Getting Awards Faster
Jul 16, 2002 | 1:43 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: PHL
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Posts: 356
Getting Awards Faster
Is there any way to get reward stays booked quickly - say in 2-3 days? I am Starwood Platinum and I could, literally, book an award stay on the web for tonight if I cared to do so. Anything comparable with Marriott? Or am I stuck with 2 weeks by mail?
Jul 16, 2002 | 10:31 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
Programs: UA Premier, AA Gold, AC 25K, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,144
It's actually quite easy to book a reward reservation on Marriott.com.
Go to the website and book a room as you would normally for a paid stay. Just click the 'Marriott Rewards Redemption' box and it will show availability for an award.
It may take 10-14 days to receive an award certificate once requested.
Go to the website and book a room as you would normally for a paid stay. Just click the 'Marriott Rewards Redemption' box and it will show availability for an award.
It may take 10-14 days to receive an award certificate once requested.
Jul 17, 2002 | 6:15 am
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: PHL
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I guess its those 2 weeks to get the certificate that bother me. I can make the reservation for tomorrow night, but I have no hope of getting the certificate by then. Right?
Jul 17, 2002 | 7:26 am
#4
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nehopper:
I guess its those 2 weeks to get the certificate that bother me. I can make the reservation for tomorrow night, but I have no hope of getting the certificate by then. Right?</font>
I guess its those 2 weeks to get the certificate that bother me. I can make the reservation for tomorrow night, but I have no hope of getting the certificate by then. Right?</font>
[edited to fix fedex]
[This message has been edited by empedocles (edited 07-17-2002).]
Jul 17, 2002 | 8:44 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SMF UA MM
Posts: 186
If you are Platinum, MR waives the $15 express fee. But if you wanted to use the reward tonight or tomorrow, you can have them express the certificate to the hotel directly. Even if it doesn't arrive on time, the hotel can call Marriott Rewards and get the certificate number.
Jul 17, 2002 | 4:48 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 568
Rumor has it that Marriott is working on a new system of redeeming reward points right at the hotel and doing away with the need for certificates. Hope that goes through.