Does Marriott Rewards offer a Status Match?
 

I am a Diamond (top tier) member of the Hilton HHonors program. One of our new regional offices is now closer to a Marriott versus the Hilton that I normally use in that area. I would like to stay at that particular Marriott (+/- 80 nts/yr), does anyone know if Marriott offers a match in program status?

Unfortunately, don't count on it. Marriott is pretty tough on their status stuff. They really make you earn your status as I and my fellow Marriott Rewards members have discovered. Personally, I do not know of any person who has received a "status match" from any other chain. If there is someone out there who reads this who knows of a person who has received one, please let us all know the details.

I have several associates who are Hilton Diamonds who would like to jump to Marriott, as well. Like you, they just do not want to start all over again.

Unfortunately, don't count on it. Marriott is pretty tough on their status stuff. They really make you earn your status as I and my fellow Marriott Rewards members have discovered. Personally, I do not know of any person who has received a "status match" from any other chain. If there is someone out there who reads this who knows of a person who has received one, please let us all know the details.

I have several associates who are Hilton Diamonds who would like to jump to Marriott, as well. Like you, they just do not want to start all over again.

I know Marriott is tough, but I'd still send the letter along with a copy of your HH Diamond statement.

Tell them you are willing to give them 75-80 nights at that property instead of Hilton. Hotel chains, like airlines, love to steal customers from the competition.

I think you may have a chance...but would be surprised if they comped you anything higher than Gold. Really don't think they'd give you Platinum.