Apr 27, 2016, 10:15 am
Last edit by: mediator
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 17, 2017, 7:29 am
#2431
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AAdvantage, United MP, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 1,137
I don't know the exact periods but if you do a challenge somewhere in the first half of the year your status remains valid till the end of the year.
If you do the challenge in the second half of the year your status is valid for the remainder of the year and the next year.
Oct 17, 2017, 8:21 am
#2432
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Just repeating what I mentioned earlier. There's no reason to wait till February. if you do the challenge now your status will as well be valid through January 2019.
I don't know the exact periods but if you do a challenge somewhere in the first half of the year your status remains valid till the end of the year.
If you do the challenge in the second half of the year your status is valid for the remainder of the year and the next year.
I don't know the exact periods but if you do a challenge somewhere in the first half of the year your status remains valid till the end of the year.
If you do the challenge in the second half of the year your status is valid for the remainder of the year and the next year.
Oct 18, 2017, 10:15 am
#2433
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 821
according this, better to call in Early Nov (not first day of Nov though) and finish the final stay in February 1st, then it should be Platinum till 02/2020 
https://saverocity.com/thedealmommy/...num-challenge/
If a member achieves Platinum Elite status in February or March 2017, the new level would be valid for the remainder of the year it was achieved PLUS the next full calendar year. Elite levels achieved in the month of January are valid for the remainder of the year only.
https://saverocity.com/thedealmommy/...num-challenge/
If a member achieves Platinum Elite status in February or March 2017, the new level would be valid for the remainder of the year it was achieved PLUS the next full calendar year. Elite levels achieved in the month of January are valid for the remainder of the year only.
Just repeating what I mentioned earlier. There's no reason to wait till February. if you do the challenge now your status will as well be valid through January 2019.
I don't know the exact periods but if you do a challenge somewhere in the first half of the year your status remains valid till the end of the year.
If you do the challenge in the second half of the year your status is valid for the remainder of the year and the next year.
I don't know the exact periods but if you do a challenge somewhere in the first half of the year your status remains valid till the end of the year.
If you do the challenge in the second half of the year your status is valid for the remainder of the year and the next year.
Oct 19, 2017, 3:02 am
#2434
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 447
I know this has been answered up-thread, but it was a good few years ago and before the programme changes.
Do reward stays count towards a Plat challenge?
If no clear answer is forthcoming, I would be able to answer with 100% certainty in February
Do reward stays count towards a Plat challenge?
If no clear answer is forthcoming, I would be able to answer with 100% certainty in February
Oct 19, 2017, 3:56 am
#2435
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AAdvantage, United MP, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 1,137
Only full paid stays count.
Oct 19, 2017, 5:38 am
#2436
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
Perhaps this not the right thread but received an email "offer' from Mileage Plus. Spend 50K on the Chase card between now and end of the year and get 5000 miles. That's right! Did not drop a zero. Woman next to me at Uncle Charlie in EWR said she got similar offer but would get 7500 miles for 20K spend!!! This had me scratching my head as to where these marketing mavens made their bones. Incentivize the higher spenders by awarding them less??? Can anyone enlighten me?
Oct 19, 2017, 6:33 am
#2437
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
Perhaps this not the right thread but received an email "offer' from Mileage Plus. Spend 50K on the Chase card between now and end of the year and get 5000 miles. That's right! Did not drop a zero. Woman next to me at Uncle Charlie in EWR said she got similar offer but would get 7500 miles for 20K spend!!! This had me scratching my head as to where these marketing mavens made their bones. Incentivize the higher spenders by awarding them less??? Can anyone enlighten me?
Husband’s was spend $3,000 get 5,000
Mine is spend $3,000 get a whopping 2,500.
Oct 29, 2017, 1:46 pm
#2438
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: WI
Programs: A bunch
Posts: 488
My wife has had a Ritz Carlton stay and a couple Marriott stays since early October. Can she request road to platinum choosing a retroactive date? Also do Ritz Carlton stays count for this?
Thanks
Thanks
Nov 10, 2017, 10:01 am
#2439
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,397
When I signed up for the platinum challenge, rep told me that only bookings made direct with Marriott (marriott.com, Marriott app) would count for the challenge.
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
Nov 10, 2017, 2:27 pm
#2440
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
When I signed up for the platinum challenge, rep told me that only bookings made direct with Marriott (marriott.com, Marriott app) would count for the challenge.
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
Nov 10, 2017, 2:41 pm
#2441
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Don't think it matters...
Posts: 5,240
When I signed up for the platinum challenge, rep told me that only bookings made direct with Marriott (marriott.com, Marriott app) would count for the challenge.
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
I am forced to book through Amex Travel (Deem front-end on Amex GBT Corp Travel Agency).
Seems crazy that they wouldn't count stays booked via corporate travel agency, anyone had experience?
Nov 10, 2017, 4:52 pm
#2442
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 44
according this, better to call in Early Nov (not first day of Nov though) and finish the final stay in February 1st, then it should be Platinum till 02/2020
https://saverocity.com/thedealmommy/...num-challenge/
If a member achieves Platinum Elite status in February or March 2017, the new level would be valid for the remainder of the year it was achieved PLUS the next full calendar year. Elite levels achieved in the month of January are valid for the remainder of the year only.
https://saverocity.com/thedealmommy/...num-challenge/
If a member achieves Platinum Elite status in February or March 2017, the new level would be valid for the remainder of the year it was achieved PLUS the next full calendar year. Elite levels achieved in the month of January are valid for the remainder of the year only.
"( 11m 44s ) Dan: You would need to begin and finish the challenge in 2018 in order to receive the status until February of 2020."
Due to conflicting information.., i had him changed my challenge date to 1/1/2018-4/30/2018, and i will complete my last stay in March 1st just to be 100% sure..
Nov 13, 2017, 12:31 pm
#2443
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,744
Does anyone know if bookings made through Concur Travel qualify for the status challenge?
Nov 14, 2017, 2:59 am
#2444
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
Quick question...
I presume the challenge process is automated after bring placed on it?
So, once the 6th stay rolls past for Gold, it will be an automated change to Gold? Or do I need to email and say "hello! I am done, please change me!"
I presume the challenge process is automated after bring placed on it?
So, once the 6th stay rolls past for Gold, it will be an automated change to Gold? Or do I need to email and say "hello! I am done, please change me!"
Nov 14, 2017, 3:52 am
#2445
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,790
Should be automatic. As soon as the last stay posts.