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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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#886
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I don't see such a limitation in the T&Cs but could be missing it. I know that I've received 10 EQNs per $50 meeting for several days in a row - no spacing required - but maybe I lucked out?
#887
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Now could be the T&Cs have changed I no longer have any need for any more meetings and havent done any in a couple of yrs. Could be if they send them in for credit no 2 or 3 days in a row that that is enough to throw the computer off. Just like with say SPG one isnt suppose to get credit for more then 1 Stay credit per night or more then 1 consectutive night with checking in and out then back in its a YMMV as some folks have gotten lucky and earned Stay credits when they shouldnt have.
#888
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Gold, MR Plat, Avis First
Posts: 35
Quick update.
The person I've been in communication with went ahead and booked my meetings with my updated terms. When I mentioned the Group Posting Tool she knew right away what I was referring to. She also stated for each posting it only take 20 minutes to 3 hours for them yo show up depending on how busy the system is. She will then forward me a, in her words, "receipt they give to show that the rewards were posted to the account." I have one scheduled tonight and another tomorrow so if I get the credit for both, I'll continue in similar fashion next week.
The person I've been in communication with went ahead and booked my meetings with my updated terms. When I mentioned the Group Posting Tool she knew right away what I was referring to. She also stated for each posting it only take 20 minutes to 3 hours for them yo show up depending on how busy the system is. She will then forward me a, in her words, "receipt they give to show that the rewards were posted to the account." I have one scheduled tonight and another tomorrow so if I get the credit for both, I'll continue in similar fashion next week.
#889
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 625
Yeah, I was blown away by how quickly I received the email and confirmation in my MR account after they posted the meeting. It really is that fast.
#890
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Gold, MR Plat, Avis First
Posts: 35
Meeting went off without a hitch last night. 81.36 in total for 1 hour.
Received my folio for the meeting at 9:34am PST this morning.
Got this email from the system at 11:12am PST this morning.
Subject: Award Posted: Rewarding Events Group Posting Tool
Reply-To: [email protected]
Dear mgm32,
Thank you for being a loyal Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards member for your meeting & event business.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
Total points earned: xxx
Date Posted: 02/19/2015
Event Dates: 02/18/2015 - 02/18/2015
Property Name: CY SANTA ROSA
Reference Number: xxxxxxx
This meeting or event will count toward your qualification for Elite membership.
Thank you for choosing Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards!
Logged into my Marriott Rewards account and sure enough, 10 nights posted.
Thanks to all for the info in this thread. Going for meeting #2 tonight.
Received my folio for the meeting at 9:34am PST this morning.
Got this email from the system at 11:12am PST this morning.
Subject: Award Posted: Rewarding Events Group Posting Tool
Reply-To: [email protected]
Dear mgm32,
Thank you for being a loyal Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards member for your meeting & event business.
This message confirms the following was posted to your account:
Total points earned: xxx
Date Posted: 02/19/2015
Event Dates: 02/18/2015 - 02/18/2015
Property Name: CY SANTA ROSA
Reference Number: xxxxxxx
This meeting or event will count toward your qualification for Elite membership.
Thank you for choosing Marriott Rewards or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards!
Logged into my Marriott Rewards account and sure enough, 10 nights posted.
Thanks to all for the info in this thread. Going for meeting #2 tonight.
#891
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: TKU
Programs: some
Posts: 164
Thanks for the tip on group posting tool. It was very helpful when I was working with sales director of SHS for a meeting. It posted immediately after I made the recommendation about current tool.
BTW, if anyone is looking for a cheap meeting (50+service charge+tax) in Dallas, please feel free to PM me and be happy to provide the contact name. You might not even have to show up. Not sure if I can post employee's details here.
To add, I didn't have to sign any contract and they were able to use the my card on file for final payment.
BTW, if anyone is looking for a cheap meeting (50+service charge+tax) in Dallas, please feel free to PM me and be happy to provide the contact name. You might not even have to show up. Not sure if I can post employee's details here.
To add, I didn't have to sign any contract and they were able to use the my card on file for final payment.
#892
Hi Sheitan, You can get the CY Munich for 100 EUR. I did this in December. Not sure if that is within your value limits.
#893
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Location: CPH
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#895
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MAN
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Spire, UA Silver, Dennis The Menace Fan Club
Posts: 1,457
Ive held short 2 person meetings in the UK at Peterborough costing £50, Huntington at £75 and Ren LHR at £100, all including taxes. None of the nights posted and I had to chase them all up.
I would have gone for a final meeting to add to my rollovers (one £50 Peterborough meeting would have netted 20 lifetime nights) but I couldn't be bothered with the hassle of chasing it up after the event and if the credit didn't happen till new year then trying to chase up the rollover element.
I would have gone for a final meeting to add to my rollovers (one £50 Peterborough meeting would have netted 20 lifetime nights) but I couldn't be bothered with the hassle of chasing it up after the event and if the credit didn't happen till new year then trying to chase up the rollover element.
#896
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Suburban Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,392
Im still waiting for a meeting to post from 2 weeks ago. Followed up with hotel today who was going to check on it.
Didnt have this issue with same hotel last year...
Didnt have this issue with same hotel last year...
#897
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: YYC; YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 231
Do these meeting elite nights count toward the megabonus?
I am currently in the process of booking a room for half a day and have been confirmed by the sales person the room counts for 10 elite nights, but does this then count towards the Megabonus promo?
Thanks!
I am currently in the process of booking a room for half a day and have been confirmed by the sales person the room counts for 10 elite nights, but does this then count towards the Megabonus promo?
Thanks!
#898
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
no, only stays in rooms.
#899
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BTW, if anyone is looking for a cheap meeting (50+service charge+tax) in Dallas, please feel free to PM me and be happy to provide the contact name. You might not even have to show up. Not sure if I can post employee's details here.
To add, I didn't have to sign any contract and they were able to use the my card on file for final payment.
To add, I didn't have to sign any contract and they were able to use the my card on file for final payment.
#900
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Hampshire
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold, Everything else: Dirt
Posts: 802
Anyone know any cheap spots around Boston/Northern Mass?