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]
Aug 25, 2014, 1:32 pm
#1951
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: SPG Plat 100, Marriott Plat
Posts: 267
Apologies if this question has already been answered; this thread is pretty long, and I didn't read through all of it.
I called and signed up for the Platinum challenge (complete 9 stays between now and end of November). Will this appear on my account somehow and/or will I receive an email confirmation? I just want to be sure I have a paper trail showing that I'm signed up!
Thanks.
Edit: To clarify, I didn't get the "Taste of Gold/Platinum," just the normal Platinum challenge.
I called and signed up for the Platinum challenge (complete 9 stays between now and end of November). Will this appear on my account somehow and/or will I receive an email confirmation? I just want to be sure I have a paper trail showing that I'm signed up!
Thanks.
Edit: To clarify, I didn't get the "Taste of Gold/Platinum," just the normal Platinum challenge.
Aug 26, 2014, 6:11 am
#1952
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: All around the world
Programs: Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 607
I received an email from Marriott today offering me the gold status if I stay 12 nights before December. I haven't stayed with Marriott in the last year so I guess that is why they sent me the offer. The timing is convenient as I have an upcoming stay in Bangalore in November and was able to move it to the local Fairfield for about 850$ for the 12 nights. Have any of you guys stayed there?
Aug 26, 2014, 11:47 pm
#1953
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,831
I received an email from Marriott today offering me the gold status if I stay 12 nights before December. I haven't stayed with Marriott in the last year so I guess that is why they sent me the offer. The timing is convenient as I have an upcoming stay in Bangalore in November and was able to move it to the local Fairfield for about 850$ for the 12 nights. Have any of you guys stayed there?
I have 5 nights booking in bali end sept. marriott really tempts me le.
Not sure if I do any master run for 7 nights. Any idea where is the cheap Marriott brand nearby SIN, other than Renaissance Johor Bahru and Marriott Putrajaya.
Any one stay at the later hotel?
Aug 27, 2014, 12:03 am
#1954
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 940
You could get LNF rate at Ren KL, just got one at the price of RM 290 including tax. You might wanna fly to Bangkok? Courtyard Bangkok is under USD 90 including tax by LNF as well.
Is the offer expire 30nov or 31dec. My offer ends 30nov.
I have 5 nights booking in bali end sept. marriott really tempts me le.
Not sure if I do any master run for 7 nights. Any idea where is the cheap Marriott brand nearby SIN, other than Renaissance Johor Bahru and Marriott Putrajaya.
Any one stay at the later hotel?
I have 5 nights booking in bali end sept. marriott really tempts me le.
Not sure if I do any master run for 7 nights. Any idea where is the cheap Marriott brand nearby SIN, other than Renaissance Johor Bahru and Marriott Putrajaya.
Any one stay at the later hotel?
Aug 27, 2014, 11:01 am
#1955
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: All around the world
Programs: Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 607
You can also fly to India cheaply from SIN. Lots of Marriotts under 100SGD over there and I don't think you need a visa if you are a Singaporean citizen.
Aug 27, 2014, 11:02 am
#1956
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: All around the world
Programs: Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 607
Is the offer expire 30nov or 31dec. My offer ends 30nov.
I have 5 nights booking in bali end sept. marriott really tempts me le.
Not sure if I do any master run for 7 nights. Any idea where is the cheap Marriott brand nearby SIN, other than Renaissance Johor Bahru and Marriott Putrajaya.
Any one stay at the later hotel?
I have 5 nights booking in bali end sept. marriott really tempts me le.
Not sure if I do any master run for 7 nights. Any idea where is the cheap Marriott brand nearby SIN, other than Renaissance Johor Bahru and Marriott Putrajaya.
Any one stay at the later hotel?
Aug 27, 2014, 11:11 am
#1957
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: UA Silver; Marriott Gold; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 522
If going to Bangkok, the Renaissance around the corner from the CY is often only U$D20-ish more to mix things up. I really like the CY but love the Renaissance.
Aug 28, 2014, 10:46 pm
#1958
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,831
No I was told it is still better to get Visa to India beforehand. That's what I was told by the AI girl when I was asking about stopover in DEL
Aug 28, 2014, 10:48 pm
#1959
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,831
I am planning for 3 nights stay in JW Marriott Surabaya. The price is around USD 90++
Aug 31, 2014, 7:31 pm
#1960
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YOW
Programs: UA*1K, Marriott Titanium (LTP), Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,665
Did it last year in south Austin, where they have a Marriott / Fairfield / SpringHill / Residence / Courtyard all next to each other. Stayed at the Marriott, while paying for rooms in the Springhill and Fairfield. Then moved to Courtyard the next night, while paying for RI. Bam, 5 stays in two nights, on $99 rates
Aug 31, 2014, 8:16 pm
#1961
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LA
Posts: 1,281
If you're looking for a quick way to get the stays as well (and have some financial leeway), you can book multiple one-nights at different hotels all on the same night.
Did it last year in south Austin, where they have a Marriott / Fairfield / SpringHill / Residence / Courtyard all next to each other. Stayed at the Marriott, while paying for rooms in the Springhill and Fairfield. Then moved to Courtyard the next night, while paying for RI. Bam, 5 stays in two nights, on $99 rates
Did it last year in south Austin, where they have a Marriott / Fairfield / SpringHill / Residence / Courtyard all next to each other. Stayed at the Marriott, while paying for rooms in the Springhill and Fairfield. Then moved to Courtyard the next night, while paying for RI. Bam, 5 stays in two nights, on $99 rates
Aug 31, 2014, 8:48 pm
#1962
Join Date: May 2012
Location: YOW
Programs: UA*1K, Marriott Titanium (LTP), Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,665
Apologies if this question has already been answered; this thread is pretty long, and I didn't read through all of it.
I called and signed up for the Platinum challenge (complete 9 stays between now and end of November). Will this appear on my account somehow and/or will I receive an email confirmation? I just want to be sure I have a paper trail showing that I'm signed up!
I called and signed up for the Platinum challenge (complete 9 stays between now and end of November). Will this appear on my account somehow and/or will I receive an email confirmation? I just want to be sure I have a paper trail showing that I'm signed up!
Sep 1, 2014, 10:54 am
#1963
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,107
I just had my friend signed up for the Road to Challenge. 6 stays by the end of November. It's being manually tracked.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Sep 2, 2014, 10:57 am
#1964
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
I have been searching endlessly for the answer. Say I were to shoot for the Platinum Status - taste - road - what have you. And say I end up hitting 7 nights out of the 9 in the challenge. Since I hit at least 6, would I at least get the Gold Status carried out to/through 2016?
Thanks
Thanks
Sep 2, 2014, 11:27 am
#1965
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
I have been searching endlessly for the answer. Say I were to shoot for the Platinum Status - taste - road - what have you. And say I end up hitting 7 nights out of the 9 in the challenge. Since I hit at least 6, would I at least get the Gold Status carried out to/through 2016?
Thanks
Thanks