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I searched but can't find the answer. Does the stay 2 get 1 promotion include any type of rate? Senior, AAA or wedding group rate? My dad is eligible for all 3 of those rates.
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Originally Posted by rickyriver
(Post 17135073)
If I want to switch from earning miles in one stay to points in the very next stay, when is the right time to do the switch in my profile. The two stays are very close, so I can't wait till the miles post from the first stay.
At Hilton, it was the day you check out. Not sure about Marriott. the day you makes the reservation, the day you checks in, the day you checks out or a random day in between? |
Originally Posted by crazyhorse
(Post 17144749)
Anyone have any stays posted yet where payment was made partly using a GC and a small balance on a VI? I just checked out today so it should be a couple of days for the moment of truth.
the fall megabonus. I will wait a few more days to see if the nights show up for the megabonus and if they don't I will call MR and see what the story is and will report back here. Maybe this is an "enhanced benefit" of the new website??? Or maybe it is being "enhanced" like the BOGO's. |
Originally Posted by hindukid
(Post 17155065)
I searched but can't find the answer. Does the stay 2 get 1 promotion include any type of rate? Senior, AAA or wedding group rate? My dad is eligible for all 3 of those rates.
Senior: never used them, but I'm pretty sure Wedding group rate: I would think so, but maybe someone else can verify |
Originally Posted by Wow
(Post 17157418)
Had a stay posted yesterday where I used a bonus bucks certificate and paid the balance using my visa card. The points and nights posted but as of now the nights are not showing on the slider bar indicating my progress in
the fall megabonus. I will wait a few more days to see if the nights show up for the megabonus and if they don't I will call MR and see what the story is and will report back here. Maybe this is an "enhanced benefit" of the new website??? Or maybe it is being "enhanced" like the BOGO's. |
In case anyone is wondering, VISA Debit cards work fine for the promotion as I've just had four nights credit against the megabonus after using mine.
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senior (AARP) and AAA absolutely
Originally Posted by hindukid
(Post 17155065)
I searched but can't find the answer. Does the stay 2 get 1 promotion include any type of rate? Senior, AAA or wedding group rate? My dad is eligible for all 3 of those rates.
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Can anyone confirm that partial payment to the visa card is working with the current megabonus promotion? I'm guessing that it will, but it's always nice to have confirmation.
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Originally Posted by BigE
Can anyone confirm that partial payment to the visa card is working with the current megabonus promotion? I'm guessing that it will, but it's always nice to have confirmation.
Paid 5 night + pre dim with AMEX the night before checkout, paid 1 night + pre dim at checkout, 3 days after megabonus 6 nights without a glitch. |
Originally Posted by BigE
(Post 17173004)
Can anyone confirm that partial payment to the visa card is working with the current megabonus promotion? I'm guessing that it will, but it's always nice to have confirmation.
yes. not sure if it depends on the hotel or not, I think it's the way the system reads it. But, 'closed out' with the VISA is the main issue. |
Has anyone tried using one of the older Gift Cards that used to post as Visa? I would imagine that it would still post as Visa and should work for the Megabonus.
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Originally Posted by BigE
(Post 17173004)
Can anyone confirm that partial payment to the visa card is working with the current megabonus promotion? I'm guessing that it will, but it's always nice to have confirmation.
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Originally Posted by swy000
(Post 17175064)
I can tell you VISA Credit Card wont work. I tried to book and check in with VISA, and at check out, chance to MC, but no nights posted to mega bonus unfortunately. :td::td:
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question from a marriott noob/drone:
i've registered under both the miles and stay 2 get 1 promo. if you set miles to your earning pref, does that not qualify as a stay credit, as well? |
Originally Posted by mrredskin
(Post 17175636)
question from a marriott noob/drone:
i've registered under both the miles and stay 2 get 1 promo. if you set miles to your earning pref, does that not qualify as a stay credit, as well? From the T&C: "Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion." |
OK I can confirm that the good ol' option still works.
I checked out last week with the bulk of my folio on a discounted GC and ~$10 on my Visa. I can see the stay was counted under the Megabonus.
Originally Posted by shoreline
(Post 17144921)
DH is checking out soon with corporate card (non visa), but going to try the incidentals on his personal visa. We shall see if this works.
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Originally Posted by BigE
(Post 17177757)
If you credit to miles to work the more miles promo, it won't count as stay credit for the stay 2 get 1 promo (though it will count towards elite qualification).
