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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:10 am
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Am I right that only Plats get free internet? That benefit has saved me a small fortune, even though in four years of Plat I don't recall ever getting a suite upgrade at a FS Marriott.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 7:32 am
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Originally Posted by Tedgrrrr
Am I right that only Plats get free internet? That benefit has saved me a small fortune, even though in four years of Plat I don't recall ever getting a suite upgrade at a FS Marriott.
No, Golds also get free internet. The incremental value of Plat vs Gold is small.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 8:06 am
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and, in Asia all Marriott Rewards members receive free in-room internet at JW, Marriott hotels/resorts, Renaissance & Courtyards

Originally Posted by iflyjetz
No, Golds also get free internet.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 4:22 pm
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Originally Posted by iflyjetz
No, Golds also get free internet. The incremental value of Plat vs Gold is small.
I get more good room upgrades as a Platinum. The welcome gift can be nice as well.

I think it's a great program and it has been a major incentive for me to stay at Marriotts more over the years.

I do wish the benefits / recognition was better at resort properties in general, but it's great everywhere else. I'll certainly continue to stay at Marriotts after I reach lifetime status, but I suppose the incentive would be less for the "Resort" properties because I usually am not treated as special there.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 5:48 am
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Originally Posted by iflyjetz
No, Golds also get free internet. The incremental value of Plat vs Gold is small.
(bolding mine)
...this may be true for you. Not everyone agrees.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 8:51 am
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Thanks Folks.. I did not realize Marriott had a soft landing policy.. I guess I might look at that final booking for the year again
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