Apr 27, 2016, 10:15 am
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Taste of Gold/Platinum
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
You are given gold/platinum status for 90 days, and you must complete a certain number of nights/stays to retain that status for the remainder of the year plus the following year. This promotion is targeted only.
Road to Gold/Platinum (a.k.a. Gold/Platinum Challenge)
Currently, this will allow you to move up one level with a shortened stay criteria. You have 90 days to complete 6/9 stays to receive Gold/Platinum status. If you do no qualify, you are eligible to start another challenge one year and one day after the 90th day of the challenge you just did. When you sign up, the MR CSR should tell you the date you are eligible to do another challenge.
FAQ
Q: What qualifies as a stay?
A: One paid night at a Marriott-brand (including Ritz-Carlton Hotels) hotel. Cash+points rate does not qualify. SPG hotels does not qualify (as of 03/2017). Some exclusions may apply, someone please help fill this in.
Q: Can I simply book multiple, consecutive one-night stays at the same hotel?
A: No.
Q: Can I jump between multiple Marriotts in the area?
A: Yes. As long as you book at least one night at each property. Special care must be taken if the Marriott properties are next to each other. They may share the same back-office. While you may book one night at each property on consecutive nights, which should count as two stays, it may only count as one stay. A call to Marriott Rewards should split them up correctly.
Q: Can I book multiple nights at different properties for the same night to get multiple stay credits?
A: No. Regardless how many different places you book for the same night, it all counts as one stay.
Q: Can I sign up for both Gold and Platinum Challenges at the same time?
A: No. Only one challenge per year.
Q: I'm Silver, can I do the Platinum challenge?
A: No. This is only a one-level promotion. You are only eligible for the Gold challenge.
Q: Can a non-elite do the Gold Challenge
A: No. Must be Silver.
Q: I just completed my 6th/9th stay. When should I see my new status?
A: Good job! Your new status should appear after your 6th/9th stay posts to your account.
Q: Can I book a meeting to get a stay credit?
A: No. You will only receive 10 night credits, not a stay credit.
"Taste of Gold/Platinum" promotion and Platinum challenge [Merged threads]
Oct 16, 2013, 4:11 pm
#1786
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: NJ
Programs: AA Plat, CO Gold, US, Delta, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hyatt
Posts: 253
I guess that your suggestion is that I book 3 meetings plus the nights I already plan to stay in order to renew Plat the normal way. I hadn't thought of that. That might be worthwhile.
Any thoughts on cheap stays or other alternatives for meeting the 20 night offer?
Oct 16, 2013, 4:13 pm
#1787
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: NJ
Programs: AA Plat, CO Gold, US, Delta, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, Hyatt
Posts: 253
Oct 16, 2013, 5:34 pm
#1788
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,863
Oct 17, 2013, 2:10 pm
#1789
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Currently at 43 nights. So probably no problems hitting gold. To renew Plat the normal way would take 32 nights versus the 20 nights offer.
I guess that your suggestion is that I book 3 meetings plus the nights I already plan to stay in order to renew Plat the normal way. I hadn't thought of that. That might be worthwhile.
Any thoughts on cheap stays or other alternatives for meeting the 20 night offer?
I guess that your suggestion is that I book 3 meetings plus the nights I already plan to stay in order to renew Plat the normal way. I hadn't thought of that. That might be worthwhile.
Any thoughts on cheap stays or other alternatives for meeting the 20 night offer?
(Because if not, getting that, and having 15 nights drop into your account, would lower the normal 32 nights to 17, whidh would less than the 20 of the promo!)
I still don't understand which benefit(s) of Plat over Gold you would find worth doing a bunch of mattress runs (unnecessary cheap stays just to get Plat renewed) for. If you "throw away" $800 on 10 $80 nights you don't need, will you get that back in the difference between Gold and Plat next year?
I can tell you how to get $50ish/night in Southern California, but if you're not going to be there that doesn't help. I don't know if you can get $50ish/night near you or not. (But even then, is "throwing away" $500 on 10 $50 nights still worth it?)
Oct 17, 2013, 3:28 pm
#1790
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
I presume you already have the Marriott Premier Visa from Chase and that at least 15 of your nights are from that?
(Because if not, getting that, and having 15 nights drop into your account, would lower the normal 32 nights to 17, whidh would less than the 20 of the promo!)
I still don't understand which benefit(s) of Plat over Gold you would find worth doing a bunch of mattress runs (unnecessary cheap stays just to get Plat renewed) for. If you "throw away" $800 on 10 $80 nights you don't need, will you get that back in the difference between Gold and Plat next year?
I can tell you how to get $50ish/night in Southern California, but if you're not going to be there that doesn't help. I don't know if you can get $50ish/night near you or not. (But even then, is "throwing away" $500 on 10 $50 nights still worth it?)
(Because if not, getting that, and having 15 nights drop into your account, would lower the normal 32 nights to 17, whidh would less than the 20 of the promo!)
