Cost of 10,000 MR points to a hotel
Jun 2, 2012, 12:12 am
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I have seen (on several occasions) the rate MR reimbursed my award stay (the property accidentally gave me the wrong bill) and it was usually a pittance ($12-$35, depending on the category of the property). I have also been accidentally privvy to what some properties pay for their points and, while I am not bound by a non-disclosure, I won't say exactly what the amout was but think in the lower single-dollar amount per thousand.
i'll add a data point. i once got a king instead of 2 queens. or maybe it was reverse - i can't remember. i asked for the guarantee comp, whatever it was. if i recall, they gave me a choice of $50 or 20k points. i took the 20k points. if you assume they were equal, it would be 1/4 of a penny per point if i did the math right.
Jun 2, 2012, 3:23 pm
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why would you not say? isn't that the point of these boards?
i'll add a data point. i once got a king instead of 2 queens. or maybe it was reverse - i can't remember. i asked for the guarantee comp, whatever it was. if i recall, they gave me a choice of $50 or 20k points. i took the 20k points. if you assume they were equal, it would be 1/4 of a penny per point if i did the math right.
i'll add a data point. i once got a king instead of 2 queens. or maybe it was reverse - i can't remember. i asked for the guarantee comp, whatever it was. if i recall, they gave me a choice of $50 or 20k points. i took the 20k points. if you assume they were equal, it would be 1/4 of a penny per point if i did the math right.
Jun 2, 2012, 8:40 pm
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it's funny how often hotels purchase points to reimburse a guest for a redemption stay...makes no sense to me, it's much easier to simply not redeem the certificate
FYI a hotels published rate has nothing to do with the reimbursement amount, it's all about point demand/supply
FYI a hotels published rate has nothing to do with the reimbursement amount, it's all about point demand/supply
Jun 2, 2012, 9:11 pm
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it's funny how often hotels purchase points to reimburse a guest for a redemption stay...makes no sense to me, it's much easier to simply not redeem the certificate
FYI a hotels published rate has nothing to do with the reimbursement amount, it's all about point demand/supply
FYI a hotels published rate has nothing to do with the reimbursement amount, it's all about point demand/supply
If ever there was a numbers game to be played, I'm sure hotels fall second only to casinos!
Jun 2, 2012, 10:14 pm
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My bet it has to do with occupancy numbers... If they don't redeem the cert how do they report the room as occupied and get credit for reward activity. However, if they pony up points, the room still counts. I recall reading somewhere occupancy rates influence the reimbursement rate.
If ever there was a numbers game to be played, I'm sure hotels fall second only to casinos!
If ever there was a numbers game to be played, I'm sure hotels fall second only to casinos!
Jun 4, 2012, 1:22 pm
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1. Buy 10K MR points from Marriott for $125
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
Jun 4, 2012, 8:03 pm
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1. Buy 10K MR points from Marriott for $125
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
Jun 5, 2012, 8:42 am
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Jun 5, 2012, 11:56 am
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FYI a hotels published rate has nothing to do with the reimbursement amount, it's all about point demand/supply
Greetings - Dirk
Jun 5, 2012, 1:30 pm
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1. Buy 10K MR points from Marriott for $125
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
2. Sell to hotel for $150
3. Profit! Everybody wins!
Seriously - it's funny how OP asks a simple question (how much does a hotel have to pay for 10MR points), and the thread turns mostly into moralistic carping about what he should or shouldn't have gotten or even asked for.
That's FT for ya....
Jun 5, 2012, 2:10 pm
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Ironically, moments after reading this thread, I got an email response from a REN that I questioned a $7.17 room service charge last week.
I had not ordered room service nor could imagine anything being delivered out of room service for the low, low price of $7.17!
The receipt they sent was $5.67 for a 1/2 bottle of Merlot and Nuts plus $1.50 for delivery. Even says PL on the receipt!
I guess we now know what MI pays for the arrival gift, no small wonder why the gift choices and quaility has gone way downhill in the last few years (IMO).
I've also seen small $12-15 per night charges appear during 10,000-15,000 award stays at FI, SHS, RI's...
I had not ordered room service nor could imagine anything being delivered out of room service for the low, low price of $7.17!
The receipt they sent was $5.67 for a 1/2 bottle of Merlot and Nuts plus $1.50 for delivery. Even says PL on the receipt!
I guess we now know what MI pays for the arrival gift, no small wonder why the gift choices and quaility has gone way downhill in the last few years (IMO).
I've also seen small $12-15 per night charges appear during 10,000-15,000 award stays at FI, SHS, RI's...
Jun 5, 2012, 6:07 pm
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I know that of course. However I had one night on a award-cert and two nights on a paid reservation back-to-back at this particular hotel, and for anyone able to count to three it should be clear to offer to comp a paid night instead of purchasing points if the amount required to purchase those points was higher than the lost revenue of the following night...
Greetings - Dirk
Greetings - Dirk
Jun 6, 2012, 9:14 am
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Click on the above link then HHonors Program then FAQ for Owners. Enlightening read.
There used to be a lot more information on that site that they have now password protected.