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Originally Posted by OU812
(Post 19047434)
Because this morning as I was going up to the concierge lounge on 24 two families with 8 kids (12 people all together) got on the elevator. One of the 12th floor and one on 18.
This morning I hate the lounge late, at 8:30 and it was packed with numerous extended families getting breakfast before the lounge stopped serving. There was a line all the way back to the entrance. Regards, RIP... FWIW - the lounge attendants look forward to the autumn as much as the road warriors do ;) Some Marriotts will let a family of "x" in for free, but charge additional for people over x. Although that's not universal. If anything, it would be good for them to check the # of folk in the room against who's being allowed entry. But if a Gold/Plat reserved 2 rooms & the room can handle 4/room, then technically that would be allowed. Cheers. |
I heard the rumor folks they are bringing back bogos. They are only valid on special rates which are as i heard 30 to 50% more than bar. Lnfs are ineligible. Rates can be reserved 30 days prior to arrival and not more than that. Elite bennies do NOT apply on the bogo ressies which includes brekkie so no brekkie on those stays
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Originally Posted by libuser
(Post 19047513)
I heard the rumor folks they are bringing back bogos. They are only valid on special rates which are as i heard 30 to 50% more than bar. Lnfs are ineligible. Rates can be reserved 30 days prior to arrival and not more than that. Elite bennies do NOT apply on the bogo ressies which includes brekkie so no brekkie on those stays
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Originally Posted by libuser
(Post 19047513)
I heard the rumor folks they are bringing back bogos. They are only valid on special rates which are as i heard 30 to 50% more than bar. Lnfs are ineligible. Rates can be reserved 30 days prior to arrival and not more than that. Elite bennies do NOT apply on the bogo ressies which includes brekkie so no brekkie on those stays
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Originally Posted by libuser
(Post 19047513)
I heard the rumor folks they are bringing back bogos. They are only valid on special rates which are as i heard 30 to 50% more than bar. Lnfs are ineligible. Rates can be reserved 30 days prior to arrival and not more than that. Elite bennies do NOT apply on the bogo ressies which includes brekkie so no brekkie on those stays
They were never supposed to be eligible for non-public rates like AAA and the like, nor did I see the requirement that one would get all the bennies that certain packages conferred, such as breakfast, or parking. On the other hand, I think there is likely a miscommunication on elite benefits, for as we know, some hotels do provide breakfast on weekends to the guest even though they are not required to do so. So package benefits on the free night are a no, but elite benefits are likely a yes, depending on the hotel I will have to see what the elevated rates are before I pass any judgment. |
Originally Posted by Thisisit123
(Post 19043548)
For example, I heard they will be offering Gold & Plats the option of taking breakfast in the restaurant at check-in (still Mon thru Fri only).
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I refuse to get angry over rumors. I will get angry if the actual announcement stinks.
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So what's the announcement? It's "tomorrow" and nothing yet or did I miss it?
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Nothing. People are asking over on FB.
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They probably realized their big announcement was really lame and that it would just offend us flyertalkers, so they are back to the drawing board! Hold on and wait everyone, this time it will be worth it!
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Since like Sharon, I don't have a FB account, will someone post the signficant highlights of the "announcement" when and if it occurs?
Thanks, NJ |
Originally Posted by NJUPINTHEAIR
(Post 19049030)
Since like Sharon, I don't have a FB account, will someone post the signficant highlights of the "announcement" when and if it occurs?
Thanks, NJ |
Just posted on FB
Is this really it?
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Yes. Marriott, thanks for underwhelming us...again.
Well at least they didn't take anything away this time. :td: |
Originally Posted by maggiew
(Post 19043743)
If they take away lounge access, what is the benefit of becoming Gold then??
I am not a business traveler. It was difficult for me to become Gold. If Golds lose lounge access, I am done with Marriotts. I have often stayed at a Marriott when it was less convenient, etc. so that I could get enough days. I also changed my credit card from a Disney rewards card to the Marriott rewards card to help with the number of days. I will be cancelling my Marriott card too. DH recently applied for (and received) the Ritz Carlton rewards card. Part of the benefit of the card is the automatic Gold status with Marriott (provided you spend the $$$ on the card over the course of the year). No way will the benefits of the card be worth the annual fee if they take away the lounge access for Gold. I might have to cancel that one too just on principle. Maggie I guess the question is: Should gold be more like Platinum? Or should gold be more like silver? If you make gold almost as good as platinum, you piss off the Plats. Why should they strive for 75 nights? If you make gold more like silver, you piss off the golds... Regardless, it seems to me the differentiation between Plat and gold should be greater. Like your husband, I have the Ritz card with gold status. I have stayed at fewer Marriott's this year because I know I have guaranteed gold, which in most cases is not that far below platinum. |
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