I still don't understand which benefit(s) of Plat over Gold you would find worth doing a bunch of mattress runs (unnecessary cheap stays just to get Plat renewed) for. If you "throw away" $800 on 10 $80 nights you don't need, will you get that back in the difference between Gold and Plat next year?
I can tell you how to get $50ish/night in Southern California, but if you're not going to be there that doesn't help. I don't know if you can get $50ish/night near you or not. (But even then, is "throwing away" $500 on 10 $50 nights still worth it?)
But if having top status is what a person wants,then I guess go for it
Oct 18, 2013, 5:14 pm
#1791
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Seattle
Programs: AA PLT 2MM+; Marriott PLT
Posts: 16,376
Good point. I am at 65 nights and will probably get a couple more from MR card, but that leaves me a bit short. I just made lifetime Gold (no formal notification yet) and I am thinking that is just fine. Free wifi is the major benefit for me. Upgrades are just not that important to me, although it's nice when it happens.
Question: On a reward stay in Paris, I paid 100 euros per night to guarantee an upgrade. I have considered asking if they might credit me for those nights since I paid more than the rate for stays at many Marriott properties. I know the rules state "no" but has anyone else tried this approach?
Question: On a reward stay in Paris, I paid 100 euros per night to guarantee an upgrade. I have considered asking if they might credit me for those nights since I paid more than the rate for stays at many Marriott properties. I know the rules state "no" but has anyone else tried this approach?
Oct 19, 2013, 9:13 am
#1792
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CT
Programs: DL DM 2MM, MR LTT, Hilton D, Hertz PC. National Emerald Exec, UA Silver(thanks to Marriott)
Posts: 2,026
I did the exact same thing this summer and when I had to deal with the points not getting credited for the 100/night charge they were very specific in stating that they would fix it but there would be NO elite stay credits
Took 4 weeks and 4 tries to fix itoo
Took 4 weeks and 4 tries to fix itoo
Oct 19, 2013, 9:11 pm
#1793
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Van down by the river
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Marriott PP/LT Plat, Golden Circle Diamond
Posts: 718
I presume you already have the Marriott Premier Visa from Chase and that at least 15 of your nights are from that?
(Because if not, getting that, and having 15 nights drop into your account, would lower the normal 32 nights to 17, whidh would less than the 20 of the promo!)
I still don't understand which benefit(s) of Plat over Gold you would find worth doing a bunch of mattress runs (unnecessary cheap stays just to get Plat renewed) for. If you "throw away" $800 on 10 $80 nights you don't need, will you get that back in the difference between Gold and Plat next year?
I can tell you how to get $50ish/night in Southern California, but if you're not going to be there that doesn't help. I don't know if you can get $50ish/night near you or not. (But even then, is "throwing away" $500 on 10 $50 nights still worth it?)
(Because if not, getting that, and having 15 nights drop into your account, would lower the normal 32 nights to 17, whidh would less than the 20 of the promo!)
I still don't understand which benefit(s) of Plat over Gold you would find worth doing a bunch of mattress runs (unnecessary cheap stays just to get Plat renewed) for. If you "throw away" $800 on 10 $80 nights you don't need, will you get that back in the difference between Gold and Plat next year?
I can tell you how to get $50ish/night in Southern California, but if you're not going to be there that doesn't help. I don't know if you can get $50ish/night near you or not. (But even then, is "throwing away" $500 on 10 $50 nights still worth it?)
Oct 20, 2013, 10:44 am
#1794
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Question: On a reward stay in Paris, I paid 100 euros per night to guarantee an upgrade. I have considered asking if they might credit me for those nights since I paid more than the rate for stays at many Marriott properties. I know the rules state "no" but has anyone else tried this approach?
Oct 21, 2013, 1:30 pm
#1795
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Seattle
Programs: AA PLT 2MM+; Marriott PLT
Posts: 16,376
wouldnt waste my time, its no different then having spent $100s a day in the hotels restaurant and asking for stay credit on an award stay. Just not gonna happen If you dont pay an earning rate for a room = no night credit no matter how much a person drops in other charges at the hotel when on a award stay w/o any meeting or function taking place
Nov 12, 2013, 5:25 am
#1796
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 77
Platinum challenge
Any updates on if Platinum challenge is still given? or is it closed as reported by few of users
Nov 12, 2013, 9:46 am
#1797
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
Programs: TK E+, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Dusit Gold
Posts: 1,714
i think nothing new yet. Still not possible to do a match.
But if you want the newest update just send a request
But if you want the newest update just send a request
Dec 12, 2013, 3:54 pm
#1798
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: BA Blue, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 287
I've just been given gold which I get to retain after 6 stays but I needed to prove I'd stayed 50ish nights at other hotels this year - they were very strict about needing evidence before they let me have this.
Dec 12, 2013, 6:45 pm
#1799
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Northern Virginia
Programs: US Airways Silver Preferred, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 44
Did you call Marriott and ask for a status match or challenge? Did you send them the proof of the 50ish nights at another hotel?
Dec 16, 2013, 10:13 am
#1800
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: BA Blue, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 287