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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
Jul 11, 2009, 5:57 am
#346
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tampa, FL
Programs: AAMM & PLT; UA Gold, DL Silver, Marriott LT Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold Club
Posts: 1,591
I say the OP should book the cat 6 - once you have enough points for the award you want, just call CS and they will fix it for you. May even try doing it on your own by cancelling and re-booking at that time - as there is no blackout, right...
Nov 22, 2009, 9:10 pm
#347
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Washington DC
Programs: BA GLD, AA GLD 1MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 1,703
Travel Package: Possible to Gift Hotel Certificate?
There are many threads on the Travel Packages floating around in here, but I couldn't find anything answering this specific question.
Has anyone been able to redeem a travel package and have the hotel certificate issued in someone else's name, as a gift? I am planning on gifting two very close friends a 1 week stay at a Marriott for their honeymoon as a wedding gift, and was hoping to use the travel package route as the means to get the free week. Just called the platinum desk and was told it was not possible to redeem a Travel Package in another person's name. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks in advance.
-jkm024
Has anyone been able to redeem a travel package and have the hotel certificate issued in someone else's name, as a gift? I am planning on gifting two very close friends a 1 week stay at a Marriott for their honeymoon as a wedding gift, and was hoping to use the travel package route as the means to get the free week. Just called the platinum desk and was told it was not possible to redeem a Travel Package in another person's name. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks in advance.
-jkm024
Nov 22, 2009, 11:14 pm
#348
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: N Charleston South Carolina
Programs: UA PM (by 2MM), DL GM (by 3.5MM), Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,655
It used to be possible. Did you call the Marriott rewards number or the reservations number? Call the MR service center and ask them.
I have transferred them in the past. If you can't anymore, that's a big loss.
Billy
I have transferred them in the past. If you can't anymore, that's a big loss.
Billy
Nov 22, 2009, 11:59 pm
#349
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: Marriott platinum
Posts: 296
I used a travel package for my son's honeymoon. They issued the hotel certificate in his name. They put the United miles into my United account and we used those to book tickets to Phuket. I called Marriott Rewards to issue the travel package and they were very helpful.
Nov 23, 2009, 9:22 am
#350
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Washington DC
Programs: BA GLD, AA GLD 1MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 1,703
Alright - thanks for the suggestion to call the Marriott Rewards desk instead. I called them this morning and it was no problem at all to issue this; the miles went to my account, and the certificate was issued in my friend's name. Thanks for the information.
Nov 28, 2009, 10:27 pm
#351
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
Splitting the Hotel Portion of a Hotel + Air Package?
It's probably not allowed, but I thought I'd check.
We'll be doing our usual UK trip this summer, during which we will visit my in-laws and spend a few days in London. I don't normally consider the Hotel + Air packages (though the miles are very tempting) because my in-laws, who live in the Cotswolds, would be sad if we spent 7 nights in London.
This year, however, will be my father-in-law's 75th birthday. I would love to bring him (and my mother-in-law) to London for a couple of nights for a show and a nice dinner out. I'm wondering if there's any way to split the 7 night portion of the package into two rooms, one for 5 nights, and the other for 2 nights. Couldn't find anything in the rules regarding this, but I'll admit that it does sound unorthodox.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be to email the GM of our usual London hotel choice. He's always taken excellent care of us.
Advice?
We'll be doing our usual UK trip this summer, during which we will visit my in-laws and spend a few days in London. I don't normally consider the Hotel + Air packages (though the miles are very tempting) because my in-laws, who live in the Cotswolds, would be sad if we spent 7 nights in London.
This year, however, will be my father-in-law's 75th birthday. I would love to bring him (and my mother-in-law) to London for a couple of nights for a show and a nice dinner out. I'm wondering if there's any way to split the 7 night portion of the package into two rooms, one for 5 nights, and the other for 2 nights. Couldn't find anything in the rules regarding this, but I'll admit that it does sound unorthodox.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be to email the GM of our usual London hotel choice. He's always taken excellent care of us.
Advice?
Nov 29, 2009, 6:06 am
#352
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: MR rewards
Posts: 272
It's probably not allowed, but I thought I'd check.
We'll be doing our usual UK trip this summer, during which we will visit my in-laws and spend a few days in London. I don't normally consider the Hotel + Air packages (though the miles are very tempting) because my in-laws, who live in the Cotswolds, would be sad if we spent 7 nights in London.
This year, however, will be my father-in-law's 75th birthday. I would love to bring him (and my mother-in-law) to London for a couple of nights for a show and a nice dinner out. I'm wondering if there's any way to split the 7 night portion of the package into two rooms, one for 5 nights, and the other for 2 nights. Couldn't find anything in the rules regarding this, but I'll admit that it does sound unorthodox.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be to email the GM of our usual London hotel choice. He's always taken excellent care of us.
Advice?
We'll be doing our usual UK trip this summer, during which we will visit my in-laws and spend a few days in London. I don't normally consider the Hotel + Air packages (though the miles are very tempting) because my in-laws, who live in the Cotswolds, would be sad if we spent 7 nights in London.
This year, however, will be my father-in-law's 75th birthday. I would love to bring him (and my mother-in-law) to London for a couple of nights for a show and a nice dinner out. I'm wondering if there's any way to split the 7 night portion of the package into two rooms, one for 5 nights, and the other for 2 nights. Couldn't find anything in the rules regarding this, but I'll admit that it does sound unorthodox.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be to email the GM of our usual London hotel choice. He's always taken excellent care of us.
Advice?
Nov 29, 2009, 11:20 am
#353
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
I know I can do that. I'd just rather do the hotel + air package if I can because, for once in my life, I'd like to take advantage of the one to one points to miles conversion it offers.