From the T&C: "Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion." now to determine which way to go since i need the hits for US |
Originally Posted by BigE
(Post 17157865)
AAA: for sure
Senior: never used them, but I'm pretty sure Wedding group rate: I would think so, but maybe someone else can verify By the way, my rate was changed from a AAA rate to the wedding rate without my knowledge. I just got an email randomly one day with a new confirmation that included the wedding party names. I didn't complain because it was $5 cheaper. But I didn't originally book the wedding rate because I wasn't sure it would qualify for the promotion and was willing to pay $5 more to ensure the credit. But it all worked out in the end. Maggie |
Would a stay ending on the 9/15 (checking out on 15th) qualify as a stay towards the free night promotion?
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Originally Posted by thecompdude
(Post 17257008)
Would a stay ending on the 9/15 (checking out on 15th) qualify as a stay towards the free night promotion?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...us-credit.html The night credit starts on the night of the 15th, not the morning of the 15th. Seems reasonable to me. |
I called and requested a change in the MB Fall promotion to the stay 2 times, get one night free. I had to cancel some planned vacation that would have put me over the required 15-20 night stay because they got rid of their BOGO nights.
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Originally Posted by mrredskin
(Post 17181507)
ah, so it does indeed count as a stay, but not really for purposes i would be interested in :) thanks.
now to determine which way to go since i need the hits for US I'm doing a variation of the same. I'm registered for the Megabonus, and I'm not doing US, but I am doing the More Stays More Miles promotion with UA. (Only BA, DL, Gol, LAN, Lufthansa, and UA participate in More Stays More Miles.) The More Stays More Miles promo is capped at 17 stays (by which point you max out the 30k miles bonus), and ends Dec 31. The Megabonus ends mid-Jan. So whether I cap out the 17 stays early, or simply run out of time on Dec 31, I'll have time to go back and do the Megabonus after that. |
Originally Posted by sdsearch
(Post 17263425)
You can go back and forth. So you can switch to miles, do stays for hits for US (the US promo ends way before the Megabonus), then switch back to points and continue iwth the Megabonus. The Megabonus is good on stays through mid-January, and the US promo is long over by then.
I'm doing a variation of the same. I'm registered for the Megabonus, and I'm not doing US, but I am doing the More Stays More Miles promotion with UA. (Only BA, DL, Gol, LAN, Lufthansa, and UA participate in More Stays More Miles.) The More Stays More Miles promo is capped at 17 stays (by which point you max out the 30k miles bonus), and ends Dec 31. The Megabonus ends mid-Jan. So whether I cap out the 17 stays early, or simply run out of time on Dec 31, I'll have time to go back and do the Megabonus after that. Can you really do both? I thought it had to be one or the other. We got our 2 certs last week, now to figure out where to use them. :) I was not aware you could participate in both promo's in the same promo period. |
Originally Posted by shoreline
(Post 17271195)
Can you really do both? I thought it had to be one or the other.
We got our 2 certs last week, now to figure out where to use them. :) I was not aware you could participate in both promo's in the same promo period. |
I asked a question earlier in this thread re: using the older Gift Cards that used to post as Visa's as to whether they still post as Visa, post # 251. I checked out of the Custom House and used three of the older Gift Cards and they do not post as Visa anymore. The entry simply says Gift Card. I used three $100 Gift Cards first and settled the final $350 to Visa and it worked for the Megabonus.
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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.
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All you need to do to qualify is to pay with Visa.
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Originally Posted by nacho
(Post 17279044)
All you need to do to qualify is to pay with Visa.
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Didn't work for me...
Staying at the Renaissance Sao Paulo - checked out with American Express, with final charge to VISA for incidentals. Final invoice shows:
Payment - American Express - R$996.00 Payment - VISA - R$4.00 Didn't work, but after calling the customer care, they accepted this stay (for the 25 nights, 50k points promo) and have agreed to manually monitor... |
Originally Posted by jtp1947
(Post 17273793)
I asked a question earlier in this thread re: using the older Gift Cards that used to post as Visa's as to whether they still post as Visa, post # 251. I checked out of the Custom House and used three of the older Gift Cards and they do not post as Visa anymore. The entry simply says Gift Card.
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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.
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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.
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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! |
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. 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!).
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Yes, LNF would qualify.
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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!
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Yes, you can. I switch back and forth, as necessary. I'm earning United miles right now.
Bruce |
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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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