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Legacy to New Travel Package Conversion (effective August 2019)
A Marriott supervisor can currently convert your legacy travel package into the new category mapping. If you hold a Category 6, 8, or Tier 1-3 legacy certificate, it's ideal to downgrade your certificate before converting so that points don't potentially get lost in the process.
The codes for the new partial packages are:
New Cat 1-4: QP83
New Cat 5: QP91
New Cat 6: QP99
New Cat 7:
The legacy certificates map to the new certificates as such:
Cat 1-5 => Cat 1-4
Cat 6 => Cat 1-4
Cat 7 => Cat 5
Cat 8 => Cat 5
Cat 9 => Cat 6
Tier 1-3 => Cat 6
Tier 4-5 => Cat 7
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If you are unsure where you will use your 7 night stay, when you request the package, just ask for a category 1-5 hotel. That way you are out of the least number of points. If later, you decide to book for a higher level category, then you can do so and pay the difference the travel package points. If you can't use your certificate within the year, then as close to the one year anniversary (without going over!) call to extend the certificate for one more year. That's as long as they will typically allow, one extension. There is an option to expedite the mileage delivery to within three business days (sometimes faster) for $15. There are reports that this fee may be waived for platinum members.
Effective April 1 2017 re: Southwest & the companion pass:
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
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Can I book SPG properties with my Marriott Travel Package? As of 9/1/2018 apparently not. see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30155836-post6529.html
Legacy to New Travel Package Conversion (effective August 2019)
A Marriott supervisor can currently convert your legacy travel package into the new category mapping. If you hold a Category 6, 8, or Tier 1-3 legacy certificate, it's ideal to downgrade your certificate before converting so that points don't potentially get lost in the process.
The codes for the new partial packages are:
New Cat 1-4: QP83
New Cat 5: QP91
New Cat 6: QP99
New Cat 7:
Originally Posted by Marriott Rewards Insider
Members who purchased a Category 6, Category 8 or Tier 1-3 certificate prior to 8/18 are able to request a one-time exchange for a Travel Package one category lower. This process will cancel your current Travel Package, reissue a Travel Package one category lower and result in a refund of 30,000 points to your account. To submit a request, follow these steps:
Source: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...es-update.html
- Select “Packages - Deals” from the “Topic” drop down menu
- Submit your request
Source: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...es-update.html
The legacy certificates map to the new certificates as such:
Cat 1-5 => Cat 1-4
Cat 6 => Cat 1-4
Cat 7 => Cat 5
Cat 8 => Cat 5
Cat 9 => Cat 6
Tier 1-3 => Cat 6
Tier 4-5 => Cat 7
==================================================
If you are unsure where you will use your 7 night stay, when you request the package, just ask for a category 1-5 hotel. That way you are out of the least number of points. If later, you decide to book for a higher level category, then you can do so and pay the difference the travel package points. If you can't use your certificate within the year, then as close to the one year anniversary (without going over!) call to extend the certificate for one more year. That's as long as they will typically allow, one extension. There is an option to expedite the mileage delivery to within three business days (sometimes faster) for $15. There are reports that this fee may be waived for platinum members.
Effective April 1 2017 re: Southwest & the companion pass:
"Purchased points, points converted from hotel and car loyalty programs, and e-Rewards, e-Miles, Valued Opinions and Diners Club, points earned from Rapid Rewards program enrollment, tier bonuses, flight bonuses, and partner bonuses (excluding points bonuses earned on the Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase) do not count toward Companion Pass."
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Can I book SPG properties with my Marriott Travel Package? As of 9/1/2018 apparently not. see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30155836-post6529.html
Marriott Travel Packages
Apr 20, 2017, 11:36 am
#2281
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
I called to upgrade my 7 night Travel Package Category 1-5 hotel certificate to a category 7 hotel certificate and now it shows up in my account as:
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
Apr 20, 2017, 3:03 pm
#2282
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
I called to upgrade my 7 night Travel Package Category 1-5 hotel certificate to a category 7 hotel certificate and now it shows up in my account as:
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
We redeemed for a cat 7 TP and plan on upgrading to a cat 9.
Since the difference between the Cat 5 you booked and a Cat 7 is 60K points I have no idea why it shows 105K.
