Note that this miles promotion is from 9/1/2011 to 1/1/2012, starts and ends 15 days before the points promotion.

SPG just launched their next promotion -- 9/6 - 12/18 -- which essentially provides double points for stays and triple points for stays that include a Thursday or Sunday night.

For the infrequent hotel guest, Marriott's stay 4 get 2 free nights beats this but Hyatt has yet to announce whether it will have any significant promotion during the next period.

Well, they announced it, but it's not significant.....

I agree.

Again, if you are an infreuquent traveler, Marriott's promotion is likely the best for you.

I think I might rate Intercontinental's promotion the next best if you are an infequent traveler who does not rack up many multi-night stays.

no problem here - I just called and they said they'll change it after the promotion period is over - from 40000 offer to 1 night after 2 stays.

i was earning miles for the triple miles promo since i had earned max free nights. when i changed my preference back to points after my last stay posted i expected to see the Fall promotion for points, but nothing was there. when i changed my preference back to miles a new promo for bonus miles showed up. back to points earning and still no Fall promo. any thoughts? should i let a couple of days go by with my account set to points and see if the promo shows?

Please explain this Mega bonus deal
 

Earn one free night every other paid stay, starting with your 2nd paid stay—up to 2 free nights—when you use your Visa® card
I am gonna stay 2 nights in Mumbai JW in October 2011 and then 1 night courtyard in Delhi in November 2011
So in short this entitles me to 1 free night Between September 15, 2011, and May 31, 2012 correct ???

Correct.

thanks^

Without going back and checking the terms, I am not positive, but I think the free night is only up to a cat 4 hotel.

Registration is required. Marriott Rewards® members who register for this promotion by October 31, 2011, will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-4 hotel after each second paid stay made between September 15, 2011, and January 15, 2012, at a participating Marriott property. Maximum two (2) free night awards earned with this promotion per member. Payment must be made using your Visa® card. An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night between September 15, 2011, and May 31, 2012. An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only. An earned free night award will be added to the member's account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay. Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift. This offer is not transferable. Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member's nights or stay. Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion. Participating brands include JW Marriott®, EDITIONSM, Autograph Collection®, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott® Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Marriott Vacation Club®. Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton®, will count toward achievement. All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply. Visit MarriottRewards.com/MegaBonus , call 1-888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.
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Does anyone know if/what the capacity controls are on these? I'm going to have two stay and would ideally like to use the free night three nights after my second stay. Is this a bad idea?

I will end up a couple nites shy of 25. I emailed yesterday to ask for 5,000 points for the lower promo (30K for 20 nites vs. 25K) and today they are posted to my account.

Missing something?
 

Wondering why I would go for points. Offered 40, 000 points for 20 nights ( 25,000 for 15)- or I could get night free every 2nd stay (2 free nights max). The place I like for free nights is a L4 so 20,000 a night. I can have 2 free nights for 4 paid or for 20 paid.

Must be missing something?

Different strokes...

I generally use my points for weekend retreats at bigger-ticket hotels and am even starting to look at some of the Hotel + Air packages.

So for me, points are the ONLY way to go. YMMV.