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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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#1246
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I also am not finding anyway on that site to book online. All the ones I see require a request...
#1247
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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#1248
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But if you're not going to be showing up any how, why not spread them out?
#1249
Join Date: Jan 2011
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#1250
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Boston
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You can do three in a row at different hotels, not the same hotel.
#1251
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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Not sure I am game for this yet but it intrigues me for sure
#1252
Join Date: Apr 2007
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MR Terms explicitly state that the booker doesn't have to be present for the meeting. Property shouldn't care - they're getting paid - and you can always refer them to the terms.
#1253
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Granted the person booking the room does not need to show up, but if NOBODY shows up may make a difference. I'm sure if that does create a problem, there may be volunteers here to help out.
#1254
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You can find them for lower than that too.
#1255
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I can't find a single example of a hotel that is available to book online, for less than $100... Does anyone want to PM an example. I promise not to book there.
#1256
Join Date: Apr 2005
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just booked one for $75.....2 hours...This Thursday...will be a good "test"....doubt, I'll make it to the "meeting"...
#1257
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Boston
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If anyone wants to share where they've successfully done this via PM, I would be more than happy to share where its worked for me as well.
#1258
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I was able to book a few at 60 and 75 for 2 hour meetings through the website. Each hotel called me and asked for details but none confirmed the elite nights--neither did the "quick groups." They did confirm points, though.
One question-- does anyone know about tax. Some hotels are charging banquet tax, others are not.
One question-- does anyone know about tax. Some hotels are charging banquet tax, others are not.
#1259
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Posts: 1,382
I was able to book a few at 60 and 75 for 2 hour meetings through the website. Each hotel called me and asked for details but none confirmed the elite nights--neither did the "quick groups." They did confirm points, though.
One question-- does anyone know about tax. Some hotels are charging banquet tax, others are not.
One question-- does anyone know about tax. Some hotels are charging banquet tax, others are not.
16%-20% tax is what I am expecting.
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Bad experience with this. Tried to book 2 different events. I planned to attend both with one being a social gathering. The hotel sent a note that they were full due to events (Was for a
Sunday in May 1-5 pm). This one I just submitted info to get some more idea of catering cost.
At another hotel I booked an actual event. Around noon today I got an email confirming the event details- ie really this day, really 8-9 am for 2). By 5 pm I had already received a cancellation notice. Had planned to show up for this one as well.
Frustrated. Anyone want to pm properties that have worked for them. Also should I post the property I had trouble with (1st one I will give a break to-maybe they really are full)?
Sunday in May 1-5 pm). This one I just submitted info to get some more idea of catering cost.
At another hotel I booked an actual event. Around noon today I got an email confirming the event details- ie really this day, really 8-9 am for 2). By 5 pm I had already received a cancellation notice. Had planned to show up for this one as well.
Frustrated. Anyone want to pm properties that have worked for them. Also should I post the property I had trouble with (1st one I will give a break to-maybe they really are full)?