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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
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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
Marriott Travel Packages
Jan 17, 2018, 2:27 pm
#2762
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
Posts: 1,616
If I need 2 rooms, I assume I need to make two separate bookings since the certificate is only good for one room? Would this be best dealt with while calling in or can I go ahead and make the two bookings online and then call to attach both certificates?
Jan 17, 2018, 7:53 pm
#2763
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 625
It's no problem to make the two bookings online and call in to attach the certificates.
Jan 19, 2018, 4:30 am
#2764
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Has anyone redeemed a Travel Package to Turkish Airlines recently? Any data points on how long it took for the miles to post in the TK account? I redeemed 1 week ago and no sign so far. This is my second TP redemption and the last one (to a different airline) posted within a couple of days. If redemption availability goes on my TK flights I might have to fly in Y 
Jan 24, 2018, 11:38 am
#2765
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
If I use the certs for a 7 day booking and decide to leave on the 6th day (staying only 5 nights), any possible way to get a credit or adjustment from Marriott? I know this is a long shot but doesn't hurt to ask.
Anyone with experience on this?
Anyone with experience on this?
Jan 24, 2018, 11:52 am
#2766
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,727
Nope. The cert is either used or not. If it is used for a single night stay, it is still used and no credit for unused nights. Sorry.
Jan 24, 2018, 12:09 pm
#2767
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
I've tried a couple times and always gotten a no. I also once tried to break it up into two stays where we would be in Hotel/City A for four nights, go to Hotel/City B for two nights and return to Hotel A for three additional nights, using the seven night cert for the seven nights at A, and was turned down. This is a hotel where I stay frequently and has made some other exceptions in the past but they wouldn't budge on the seven consecutive days, which leads me to believe Marriott is firm on this.
Jan 24, 2018, 12:43 pm
#2768
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: HH-D; MR-P/LTP; SPG-P
Posts: 849
Back in the stone age Marriott had a European package that allowed the member to opt for 2, and on some rare times, 3 different hotels that they could use the 7-night TP at................
Jan 25, 2018, 10:53 am
#2769
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
Just for Data point:
Initiate the Air travel package for United Mileage yesterday and received the points today. Only took 1 business day instead of 3 as advised by the rep.
Initiate the Air travel package for United Mileage yesterday and received the points today. Only took 1 business day instead of 3 as advised by the rep.
Jan 25, 2018, 2:03 pm
#2770
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Feb 2, 2018, 7:46 am
#2771
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 44
I have two querstions. I have a category 8 package to use this year.
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
Feb 2, 2018, 8:51 am
#2772
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,867
When planning for a lot of touristy stuff, we like staying in West Hollywood - lots of food and nightlife nearby, close to the Hollywood scene and an easy trip to the beaches. We honestly prefer Airbnb in LA, only stayed in a hotel last time because we had a travel package about to expire. Given your Marriott options at Cat 8, we'd probably do the Marriott Beverly Hills for the location. That's not a great option if most of what you want to do is Disney, but otherwise I think it's a good base for daily exploration.
Feb 2, 2018, 8:53 am
#2773
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
I have two querstions. I have a category 8 package to use this year.
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
We stayed at the Residence Inn in Burbank, which was a good hotel, in two rooms. I was Plat Prem at the time. I called and begged and begged and begged. They did UG one of the rooms to a one-bedroom, but it wasn't guaranteed before check-in and required every negotiation skill in my arsenal. We were not charged extra for the UG, and it was on points. The hotel was packed. The breakfast was good for an RI breakfast, parking was easy and the staff was awesome. The location worked well because of family we were visiting in the area but as with anyplace in LA, we had to drive an hour or so each day to and from our destination. While the hotel isn't glamorous, it was clean, had a pool and was an easy walk to downtown Burbank which has some funky restaurants and shops.
Because LA is sprawling and tourist areas are not close together, I'd go to a map app, plug in what you want to see and determine if there is an area that would lessen the amount of driving you will need to do while there. Of course, if you plug in the Getty Museum, Malibu, Santa Monica and the southern beaches, Warner Bros Studios, Disneyland, the tar pits, the farmer's market and Hollywood you will see there is no real central location.
Feb 2, 2018, 9:22 am
#2774
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,597
I have two querstions. I have a category 8 package to use this year.
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
I am going to the los angeles area. If I am doing tourist sightseeing what are would be best?
Second question - When I look at residence inns it says reward is for studio. What is the probility that I can get upgraded to the normal suite room?
It completely depends on which tourist venues you plan to visit. Given the distances and extreme traffic, a suitable recommendation can vary greatly. Find where you want to be spending most of your time.
Feb 2, 2018, 10:46 am
#2775
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Has anyone redeemed a Travel Package to Turkish Airlines recently? Any data points on how long it took for the miles to post in the TK account? I redeemed 1 week ago and no sign so far. This is my second TP redemption and the last one (to a different airline) posted within a couple of days. If redemption availability goes on my TK flights I might have to fly in Y