For an apples to apples comparison--
"just using points"
100K United miles = 250K MR points
7 nights category 8 hotel = 240K MR points
Total = 490K MR points
Hotel + Air travel package
7 nights category 8 hotel + 100K United miles = 340K MR points
That 150K point difference is big enough that I'd still come out ahead if I ate the 2 unused nights and cashed in another 80K for 2 additional nights for my in-laws. That would cost 420K MR points and still save me 70K.
If you're wondering why I'm so eager for a favorable MR ==> United conversion rate, it's because I'd like to have enough United miles banked next winter to get 3 free tickets to LHR for the summer of 2011 as well (I just gutted my United account for tickets for 2010). I've earned around 350K MR points this year, and I think it would be nice for that to cover the bulk of one of our summer trips (hotel AND air). My in-laws are getting up there, and it's important for us to see them as often as possible (hubby is an only child, so we're all they've got).
I do realize that I am trying to get the best possible value for my points. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I'm not trying to get anything beyond the air + hotel package I'm hoping to use. I want 7 nights of hotel, but in a configuration in which I can actually use them. I'm not asking to spend a few nights at one time, and the balance at a later date (I see why that would be a bookkeeping nightmare). All 7 nights would be at the same hotel; they would simply take place over 5 nights. I expect that we would check out of both rooms on the same date (my in-laws would check in after we'd already been at the hotel for 3 nights).
For an apples to apples comparison--
"just using points"
100K United miles = 250K MR points
7 nights category 8 hotel = 240K MR points
Total = 490K MR points
Hotel + Air travel package
7 nights category 8 hotel + 100K United miles = 340K MR points
That 150K point difference is big enough that I'd still come out ahead if I ate the 2 unused nights and cashed in another 80K for 2 additional nights for my in-laws. That would cost 420K MR points and still save me 70K.
If you're wondering why I'm so eager for a favorable MR ==> United conversion rate, it's because I'd like to have enough United miles banked next winter to get 3 free tickets to LHR for the summer of 2011 as well (I just gutted my United account for tickets for 2010). I've earned around 350K MR points this year, and I think it would be nice for that to cover the bulk of one of our summer trips (hotel AND air). My in-laws are getting up there, and it's important for us to see them as often as possible (hubby is an only child, so we're all they've got).
I do realize that I am trying to get the best possible value for my points. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I'm not trying to get anything beyond the air + hotel package I'm hoping to use. I want 7 nights of hotel, but in a configuration in which I can actually use them. I'm not asking to spend a few nights at one time, and the balance at a later date (I see why that would be a bookkeeping nightmare). All 7 nights would be at the same hotel; they would simply take place over 5 nights. I expect that we would check out of both rooms on the same date (my in-laws would check in after we'd already been at the hotel for 3 nights).
Nov 29, 2009, 1:25 pm
#354
Join Date: Sep 2006
Programs: Marriott Silver, Starwood Preferred Guest, Kimpton InTouch
Posts: 105
From Marriott's terms and conditions:
"A Reward Certificate is good for one consecutive stay, for one standard room only..." (http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/usetrms.mi#hotel)
To me, it sounds like the hotel portion of the hotel + air package cannot be split.
"A Reward Certificate is good for one consecutive stay, for one standard room only..." (http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/usetrms.mi#hotel)
To me, it sounds like the hotel portion of the hotel + air package cannot be split.
Nov 29, 2009, 3:08 pm
#355
Community Director Emerita
Original Poster
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Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,754
Nov 29, 2009, 6:40 pm
#356
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hold it down for The Bay, reppin' Oakland
Programs: Lowly UA silver, Marriott Ambassador/Tit4Lyf, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,763
From Marriott's terms and conditions:
"A Reward Certificate is good for one consecutive stay, for one standard room only..." (http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/usetrms.mi#hotel)
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"A Reward Certificate is good for one consecutive stay, for one standard room only..." (http://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/usetrms.mi#hotel)
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Dec 10, 2009, 2:06 pm
#357
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: BA Blue, Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite
Posts: 461
Air+ Hotel package question
Hi
Planning a trip to Aruba next year, going to get a travel package for miles and nights hotel stay....
We want to stay at Renaissance Aruba Resort + Casino (cat 6) - the hotel has 2 distinct busildings Marina Hotel + Ocean Suites....
does anyone know if using the 7 days hotel certificate would allow us to stay in either building?
thanks
Planning a trip to Aruba next year, going to get a travel package for miles and nights hotel stay....
We want to stay at Renaissance Aruba Resort + Casino (cat 6) - the hotel has 2 distinct busildings Marina Hotel + Ocean Suites....
does anyone know if using the 7 days hotel certificate would allow us to stay in either building?
thanks
Dec 10, 2009, 4:21 pm
#358
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
I do believe that the award certs are usable for rooms in either building. The one problem you might hit on with the Ocean Suites side is that you may also need to order Upgrade awards per night or you will have a per night cash upcharge. The upgrade awards are usually 5K per level per night. And depending on the room, you may need more than 1 of those upgrades per night.
Jan 6, 2010, 12:12 pm
#359
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: Continental Gold, Marriott Plat, SPG Platnum
Posts: 8
Travel Packages
Can anyone point me to a post or let me know how I can convert my 300K MR points into a Travel Package? It seems that this is the way to get the most out of your points. I'm on Marriott's vacation website and I don't see an option to purchase one with points, but maybe I'm missing something.
Apologies if this is somewhere. I've been searching the forum for awhile.
Apologies if this is somewhere. I've been searching the forum for awhile.
Jan 6, 2010, 12:25 pm
#360
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,077