Who'd you email?

Honestly, this is still a bit of a stretch for me, if I can't get a status match...Gold at Hilton is only 16 stays. I'm on the fence. Just can't see giving up Diamond at Hilton to become Silver at Marriott for most of this year (though I'm going to start switching stays to Marriott anyway due to the loss of WN as an HH redemption partner.)

I assume you have to call to do this? Also, is this an "official" program or do I need to get a supervisor?

Sorry, I missed your question on this thread.

I'm in the UK and got my status match from the following person ...

Valentina Vinciguerra
Data Input Specialist
Marriott Hotels International Ltd.
North Valley Business Park
Old Mallow Road
Blackpool
Cork
Ireland
T: +44 207 012 7312
F: +44 207 012 7318
E: [email protected]


Hope that helps.

I initially enquired on the phone and was offered a Platinum challenge of 18 nights in 90 days. I then enquired by E-mail and was offered a Gold challenge of 12 nights in 90 days. Thanks for this information, however, I was able to get an outright match to Platinum. It would appear they play shell games in the US (prolly thanks to fellow FT'ers).

I was not so happy with SPG's new offering for a regular Plat (ie less than 50 nights yr) so decided to give Marriott a try this year. Have a dormant Marriott Rewards account to run with. Did a few new member referrals to which worked out well so far.

Emailed [email protected] with a photo of my SPG Plat, PCR Plat Amb, and Delta Hotels Plat Plus cards and recieved an offer within 24 hrs

Offer - instant Marriott Plat status within 24-48 hrs (actually showed in less than 24) to July 31 and a challenge. Stay 18 nights during April 18-July 31 and I earn Plat for the balance of 2012....less than 18 and no Plat.

Reasonable challenge and a chance to taste Plat with Marriott and see what its like. Only sent a photo and one email, no stay history requested and it was painless....kudo's to Marriott Rewards for recognizing an opportunity.

I just got my Platinum card in the mail today (started challenge in February). Expiration on the card is 2/14.

I was just offered Plat and I have to make 9 stays through April to keep it.

Anyone have any recent experience with this? I lost status after a few years of non traveling but could potentialy have 5 to 6 weeks continuous stay and would be interested in a status match or reluctantly a "challenge" with instant recognition.

Marriott matching status
 

I am sure this is our there somewhere but I could not find it so please do not shoot the messanger

What hotel programs will Marriott do status match or challenges with and what are some of the current details.

The obvious one is SPG - 1:1 match.

From the FAQ:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...te-status.html