Marriott Gift Cheques Update?
Dec 28, 2011, 6:26 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 293
I ordered mine today--it was a no brainer! I have stays that would equal 225,00 points or $800. That still leaves me with $200
Dec 29, 2011, 8:23 am
#47
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 183
Has anyone had trouble redeeming the cheques at different Marriott brands?
In September I had my father get in on the gifts cards for the Hertz certs and chose various card face designs (Renaissance, Ritz Carlton, etc) so they would be easy to remember. The terms on the back clearly state they are valid at any Marriott brands, but he has had numerous run-ins with properties unwilling to accept anything but ones with their brand on the face or only willing after much argument. Seems ridiculous, but he is ticked at me and before I recommend this I want some confidence the cheques will not be the same problem.
In September I had my father get in on the gifts cards for the Hertz certs and chose various card face designs (Renaissance, Ritz Carlton, etc) so they would be easy to remember. The terms on the back clearly state they are valid at any Marriott brands, but he has had numerous run-ins with properties unwilling to accept anything but ones with their brand on the face or only willing after much argument. Seems ridiculous, but he is ticked at me and before I recommend this I want some confidence the cheques will not be the same problem.
Dec 29, 2011, 8:40 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K MM | Marriott LTT | National Car EE
Posts: 694
after clicking around on the MR rewards pages, I'm not seeing Gift Checks available for the 135K MR points rate. i do see the Gift Cards for 190K. is the 135K redemption something that has to be called in to MR prior to the expiration of the year?
Dec 29, 2011, 9:02 am
#49
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
Posts: 300
If you go to the use Marriott points there should be a Platinum Rewards link on the bottom right side of the screen. If you click on that link it will take you to where you can redeem this offer online.
Dec 29, 2011, 9:15 am
#50
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K MM | Marriott LTT | National Car EE
Posts: 694
ah, this shows i'm still not very familiar with MR. thanks - I see the options for this.
Dec 29, 2011, 9:40 am
#51
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,198
Definitely ordering some of these before Marriott destroys them too.
Have a stay coming up for vacation where its the 5th night free plus a daily $50 resort credit so its a great use of the certs instead of points for the room.
Extremely disappointing and upsetting to see how participation in this forum from Marriott has dwindled, and how we are getting no notice of impending changes until after the fact or by luck that someone discovered the change.
Have a stay coming up for vacation where its the 5th night free plus a daily $50 resort credit so its a great use of the certs instead of points for the room.
Extremely disappointing and upsetting to see how participation in this forum from Marriott has dwindled, and how we are getting no notice of impending changes until after the fact or by luck that someone discovered the change.
Dec 29, 2011, 12:54 pm
#52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Programs: Delta PL, Marriottt PL, Hilton GD
Posts: 48
in for 1 set
Dec 29, 2011, 4:19 pm
#53
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 1,083
Elite Only Gift Cheques
Hello All,
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Kind regards,
Marie
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Kind regards,
Marie
Dec 29, 2011, 4:42 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: Marriott plat, DL Diamond
Posts: 309
Simple example: Las Vegas Cosmo stay 01/02-01/06 4 nights - Terrace Studio king
Points redemption: 140,000 points for 4 nights (35K per night)
Gift Cheques: $1,000 for 135,000 points. Cost for 4 nights - $716.80, still have left over for at least another night. All these nights count as Elite nights and you will still earn regular MR points for the stay as PLAT (10,700 points)
Points redemption: 140,000 points for 4 nights (35K per night)
Gift Cheques: $1,000 for 135,000 points. Cost for 4 nights - $716.80, still have left over for at least another night. All these nights count as Elite nights and you will still earn regular MR points for the stay as PLAT (10,700 points)
Dec 29, 2011, 4:46 pm
#55
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,881
Hello All,
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Dec 29, 2011, 6:00 pm
#56
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NYC - upper West Side
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,597
Hello All,
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Kind regards,
Marie
Sorry for my delay in posting on this. I have been out of the office for a bit due to the holidays.
The elite only reward for $1000 gift cheques is set to retire on 12/31/11 as stated on the website. Our Dinner for two and Spa rewards are also set to retire on this date, but will be replaced with a gift card version in 2012.
Currently I do not have any details as to if there will be an Elite only reward being offered in a gift card version for 2012. I will follow up with you if this information is determined.
Kind regards,
Marie
Newman
Dec 29, 2011, 6:11 pm
#57
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: CMH/CVG
Programs: Marriott, Southwest, American, Delta, Amtrak,Multiple others
Posts: 564
Marie, thank you for confirming - even the Grinchiest FT'ers have to understand time off! Another thing you may not be aware of as you have been out - the terms/point costs of the new spa and dinner for 2 cards are different than those issued now. So if anyone wants them, would behoove them to order tomorrow!
Marriott continues to significantly downgrade their program, especially for elites.
Dec 29, 2011, 7:01 pm
#58
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Formerly of SacTown, Cali
Posts: 1,243
I have used the Platinum gift cheques TWO different times at the Cosmo with no problem. In fact, one time was on a AAA rate and still used them with no problem.
Dec 30, 2011, 6:08 am
#59
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Hilton - Diamond / Marriott - Platinum / SPG - Platinum / Priority Club - Platinum
Posts: 359
Planning a caribbean vaca in feb - now that all inclusive is no longer available, do you agree that it would be wise to take advantage of gift checks (for food)? Looks like i need to decide by tomorrow.
Help!
Help!
Dec 30, 2011, 8:50 am
#60
Join Date: Aug 2001
Programs: AA lifetime gold, Marriott Plat.
Posts: 418
Okay, I have looked at the plat. area of rewards and still cannot find gift checks. What am I doing wrong. I am a plat. elite and see all the hotel offers and gift card offers etc but nothing about gift checks. Did exactly what was posted earlier went to the reward site plat area and saw a host of offers but no checks. Dumb me!