Spring 2013 MegaBonus Returns
Mar 8, 2013 | 7:18 pm
#406
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SNA
Posts: 18,599
I have not seen any us based members get cat 5 automatically. Why were you surorised? What does My Promotions say you should be getting?
Mar 8, 2013 | 8:00 pm
#407
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SBA & LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA Lifetime Blue, Marriott Gold, and many others
Posts: 1,152
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised. I just checked and sure enough (when I click on Details) it is Cat 4. I was probably thinking it was a 5 because I had recently cashed in a cert for a 5 which must have come from the CC renewal, or something else I can't remember. In any event, I've got one 4 property where I use up plenty of free nights, but the devaluation just kicked one of my favs up to a 5. In spite of the devaluation the program still works well for me. Thanks for your comment. I had sort of tuned out for a few months while I wasn't traveling much. Now I have to start paying attention again :-)
Mar 9, 2013 | 11:57 am
#408
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ヒルトン大阪
Programs: ゴールデングローブ
Posts: 1,982
What can you do with Cat 4 certificates in these days? Har har har!
I could use my Cat 5 for the Marriott Hong Kont airport!
I could use my Cat 5 for the Marriott Hong Kont airport!
Mar 9, 2013 | 12:17 pm
#409
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SBA & LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA Lifetime Blue, Marriott Gold, and many others
Posts: 1,152
Does anyone know if it's possible to combine a Cat 4 certificate with either points or cash to upgrade it to a Cat 5?
Mar 9, 2013 | 12:35 pm
#410
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 25,605
Mar 9, 2013 | 12:46 pm
#411
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 25,605
While I could rant about not being allowed to do so or the lack of knowledgeable customer service people, I won't. Marriott Concierge here at FT has gone above and beyond on a number of occasions for me - for which I am very grateful ^. I think as a participant in MR I have to acknowledge that I'm not always going to get my way.
That being said, putting out information that changing promos is done for everyone or for whoever takes the time to call is simply incorrect.
Mar 9, 2013 | 1:01 pm
#412
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
I did. And was told that switching promos isn't allowed (which we all know is incorrect). I could get on my knees and beg repeatedly until I find a sympathetic agent but that seems kind of silly considering I haven't had to do so with other chains.
While I could rant about not being allowed to do so or the lack of knowledgeable customer service people, I won't. Marriott Concierge here at FT has gone above and beyond on a number of occasions for me - for which I am very grateful ^. I think as a participant in MR I have to acknowledge that I'm not always going to get my way.
That being said, putting out information that changing promos is done for everyone or for whoever takes the time to call is simply incorrect.
While I could rant about not being allowed to do so or the lack of knowledgeable customer service people, I won't. Marriott Concierge here at FT has gone above and beyond on a number of occasions for me - for which I am very grateful ^. I think as a participant in MR I have to acknowledge that I'm not always going to get my way.
That being said, putting out information that changing promos is done for everyone or for whoever takes the time to call is simply incorrect.
Mar 10, 2013 | 9:18 am
#413
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ヒルトン大阪
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Cancel or not?!
I had already one night. Need another night. Don't know if time allows to stay again until end of promotion period.
Hold a reservation for 59 $. Would you guys make a trash night (i.e. go for check-in, pay and leave the hotel) out of it or is this too much money to get another certificate?
I had already one night. Need another night. Don't know if time allows to stay again until end of promotion period.
Hold a reservation for 59 $. Would you guys make a trash night (i.e. go for check-in, pay and leave the hotel) out of it or is this too much money to get another certificate?
Mar 10, 2013 | 9:37 am
#414
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
Programs: Marriott LT Gold, IHG Club, Hertz Gold, Aeroplan, Avios, SkyMiles, Thrifty, AMEX
Posts: 989
Cancel or not?!
I had already one night. Need another night. Don't know if time allows to stay again until end of promotion period.
Hold a reservation for 59 $. Would you guys make a trash night (i.e. go for check-in, pay and leave the hotel) out of it or is this too much money to get another certificate?
I had already one night. Need another night. Don't know if time allows to stay again until end of promotion period.
Hold a reservation for 59 $. Would you guys make a trash night (i.e. go for check-in, pay and leave the hotel) out of it or is this too much money to get another certificate?
If yes, then do the mattress run; if no, then it's not worth the bother.
Mar 10, 2013 | 9:57 am
#415
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Mar 10, 2013 | 11:11 am
#416
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
I am staying at the Renaissance in Malmo in May ... I hate when properties don't have lounges and get away with high categories ... IMHO European lounges are excellent and I try to avoid staying at props without them (especially given the high cost of everything there). I definitely would choose the Marriott in Copenhagen just for the lounge
Mar 10, 2013 | 7:25 pm
#417
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
I am a little behind with 18 out of 25 nights for 50k promo this time. Nothing much next two weeks as I am trying to stay home.
Mar 10, 2013 | 8:47 pm
#418
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Cullman, Alabama
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 648
No is what the Platinum desk told me before I dropped to Gold. I wasn't able to do it but it would be a nice bonus if Marriott would make that possible going forward.
Mar 11, 2013 | 8:56 pm
#419
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Bellevue, WA - AA EXP 3MM
Posts: 2,793
Megabonus cat 1-4 exclusions?
I'm trying to redeem a Megabonus category 1-4 e-cert for a night at the Northampton Marriott Hotel, http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...arriott-hotel/ . It's a category 4, so I expected this to be straightforward. But as I follow the Using Rewards e-Certificate for Free Nights instructions (which I've previously used successfully for other properties), Marriott.com doesn't present the e-cert redemption option. I called in to Marriott Rewards and was told this hotel is not available. ("Some hotels don't participate.")
Reviewing MegaBonus T&C's, I see a potential basis for some hotels to opt out:
(emphasis added)
But, then again, a subsequent provision seems to indicate that participation is quite broad:
Is there any way to confirm what properties are excluded? A list somewhere?
Reviewing MegaBonus T&C's, I see a potential basis for some hotels to opt out:
An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night.
But, then again, a subsequent provision seems to indicate that participation is quite broad:
Participating brands include JW Marriott, EDITION, Autograph Collection Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels by MarriottSM, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Marriott Vacation Club.
Mar 11, 2013 | 11:02 pm
#420
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: HH Diamond, MR Plat
Posts: 71
When you called MR did you call the care line or reservations? Try calling reservations and tell them you want to book with a cert. I've had problems booking with a cert online, then called reservations and they had no problem doing it.