I would call back and make sure it's all set. GL
Apr 20, 2017, 4:24 pm
#2283
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kan@da
Programs: Anything with sweet spots
Posts: 1,790
I'm pretty sure you can upgrade when you book as long as you have enough points so you probably could have just waited.
We redeemed for a cat 7 TP and plan on upgrading to a cat 9.
Since the difference between the Cat 5 you booked and a Cat 7 is 60K points I have no idea why it shows 105K.
I would call back and make sure it's all set. GL
We redeemed for a cat 7 TP and plan on upgrading to a cat 9.
Since the difference between the Cat 5 you booked and a Cat 7 is 60K points I have no idea why it shows 105K.
I would call back and make sure it's all set. GL
Can anyone confirm ?
Apr 20, 2017, 4:28 pm
#2284
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
I called to upgrade my 7 night Travel Package Category 1-5 hotel certificate to a category 7 hotel certificate and now it shows up in my account as:
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
P910 PARTIAL PKG-CAT 7
Points Value: 105,000
Is that normal that it shows like that ? I'm a bit worried because it no longer says that the certificate is for 7 nights and the points value is no longer 270,000 points.
Thanks
Apr 20, 2017, 5:01 pm
#2285
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Apr 20, 2017, 9:19 pm
#2286
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
Apr 22, 2017, 9:21 am
#2287
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: A3*G, Fairmont Pl, Accor Pl, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Amex Platinum
Posts: 182
Was informed by the rep that I can't upgrade an existing package, I can only purchase a new cat 8 package outright! I commented that I have always been able to upgrade a lower category cert in the past, and was advised that this is a recent policy change. Anyone else come across this? Very alarming if this is the case.
For example, I bought a cat 1-5 Marriott package (to take advantage of the Aeroplan bonus) and I wanted to eventually upgrade it to a Ritz Tier 7 package when a bunch of points I am expecting come in. I was told that was not possible. I could upgrade to any Marriott Cat package but could not upgrade it to a Ritz Tier package.
Anyone have a similar experience or counter experience to that?
If its true - I guess I will just extend the cert in the hopes that when they merge the programs the ability to upgrade to Ritz (or SPG) will be available.
Apr 23, 2017, 10:44 am
#2288
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
I used 2 travel certs to book 2 rooms at the JW in Beijing. Will I get lounge access for both rooms? If one of the guests in the second room is Gold, would that change anything?
Apr 23, 2017, 10:06 pm
#2289
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
I have always gotten lounge access for two rooms-even though not required. In your case you can guarantee it. The Gold reward member in the other room can have their name added and should be able to get lounge benefits as well. Award stays are transferrable. You should have no problem.
Apr 23, 2017, 10:50 pm
#2290
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 6
Can I use my voucher to book for my Parents or do I need to be staying at the property?
Apr 24, 2017, 12:35 pm
#2291
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 29
Marriott Travel Packages - A quick question
Hi All
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
Apr 24, 2017, 12:57 pm
#2292
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, United Premier Silver
Posts: 208
Hi All
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
OR
390,000 marriott pts for 7 night HOTEL and 120k BA pts,
Effectively you would be getting 120,000 BA pts for 120,000 Marriott pts.
Apr 24, 2017, 1:06 pm
#2293
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium, UA Silver (via Marriott)
Posts: 642
Hi All
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
I haven't used a Marriott travel certificate before and have a quick question.
The hotel that I'm looking to reserve, Category 9, requires 270,000 points for a seven night stay. However, when I looked at the travel packages table it states that I would need to redeem 390,000 points in order to gain a seven night stay plus 120,000 BA miles. I don't understand what the point is of redeeming 390,000 points for the package instead of 270,000 just for the hotel stay. My points would be converted from SPG points obtained from Amex membership rewards. I could convert the additional 120,000 required points directly to BA, so why go through Marriott.
Regards
Apr 24, 2017, 1:40 pm
#2295
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
In Canada, we can also convert 1 MR to 1 Aeroplan or Avios. So for me it doesn't make sense to redeem a travel package and get Aeroplan points. Instead, I would ask for Alaska Mileage Plan since I value it more than the other programs, and it's something I can actually use. In your case, you might find it more appealing to choose another FF program other than Avios for the Travel Package.