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Originally Posted by FarAway (Post 17278948)

Forgetting about the VISA promo, I just made some reservations using MC. Do I need to switch to VISA before I arrive, or just hand them my VISA at check-in? Thanks.

The card you use at check in is what matters. Double check when you check out.

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Originally Posted by rickyriver (Post 17289404)

The card you use at check in is what matters. Double check when you check out.

Not correct. It's the card that "closes out" the room that counts. I've used my corporate AmEx at check-in for the last six stays and had all but $5 charged to that card. I've used a Visa for the last $5 on each occasion to close the folio and have gotten Megabonus credit for all six stays.

Platinum Elite Arrival Gift when earning preference is miles

I don't have enough stays planned during the promotion period to qualify for the Megabonus (25,000 points with 15 stays).

So, instead, I switched my preference to miles and registered for the More stays more miles promo. This has been working well for me and I am now earning 2,000 miles per stay.

However, just an FYI to other Plat's: When your earnings preference is set to miles, you cannot receive points as your platinum arrival gift!

As always, for my past few stays, I have asked for points rather than a snack or drink.

Checking my account today, no bonus arrival gift points... Call in to Marriott and the lady explains the situation: No arrival points bonus for plats if your account is set to earn miles.

So, either set your account to points. Or, when they offer you an arrival gift, select snack / drink instead of points!

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Originally Posted by mlester2 (Post 17123064)

I was very disappointed when I found out about the megabonus for Q3 as we all know it sucks to say the least. The guys with the corporate Amex's get left in the cold. So I decided to shoot the MR dept an email and let them know how I felt and this is the response I got:

Dear Mr. Lester,

Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards regarding the 2011 Fall Visa MegaBonus Promotion.

Our records show that your account is enrolled in the 2011 Fall Visa MegaBonus Promotion. The earning dates begin September 15, 2011, and end January 15, 2012. You have been selected to receive a bonus of 35,000 Marriott Rewards points when you stay a total of 20 Visa paid nights. You can receive an additional bonus of 15,000 Marriott Rewards points, up to a maximum bonus of 50,000 points, when you stay a total of 25 Visa paid nights.

However, as you are a valued Platinum Elite member, I would be happy to manually track this bonus offer for you while paying with your American Express.

I have documented your account; however, you will not be able to view your progress online. Approximately two weeks after the end of the promotion, around January 30, 2012, I will manually credit the bonus to your account.

Thank you for choosing Marriott.

Sincerely,

[removed name]
Internet Correspondence Specialist
Marriott Rewards Guest Services

Very nice of them and now I'll make my bonus! Just thought I'd share.

I got different result. I was pretty much told, this is Visa promotion and you either pay with Visa or you don't get it.

Since I've already reached Platinum for 2012 I told them I'll be looking into HH or SPG for the rest of the year and maybe see then back in 2012.

Is Look No Further rate qualifies for MegaBonus? Currently I have 2 stays and both I have successfully claimed Look No Further rate. I haven't stayed at Marriott property for a long time (since 2003!).

Yes, LNF would qualify.

How to track megaBonus nights

Where can you track progress against the Fall promotion?
I have 2 says so far, but when I look under "my account" and "my promotions" it just says I am registered. It doesn't say how many nights I have stayed, if any.

Sorry to ask a dumb question, but can you switch from points to miles and back depending on the promotion? Wouldn't that enable you to earn more points over all? On the other hand have I missed something? Thanks!

Yes, you can. I switch back and forth, as necessary. I'm earning United miles right now.

Bruce

If you earn a couple of certs from the MegaBonus is there anywhere these (two or more) can be exchanged for a 1 night stay at a higher tier hotel?

I assume not--but was wondering if anyone has had success in this area.

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Originally Posted by bdschobel (Post 17319080)

Yes, you can. I switch back and forth, as necessary. I'm earning United miles right now.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce, I will take advantage of the next miles promotion since I am earning points now. I sure am glad I learned that.

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Originally Posted by buddman (Post 17317574)

After you sign in click on the my account drop down menu and select promotion central and then select current progress.

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Originally Posted by jtp1947 (Post 17321753)

After you sign in click on the my account drop down menu and select promotion central and then select current progress.

Did just that, and it just shows that i'm registered, but link for current progress. Then again, i'm targeted for 2-for-1 free night, not the bonus points.

I think I have the Visa thing nailed. I use a Corp Amex and when I check in I give them my Amex for the room and parking but ask for other incidentals on my Visa since I can't expense snacks (which is true). I have 6 stays and 10 nights so far and every one of them is showing on the tracker. This has the added benefit for me if simplifying my expense reports. The only issue I see is you need to be sure to have something charged to your room. Should be easy enough with the little shops in most Locations. I did have one very nice girl in Jax want to comp me my drinks and such. I had to make sure to buy a pepsi when someone else was at the desk. ;)

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Originally Posted by ddfr (Post 17319229)

In a word....no. This is not an accepted alternatively flavor of the Megabonus.