Year's Eve and they credit goes to the departure date. I would assume that Marriot would follow similar rules, based on check in.
Dec 12, 2013, 2:10 pm
#654
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
Thanks for the input everyone. I had a contract, so I am not worried about the nights, just when they post. I will keep an eye out and contact them as we get closer to 2014. They need to go on 2013 for gold, but I don't think there is a problem. There was a discussion on the Delta board about overnight flying New Year's Eve and they credit goes to the departure date. I would assume that Marriot would follow similar rules, based on check in.
Dec 12, 2013, 3:34 pm
#655
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Glad to hear you got credit for both.I remember once reading that if the meetings were on consecutive dates that it would count as only 1 meeting = 10 nights and not 20. Thats why anytime in the past that I needed to do a meeting I never did them for more then 1 day in a row. (sort of like other Hotel programs where Stays count unlike Marriott, that checking out and back in again for the 2nd night wouldnt earn 2 Stays but only 1 Stay and 2 nights) exception would be if I had them at 2 different Hotels
Dec 12, 2013, 4:18 pm
#656
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,005
Any truth to the reply I got back?....
"Per my Manager, Residence Inn does not participate in Rewarding events for booking a meeting. "
"Per my Manager, Residence Inn does not participate in Rewarding events for booking a meeting. "
Dec 12, 2013, 9:42 pm
#657
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Delta Kryptonium Medallion, National Executive
Posts: 1,889
Dec 13, 2013, 3:11 am
#658
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Helsinki (Finland)
Programs: IHG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 468
What do the hotels charge for these events/meetings? Depends on hotel ofc but would like to get some idea about what 10 status nights cost this way if needed in the future.
Dec 13, 2013, 8:06 am
#659
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: TPA/AUS
Programs: AA EXP/2MM/AC; UA Silver; AS; DL; Marriott LTT; National Car Elite
Posts: 2,428
It all depends on hotel. I've heard $250 quoted for some hotels I called, and others quoted $100. Some of them offer half days for around half the price. The $100 day rate or $50 half day rate has been the lowest I found.
Dec 13, 2013, 8:11 am
#660
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
I have paid $100, total, out the door, for a 2 hour meeting at a CY. Done it more than once. I have done others, with food, for obviously more than that.