Please report if it is possible to change 5k pts every 2nd stay to free nights

You need to change your earning preference to points to see the Fall MegaBonus offer at this time. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't seeing any offer and then checked to see I had my MR account set to earn miles.

Changed earning to points and the Fall MegaBonus offer appeared immediately.

+1 for Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong

You cant go wrong with that one.... But check if they have a promotion running.. not worth to use the awards if they run a promo for ~3000thb...

There is also a new cat 4 Marriott opening this year in Thailand at the east coast. Marriott Rayong... not really much information around yet.

Same here - went ahead and registered. Company card is not a VISA, so will have to see if I can get the personal VISA to work.

I heard that this may not open until sometime in 2012 - believe that it is going to be owned by the same group that owns the JW in Bangkok. Not exactly sure where it will be located in Rayong, but would not be my first choice for location.

No Promotion Offered...
 

Here's an interesting glitch. I got no offer, and my preference is points. Following links earned me the reject...not eligible. On a lark, I went into my profile, and just re-saved my preference to points. Bam! There is the Fall MaegaBonus (50k). Perhaps that will help someone else...

I received the 25,000 points after 15 paid night's promo but after speaking with "John" at the Salt Lake City call center last night he was able to switch me to the 1 free night after every 2 paid stay offer. John said that the original promo would still show in my profile, but that he would be monitoring my account and adding the free night credits (up to 2) after my second and fourth night paid stay. ^

I got stay 2 get 1 free using your Visa card...category 1-4. :(

These promos are not mutually exclusive. I am registered for both. I would recommend calling and asking for the Megabonus promotion without offering to give up the 5,000 point promotion.

Yes, I successfully changed my reward but called back when I didn't see the change reflected on my account. They told me that they handle it manually when the promotion is changed from what was originally offered. I suggested that they just give Plats the different options online and let each member choose. This would save the the operators a lot of work. The guy on the Plat line agreed with me.

I know. But I am afraid if I switch to earn points, it will terminate my current Quadruple Miles promotion. So I will wait till 8/31 when the promotion ends.

I changed options on the last MegaBonus and that is how it worked. The original offer showed in my account through out the offer period, but, in the end, the option I had requested is what got posted.

I agree about being able to choose online. You would think it would be much more cost effective for Marriott than paying someone to keep tabs on it for you.

Just paid over $200 USD per night at the ren bkk. It was 5500 baht ++, ended up costing about $220.

Also great if a hotel opens up in Rayong. I believe Rayong is between Pattaya and Bangkok, but closer to Pattaya.

I can vouch for the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong as well, awesome staff, great food, decent pool and still has that "almost new" smell ;-)

There is also a Courtyard around the corner, much quieter area - but I wouldn't recommend it, too many kids and tour groups there, crowded restaurant, etc. the last two times I stayed there - (And why I don't go back).

+1 same as my MegaBonus Offer from this current promotional period.

I will max out my 4 stays/2 free nights, so at least its useful if not particularly inspiring. I just roll my extra stays over to *wood.