Platinum Premier Level, pre-2016
Jan 15, 2013 | 9:07 am
#2491
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
Yes, as it has been posted MANY times in this and other threads, I HAVE been aware that IN THE PAST, Marriott has never indicated LT status for sign in to marriott.com.
HOWEVER, considering that for the very first time ever in Marriott HISTORY, Marriott has published, in their stated elite rules (meaning put it in writing for all to see without being a FT or Marriott Insiders subscriber/reader), that a LT status even exists, it then logically follows that seeing LT status reflected on individual accounts may be "up in the air" as to whether such status might now begin to be differentiated for LT status upon individual sign in for members on marriott.com.
HOWEVER, considering that for the very first time ever in Marriott HISTORY, Marriott has published, in their stated elite rules (meaning put it in writing for all to see without being a FT or Marriott Insiders subscriber/reader), that a LT status even exists, it then logically follows that seeing LT status reflected on individual accounts may be "up in the air" as to whether such status might now begin to be differentiated for LT status upon individual sign in for members on marriott.com.
Jan 15, 2013 | 9:19 am
#2492
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
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Platinum and PP status is ONLY recognized by reservations when generating revenue. It INFURIATES me that there are seemingly NO additional benefits bestowed when it comes to point redemption opportunities. Please, please correct me if I'm wrong. When I want to book my annual vacation on a Caribbean beach, I'm afforded no additional benefit in competing for the limited rooms available over a silver guest who, after years of 10 nights per year is finally able to redeem their points. I've enjoyed the benefit of the 48 hour Platinum override reservation opportunity when paying, but there is nothing remotely like this on the point redemption side. If not 48 hours, then offer a 30 days, 60 days point redemption override.....something!
3 years ago the Marriott Concierge communicated: "...priority for point redemption reservations isn't a benefit of Platinum status. It has been discussed from time to time, especially a few of years ago when we were considering how to update some aspects of the program, but ultimately the direction we went was to eliminate black out dates." Presumably Marriott doesn't get a sense of this frustration among its members and has no motivation to change it, while I continue to seethe over this. Am I alone out here with this frustration?
Platinum and PP status is ONLY recognized by reservations when generating revenue. It INFURIATES me that there are seemingly NO additional benefits bestowed when it comes to point redemption opportunities. Please, please correct me if I'm wrong. When I want to book my annual vacation on a Caribbean beach, I'm afforded no additional benefit in competing for the limited rooms available over a silver guest who, after years of 10 nights per year is finally able to redeem their points. I've enjoyed the benefit of the 48 hour Platinum override reservation opportunity when paying, but there is nothing remotely like this on the point redemption side. If not 48 hours, then offer a 30 days, 60 days point redemption override.....something!
3 years ago the Marriott Concierge communicated: "...priority for point redemption reservations isn't a benefit of Platinum status. It has been discussed from time to time, especially a few of years ago when we were considering how to update some aspects of the program, but ultimately the direction we went was to eliminate black out dates." Presumably Marriott doesn't get a sense of this frustration among its members and has no motivation to change it, while I continue to seethe over this. Am I alone out here with this frustration?
The reference to Swingtrain, who I was replying to, was for further redemption options for both PP and Plat, not just for PP.
Jan 15, 2013 | 9:24 am
#2493
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
Programs: Delta GM, (fmr US CP/PP/GP!), DL SkyClub, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 5,162
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3. The breakfast petition (which affects more than just PPs) had lots of folk signing the petition on MarriottInsiders & nothing changed.
FWIW - I 100% agree that PP should get some extra bennies to differentiate them from regular Plats. That Marriott diluted some of the bennies they did get is absurd.
Cheers.
3. The breakfast petition (which affects more than just PPs) had lots of folk signing the petition on MarriottInsiders & nothing changed.
FWIW - I 100% agree that PP should get some extra bennies to differentiate them from regular Plats. That Marriott diluted some of the bennies they did get is absurd.
Cheers.
Yes, FWIW about PP, they should get some meaningful extra benefits for their extra status and revenue to MI.
Jan 15, 2013 | 9:25 am
#2494
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 74,139
Cheers.
Jan 15, 2013 | 9:30 am
#2495
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 74,139
Are you sure that the breakfast petition influenced NO changes whatsoever? How many more domestic FS hotels now offer weekend breakfasts to Plats than did just 2-3 years ago? When you were doing the surveys for the Master Thread on lounges, didn't you note how many states had larger weekend participation than in the past?
