Who can use the Megabonus Reward?
May 18, 2012, 12:45 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15
Who can use the Megabonus Reward?
I have a 2012 Megabonus reward night and would like to have my daughter enjoy the night. I may not be able to join her. Can I make the reservation, add her name, and have her check in without me? We have the same last night. Could I just call the hotel to tell them that she will be checking in?
May 18, 2012, 4:00 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Starwood, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 2
I asked when I redeemed a Megabonus Reward recently, and was told that I could use it to make a reservation for someone else. I haven't tried, however.
May 18, 2012, 8:08 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: New York
Programs: Marriot Platinum, United Premier Silver
Posts: 39
YMMV
I redeemed 2 certificates at an FS once. When you try to redeem a certificate, there is no place for who is staying that night: it is automatically you. Apparently what I did was put my girlfriend's name under COMPANY. When we checked into the hotel, I dropped her off at the front and she checked in with her name, while I parked my car.
She got the keys, and brought her bag up first and gave me a call on where to meet her. The thing is, it wouldn't have been a problem if she wasn't able to check in... but she was able to successfully check in. Maybe she also could have outright told them her bf was parking his car: which is what your guest should say when you are booking a free night for him/her.
Good luck!
She got the keys, and brought her bag up first and gave me a call on where to meet her. The thing is, it wouldn't have been a problem if she wasn't able to check in... but she was able to successfully check in. Maybe she also could have outright told them her bf was parking his car: which is what your guest should say when you are booking a free night for him/her.
Good luck!
May 18, 2012, 1:33 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
You can add an additional name to any reservation by calling customer service after you make the on-line ressie yourself. OR you can call CS and have them book the entire reservation, your name will appear first, then your daughter's.
I do it all the time, as I am frequently meeting someone arriving at a different time...and with flight delays, can never be sure who will arrive first. Have never had a problem.
I do it all the time, as I am frequently meeting someone arriving at a different time...and with flight delays, can never be sure who will arrive first. Have never had a problem.
May 20, 2012, 7:39 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: WI
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, CO/Star Platinum/Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 366
I was trying to use the free night for my parents and was flat out told NO. They said the free night certificate is not transferable, so it can be used only if I am there at the stay.
May 20, 2012, 7:43 pm
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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see/follow sophiegirl comments previously............with same last name you shouldn't have a problem
May 22, 2012, 11:42 am
#7
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Plum Nelly
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Okay but... can I use a free cert. for another couple traveling with me? I have both reservations using free certs. but one will be taken byh our friends.
May 22, 2012, 1:01 pm
#8
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If your name is on both reservations and you will be staying in one of the rooms, you won't have any problems.
May 22, 2012, 4:04 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
Odds are high that it will work but it's not 100%. I think you are raising a red flag by adding her name. Since you won't be there, and you have the same last name, just book it in your name. It will be fine I am sure.