Marriott Rewards 2012 Hotel Category Changes
Feb 28, 2012, 5:58 pm
#76
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Feb 28, 2012, 8:18 pm
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Marriott: If you really want to soften the blow, why don't you do what SPG did last year and Hilton has been doing for some time now -- permit award nights to count towards attaining/requalification of elite status.
This would at least lessen the fact that many hotels that were usable with the Megabonus and Visa free night certificates can no longer be used at those properties, and the properties that you have elevated in their place are pale imitations of their value/location, etc.
With award nights counting towards elite status, we would at least have some better use of these now greatly devalued e-certificates.
Feb 28, 2012, 8:31 pm
#78
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thanks for posting...can't believe some of the changes UP..especially the PHL Airport FS..give me a break, they don't even have WiFi in the rooms
Not to mention, it needs a redo....
some of the other changes are nuts too...can't believe it......sheesh....
again, thanks to the concierge team for posting....but can someone please offer a suggestion as why i should remain loyal now that i have LT plat status (though it would be nice if i actually had a current card-it's been many weeks since i requested a new card, but i digress..)
Hmmmm *wood? Hyatt??/ Hilton??? ICH?? whomever has the best rate please.....
Not to mention, it needs a redo....some of the other changes are nuts too...can't believe it......sheesh....
again, thanks to the concierge team for posting....but can someone please offer a suggestion as why i should remain loyal now that i have LT plat status (though it would be nice if i actually had a current card-it's been many weeks since i requested a new card, but i digress..)
Hmmmm *wood? Hyatt??/ Hilton??? ICH?? whomever has the best rate please.....
Last edited by megtravels; Feb 28, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Feb 28, 2012, 9:32 pm
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Brilliant way to significantly devalue the program, without anyone noticing.
Most significant for those of us with Marriott credit card--many enticing level 5 properties where can can use our free annual one night certificate now become level 6s.
Most significant for those of us with Marriott credit card--many enticing level 5 properties where can can use our free annual one night certificate now become level 6s.
Feb 28, 2012, 9:39 pm
#80
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yup I noticed that as well.
This year I enticed all of my fam members(6 of them) to get the Marriott cc just to get that Cat5 voucher. Turns out we will ALL be cancelling our card in a few months... unfortunate... IC card looks excellent however. 80k to boot and an annual free night that can be used at *ANY* (read any hotel in their portfolio including ICs) all over the world. I think I(we, as well as friends and associates) are sold!
This year I enticed all of my fam members(6 of them) to get the Marriott cc just to get that Cat5 voucher. Turns out we will ALL be cancelling our card in a few months... unfortunate... IC card looks excellent however. 80k to boot and an annual free night that can be used at *ANY* (read any hotel in their portfolio including ICs) all over the world. I think I(we, as well as friends and associates) are sold!
Feb 29, 2012, 1:11 am
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You forgot that it is only $49.00/year.
Feb 29, 2012, 1:21 am
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huge devaluation. All of the Cat4 gems are going up in category. I shall list the blows to elites once again:
- removed EEO (no advance notice)
- will soon remove 135k/$1k (almost no advance notice - we had to come up with it)
- removed a/i packages (no advance notice)
- removed US Air FF programs (received advance notice I believe - AA is the big loser here)
- same old promos(while other chains come up with great promos)
- downgraded property(Cat 4 to Cat 5) with no advanced notice(JW MI)
- Huge devaluation now(advance notice but does it matter at this stage)
- removed EEO (no advance notice)
- will soon remove 135k/$1k (almost no advance notice - we had to come up with it)
- removed a/i packages (no advance notice)
- removed US Air FF programs (received advance notice I believe - AA is the big loser here)
- same old promos(while other chains come up with great promos)
- downgraded property(Cat 4 to Cat 5) with no advanced notice(JW MI)
- Huge devaluation now(advance notice but does it matter at this stage)
Feb 29, 2012, 1:29 am
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Feb 29, 2012, 4:50 am
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It's not about a hotels physical conditions, star rankings etc - it's only about the number of points redeemed versus awarded at a hotel and airport hotels award a large number of points so there must be a large number of redemptions at this hotel regardless of condition & amenities
Feb 29, 2012, 6:07 am
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Feb 29, 2012, 6:19 am
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Weird that they make the changes half way through Q1, why not just make it all effective 1/1?
Feb 29, 2012, 6:28 am
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This really kills the megabonus promtions for me. I've mostly used the Cat1-4 certs to stay at the fairfield inns at JFK and LGA before an early morning flight. Now I'll either get up earlier to drive right to the airport or maybe going out of BDL more often.
Feb 29, 2012, 6:29 am
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Feb 29, 2012, 6:35 am
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Marriott Cheques
Points: 135,000
Code: E195
For Elite Members Only
SAVE 28% on $1,000 in Marriott Cheques
The choice is yours through December 31, 2012.
Points: 135,000
Code: E195
For Elite Members Only
SAVE 28% on $1,000 in Marriott Cheques
The choice is yours through December 31, 2012.
Last edited by aaupgrade; Feb 29, 2012 at 12:35 pm Reason: Changed nacho to libuser
Feb 29, 2012, 7:39 am
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