Marriott's stated policy is no brekkie on weekends. However, Michelle on Insiders has said HQ won't penalize a property if it chooses (on its own) to offer coupons or a discount or keep the lounge open.
I would say properties deciding to offer coupons has more to do w/ input from elites staying at the property rather than HQ changing anything. For properties that choose not to offer coupons when I contact the property to update the sticky, the reason given is to comply w/ HQ directive.
Cheers.
Last edited by SkiAdcock; Jan 15, 2013 at 9:36 am
Jan 16, 2013 | 11:35 pm
#2496
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AA EXP MM/UA MM/Marriott PLT Premier-LT PLT
Posts: 383
Just had my first experience with being PP and it was quite disappointing. Want to go to the JW in New Orleans in early March. Sold out no overrides. Same with Marriott conference center. Many other Marriott properties available. Called the Marriott line, nothing. No help, no offer of assistance, nothing. Sorry they are not taking overrides. The rep didn't even mention PP just said we appreciate your being a Platinum member. I thought they would at least call the hotel. This PP could end up pushing me away from Marriott.
Jan 17, 2013 | 2:01 pm
#2497
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List Preferred, CLEAR+, Covid-19, NK Gold
Posts: 5,272
Newly-minted PP
... too bad it apparently means nothing 
, but I was surprised when I saw this today on a reservation-confirmation E-mail:
, but I was surprised when I saw this today on a reservation-confirmation E-mail:Code:
Confirmation Number: 829XXX00 Your Rewards level: Platinum Premier
Jan 17, 2013 | 2:04 pm
#2498
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: CLT
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,565
So I just logged into my marriott profile for the first time in 2013 and saw I am now platinum premier. is there anywhere listing the concrete benefits? Also, it shows me with 60 nights already for 2013, but I haven't stayed any nights so far. Is there a rollover or something?
Last edited by beofotch; Jan 17, 2013 at 3:52 pm Reason: changed not to now
Jan 17, 2013 | 2:19 pm
#2499
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List Preferred, CLEAR+, Covid-19, NK Gold
Posts: 5,272
Jan 17, 2013 | 2:35 pm
#2500
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: DFW,TX USA
Programs: Lifetime Platinum Marriott
Posts: 1,595
So I just logged into my marriott profile for the first time in 2013 and saw I am not platinum premier. is there anywhere listing the concrete benefits? Also, it shows me with 60 nights already for 2013, but I haven't stayed any nights so far. Is there a rollover or something?
That's it.
Jan 17, 2013 | 2:58 pm
#2501
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 102,617
Just had my first experience with being PP and it was quite disappointing. Want to go to the JW in New Orleans in early March. Sold out no overrides. Same with Marriott conference center. Many other Marriott properties available. Called the Marriott line, nothing. No help, no offer of assistance, nothing. Sorry they are not taking overrides. The rep didn't even mention PP just said we appreciate your being a Platinum member. I thought they would at least call the hotel. This PP could end up pushing me away from Marriott.
Jan 17, 2013 | 3:00 pm
#2502
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 102,617
So I just logged into my marriott profile for the first time in 2013 and saw I am not platinum premier. is there anywhere listing the concrete benefits? Also, it shows me with 60 nights already for 2013, but I haven't stayed any nights so far. Is there a rollover or something?
The 60 nights would be rollover. It should be nights stayed last year (plus any credit card nights earned last year) minus 75.
Jan 17, 2013 | 5:07 pm
#2503
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: AA EXP MM/UA MM/Marriott PLT Premier-LT PLT
Posts: 383
Are you sure that you were talking to a dedicated PP agent? This sounds like pretty bad customer service. Try calling back, ask the agent's name in a way that makes clear that you are writing it down, and verify that they are a special PP agent, not just someone who claims to be able to help you.
Jan 17, 2013 | 6:27 pm
#2504
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
So I just logged into my marriott profile for the first time in 2013 and saw I am now platinum premier. is there anywhere listing the concrete benefits? Also, it shows me with 60 nights already for 2013, but I haven't stayed any nights so far. Is there a rollover or something?
Jan 18, 2013 | 8:30 am
#2505
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
Logged on today for reservation. Site still says I'm a PP. But ... below it is a line congratulations, you have renewed as a Platinum Elite. I presume that means I'm being downgraded as I only had 130 nights last year (not that it matters a lot) but there is certainly ambiguity.