Does Marriott Have an Elite Program?
Jun 23, 1999, 11:13 am
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Does Marriott Have an Elite Program?
I stay at Marriott properties all the time - and I've never gotten on a special floor or anything like that - does Marriott have a comp program? what frequency is required? I'm thinking about going with Hilton for awhile - b/c HH moves you to elite after only 4 or 5 stays - any ideas?
Jun 23, 1999, 11:23 am
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Yes
Details at http://www.marriott.com/rewards/service/marquis.asp
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Details at http://www.marriott.com/rewards/service/marquis.asp
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Jun 23, 1999, 11:41 am
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Marriott-
Gold - maybe 15 nights - limited value, points
*Black -approx 50 nights - free upgrade breakfast etc.
*Platinum-approx 75 nights - all the above plus free arrival gift and gaur. room even when sold out!
You may want to check out their website www.marriott.com
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Gold - maybe 15 nights - limited value, points
*Black -approx 50 nights - free upgrade breakfast etc.
*Platinum-approx 75 nights - all the above plus free arrival gift and gaur. room even when sold out!
You may want to check out their website www.marriott.com
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Jun 24, 1999, 11:25 pm
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Note that only Marriotts proper and Renaissances count toward Marquis status. If you use the lower-end hotels, $10 will get you a one-year membership in Courtyard Club (the free local calls alone may well be enough to pay that back), or a lifetime in INNsider's Club (the Fairfield version). Each has some decent benefits, with more coming if you stay 36 nights a year in the same variety, thus making INNsiders's Elite or Courtyard Gold. (And it might even be quicker to go to www.marriottrewards.com 
Jun 25, 1999, 7:08 am
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The INNsider club does not have much benefits (and the elite does not buy you any bonus points). But it is virtually free as they give you two $5/$10 coupons for the $10 membership, so if you staying at Fairfield Inns its worth looking into.
The Courtyard Club also gives a $10 coupon. I do not know if they give the coupon on renewal.
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The Courtyard Club also gives a $10 coupon. I do not know if they give the coupon on renewal.
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Jul 20, 1999, 10:03 pm
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You really want Black card or more because then they upgrade you to concierge all the time - even if a room on the floor is not available, you get a key to the lounge. Regardless of the rate you pay also. My husband got his status because of having an elite status elsewhere and - knock on wood - even when he did not get quite 50 nights, they renewed his Black card. We love Marriott - they treat us very well.
Jul 21, 1999, 2:20 am
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Thanks Karen2, I have sent an email to Marriott requesting Gold level status since I am a priority club gold level. Hopefuly they will give me complimentary status.
Jul 23, 1999, 9:55 am
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If not, I would sign up for the Marriott Visa Card.
Annual Fee Waived first year ($35 after)
Upgrade to Gold w/ benefits
50% Bonus (30% w/ card, 20% w/ Gold level)
Annual Fee Waived first year ($35 after)
Upgrade to Gold w/ benefits
50% Bonus (30% w/ card, 20% w/ Gold level)
Jul 23, 1999, 10:17 am
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I called Marriott Rewards and they have agreed to give me a complimentary upgrade to Gold after 10 nights instead of the usual 15 nights. I will easily reach this 10 night requirement in about 2 weeks. At which time the suprvisor said I should call her back.
I live in Canada so I can't get the Marriott Visa gold card. I get Marriott points from my Amex (Latin American card), my parents phone bill in the USA and stays at Marriott.
I live in Canada so I can't get the Marriott Visa gold card. I get Marriott points from my Amex (Latin American card), my parents phone bill in the USA and stays at Marriott.
Jul 27, 1999, 5:14 pm
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I might need to go back and look again, but I did not understand that a Rennisance stay counted toward status.
Jul 27, 1999, 6:30 pm
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Yes JGill, some Renaissance properties now participate in the Club Marquis program. The summer edition of the Marriott Rewards newsletter has a list of participating locations on page 6. My impression is that most do participate.
If you need the list of participating locations, let me know.
If you need the list of participating locations, let me know.
Aug 7, 2005, 10:03 am
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Upgrades
I have had a Marriott Visa card and been a member of the Marriott Rewards for years. (have actually had 5 free vacations on them). I am silver elite and have been upgraded every time I ask nicely at check-in (including Marquis on Times Square, Tampa, Salt Lake City, Quito, Ecuador, etc.). If a room on concierge level is not available, they give us access to the lounge.
suggest you ask at check-in. Enjoy! Saves breakfast $$ and the snacks in the evening (with cash bar) are lovely.
suggest you ask at check-in. Enjoy! Saves breakfast $$ and the snacks in the evening (with cash bar) are lovely.
Aug 7, 2005, 10:20 am
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Thhheyyy'rrreee bbbaaaccckkkk. 
Aug 7, 2005, 1:02 pm
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Wow!! How do we honestly jump 6 years into the future? (or should I say past?)
How do we honestly jump 6 years into the future? (or should I say past?)
Aug 8, 2005, 3:52 pm
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Originally Posted by jonathansullivan
Wow!! How do we honestly jump 6 years into the future? (or should I say past?)
How do we honestly jump 6 years into the future? (or should I say past?)May the time warp continue! Long live the Marquis Club! ^