World's Best Hotel Program
Dec 26, 2000 | 3:43 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 1998
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World's Best Hotel Program
Marriott Rewards(R) Voted "World's Best Hotel Program"
http://www1.internetwire.com/iwire/r...siness/Finance
http://www1.internetwire.com/iwire/r...siness/Finance
Dec 26, 2000 | 6:15 pm
#2
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: PHL
Programs: AA PLT, UA SLV, MR LTT, HH LTD
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Obviously, they haven't closely examined Starwood.
Dec 26, 2000 | 7:57 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: See pitflyer
Posts: 1,620
I don't know if they examined it 'closely' but there are some interesting examples in the link which shows why Marriott is tops.
As a three year Marriott Platinum I'm satisfied.
As a three year Marriott Platinum I'm satisfied.
Dec 26, 2000 | 10:58 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, AA Gold, AC 25K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,144
For points/awards, I think that Marriott is still up there. Additionally, their consistent level of product quality is a big plus.
However, I wonder how they will deal with announcement of Starwood's top tier status requirements. As of 1/01, requirements for top tier elite status are:
Marriott: 75 nights
Hilton: 28 stays/60 nights
Starwood: 20 stays/40 nights
Hyatt: 25 stays/50 nights
Starwood's no black out on award stays is starting to look very tempting.
However, I wonder how they will deal with announcement of Starwood's top tier status requirements. As of 1/01, requirements for top tier elite status are:
Marriott: 75 nights
Hilton: 28 stays/60 nights
Starwood: 20 stays/40 nights
Hyatt: 25 stays/50 nights
Starwood's no black out on award stays is starting to look very tempting.
Jan 16, 2001 | 7:30 am
#5
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: St Petersburg, FL, USA
Posts: 2,275
If Marriott allowed last-minute award reservations, then it may have a claim. As it stands, Marriott is great for accumulating points, but trying to use them on short notice is impossible.
Do they have any plans to move to electronic awards, a la Hyatt? I can't count the times that I've been able to make same-day award reservations for last-minute trips, emergencies, etc.
Do they have any plans to move to electronic awards, a la Hyatt? I can't count the times that I've been able to make same-day award reservations for last-minute trips, emergencies, etc.