Fall 2011 Megabonus
Aug 19, 2011 | 10:22 am
#121
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,728
I called MR today and asked for a change of the promotion.. the agent said it would be no problem and within 3 minuts the call was over. I checked my account and it said 5k points after every 2nd stay.... ( max 25k)
So i called again and the agent told me it was impossible to change it now because i am registered already ^_^
She promised to change the conditions on 15th January .. i got a written confirmation of that now....
So i called again and the agent told me it was impossible to change it now because i am registered already ^_^
She promised to change the conditions on 15th January .. i got a written confirmation of that now....
Aug 19, 2011 | 10:32 am
#122
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
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This is completely normal: I have switched my last few Megabonii via a phone agent. They note the account and then validate your success at the end of the Megabonus period. It seems to work correctly.
I like the Stay 4 / Earn 2 Megabonus. I haven't been doing enough actual EQN at Marriott to hit the 40k point goals. I always have decent (~$200-ish) uses for Cat 4 certs.
I like the Stay 4 / Earn 2 Megabonus. I haven't been doing enough actual EQN at Marriott to hit the 40k point goals. I always have decent (~$200-ish) uses for Cat 4 certs.
Aug 19, 2011 | 12:28 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: WI
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, CO/Star Platinum/Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 366
Aug 20, 2011 | 7:10 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,214
No I don't think so. I've done this, and it works very smoothly, in fact now the system can show progress for both points and miles promos at the same time.
Aug 20, 2011 | 8:47 am
#125
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,728
btw I called to MR yesterday because the Marriott Rayong webstite said it is possible to book through phone....
They said the also dont have any rates loaded and they could provide me a email for group bookings/meetings/events....
It is still on schedule as far as he could see in the system, should open november this year. gonna try it in December.
They said the also dont have any rates loaded and they could provide me a email for group bookings/meetings/events....
It is still on schedule as far as he could see in the system, should open november this year. gonna try it in December.
Aug 20, 2011 | 11:26 pm
#126
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: WI
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, CO/Star Platinum/Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 366
it looks like the same as the summer megabonus: 1 free night after 2 stays. but this time, it's worse. It adds "starts at your 2nd paid stay". If I understand correctly, you will get your 1st free night after your 3rd stay, and 2nd free night after your 5th stay. So it is 2.5 stay for 1 free night.
Plus they require you using visa signature card, which implies Marriott's visa credit card, which just increased annual fee, which I don't have.
Aug 21, 2011 | 3:05 am
#127
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
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Really think you're misinterpreting the promo............. if the same as last summers bonus its 1-night after the 2nd and 4th stay, not 3rd and 5th as you state. Further, it's ANY Visa card, not limited to Marriott Visa
it looks like the same as the summer megabonus: 1 free night after 2 stays. but this time, it's worse. It adds "starts at your 2nd paid stay". If I understand correctly, you will get your 1st free night after your 3rd stay, and 2nd free night after your 5th stay. So it is 2.5 stay for 1 free night.
Plus they require you using visa signature card, which implies Marriott's visa credit card, which just increased annual fee, which I don't have.
Plus they require you using visa signature card, which implies Marriott's visa credit card, which just increased annual fee, which I don't have.
Aug 21, 2011 | 9:43 pm
#128
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
No sign of ANY promo on my account, 
Aug 21, 2011 | 10:02 pm
#129
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: AA CK, Marriott plat
Posts: 169
No promo yet
I too have no promo- Marriott Gold but staying at higher rate than in past. I am hoping this is because I am on the super secret promo that does not show up in on screen because it is so good that they do not want you to show anyone
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:04 am
#130
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: South Florida USA
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Posts: 1,515
I am a Platinum, my wife is a Silver. Both of us received the 25 night bonus offer. As her company has cut most travel for the balance of the year, I emailed on her behalf to switch her bonus offer to the 2 free stays cat1-4 version. Request denied.
Her four stays that take place this fall will be with the companies preferred hotel chain, which is not Marriott. A variance is usually not an issue if there is a tangible benefit As there is none this time......
TW
Her four stays that take place this fall will be with the companies preferred hotel chain, which is not Marriott. A variance is usually not an issue if there is a tangible benefit As there is none this time......
TW
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:15 am
#131
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 922
Plat with over 80+ nights for the year and still no promo showing up for me. All I am seeing is the completed Summer Megabonus.
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:23 am
#132
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,664
Always call. It's a manual process that involves someone taking personal responsibility for the switch.
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:38 am
#133
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,544
You don't happen to have your earning preference set to miles instead of points, do you? A number of Platinums have reported not seeing any promotion until they switched from miles to points.
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:42 am
#134
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 1,627
I just recently changed my address to European and look at what I have gotten:
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 1-5 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. ...
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 1-5 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. ...
Aug 22, 2011 | 9:48 am
#135
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: WI
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, CO/Star Platinum/Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 366
For miles earners. Good for one night stays, and who do hotel hopping.
Last edited by rickyriver; Aug 22, 2011 at 9:53 am