Point Savers!! Where are they???
Apr 24, 2000 | 6:26 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Sacramento area, CA USA
Programs: UA Gold Million Miler, HH Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,858
Point Savers!! Where are they???
I was really disgusted today. Point Savers have not been posted for 2nd quarter on the www.marriottrewards.com site and the phone automatic service has been down a lot. They are planning surprises in June (do I want surprises???). I finally got a supervisor when the (801) agent could not answer any questions. The Rewards service center is the pits. Anyone else annoyed also? In 10 days, I will presumably receive the new dates for 2nd quarter Point Savers in the mail. Marriott seems unaware that the 2nd quarter began April 1 and ends June 30. I tried asking an on line customer service agent but she answered questions I did not ask and avoided this one. Are they really dropping Point Savers??? What gives? Anyone know?
Apr 24, 2000 | 7:37 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: irving,texas USA
Posts: 187
I am very annoyed with Marriott at the current time - as it is practically impossible to redeem points anywhere.
I am platinum and have over 300,000 points - what on earth will i do with them?
I am platinum and have over 300,000 points - what on earth will i do with them?
Apr 25, 2000 | 5:53 am
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Winter Garden, FL
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Posts: 13,498
This is interesting. I am also Platinum, with almost 400,000 points, and I use them all the time. The trick, in my opinion, is to use them at non-Marriott-brand hotels, e.g., Residence Inns and Renaissance. I've had no problem getting award nights at those hotels, even at peak times. Marriotts can be tough.
Bruce
Bruce
Apr 25, 2000 | 7:47 am
#4
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Sacramento area, CA USA
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We used to favor Marriott over Hilton and had no trouble getting Marriott awards for Marriott hotels. Now I am finding it is easier to redeem Hilton awards. Witness the PIP where probably 20 plus rooms at the Hilton in Waikiki were award rooms occupied by Flyertalkers.
Apr 25, 2000 | 8:34 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 1999
Posts: 9
The Spring and Summer Point savers can be located at: http://www.marriottrewards.com/offers/psavers/
Apr 25, 2000 | 4:05 pm
#6
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: See pitflyer
Posts: 1,620
Some interesting info -- the Marriott in Montreal is on the summer point savers list -- perfect for the upcoming FAQ.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Apr 25, 2000 | 10:32 pm
#7
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Join Date: Feb 1999
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Someone at Marriott must be listening after all! Updated PointSavers is a new posting. Correct me...Are these less generous PointSavers than given in the past??? I ditched my old ones. Seems to me that Hilton's PointStretchers give a greater discount. Of course, the real advantage is when you can use a Saver or Stretcher for an upscale hotel which would otherwise be at a premium. I am excited about the FAQ!!!