2013 Marriott Rewards Hotel Category Changes List
Feb 11, 2013, 9:20 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 8,142
Bobette
Feb 11, 2013, 9:23 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
http://www.rewards-insiders.marriott...tel-categories
This link has a few more details. Changes happen in May. That's a little later than usual-IIRC.
The PDF is searchable by prop. name or keywords.
This link has a few more details. Changes happen in May. That's a little later than usual-IIRC.
The PDF is searchable by prop. name or keywords.
Feb 11, 2013, 9:27 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 568
When are the Freddie's? This could cost Marriott with negative votes.
Is there a list of hotels that stayed the same?
Is there a list of hotels that stayed the same?
Feb 11, 2013, 9:28 pm
#34
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: CLD
Programs: ua S, marriott P, hilton G, ihg P
Posts: 579
I'm about to embark on my MegaBonus, but now this... have to think twice... my frequent CY was a cat4, but now 5, which makes the cert useless.. sigh 
Feb 11, 2013, 9:38 pm
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
Feb 11, 2013, 9:45 pm
#37
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Posts: 8,720
Still Good Value --
Both at Category 6 -- Unchanged
Marriott Berlin
Renaissance Baltic St. Petersburg
Now going to check out the HHonors Double points promotion!
Both at Category 6 -- Unchanged
Marriott Berlin
Renaissance Baltic St. Petersburg
Now going to check out the HHonors Double points promotion!
Feb 11, 2013, 10:07 pm
#38
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Washington State
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 330
Thanks. I looked but couldn't find this info.
Feb 11, 2013, 11:28 pm
#39
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I also looked and did not see, nor find, this info published, and as I recall, for the past few years the catagory changes have gone into effect on March
16th, or there abouts, so if MRs is giving us an additional 2-months it would certainly be worth confirming.......
16th, or there abouts, so if MRs is giving us an additional 2-months it would certainly be worth confirming.......
Feb 11, 2013, 11:49 pm
#40
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
Posts: 12,507
As somebody who does a lot of domestic leisure nights across chains in what would be Marriott's Cat 3-Cat 4 range, I have to admit that even with these deductions, Marriott still has better redemption values that Hilton.
For me, the 4->5 has a couple of painful ones on there - the Bethesda Suites and the CY Crystal City are good Thursday night options for me, as we have an office in Bethesda and I like to fly in on Thursday, work there on Friday, and then head away from DC for the weekend.
For me, the 4->5 has a couple of painful ones on there - the Bethesda Suites and the CY Crystal City are good Thursday night options for me, as we have an office in Bethesda and I like to fly in on Thursday, work there on Friday, and then head away from DC for the weekend.
Feb 12, 2013, 12:38 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Starwood, Hyatt Diamond, PC Amb Plat, AA, Delta Gold
Posts: 356
I am going to miss Marriott hotels and my Marriott Visa card. I am going to need a new hobby.
Feb 12, 2013, 12:46 am
#42
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
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2013 Marriott Rewards Hotel Category Changes List
With recent devaluations at PrIority Club (particularly top IC properties ) and SPG (major increase in P+C cost) there are no obvious alternatives to MR. But nonetheless, Those Cat 5 certs were never too useful, maybe time to trade in my Chase MR card for a Chase Hyatt card. Maybe time to switch gears and drive towards Hyatt Diamond status, where at least I am guaranteed a few suite upgrades.
Feb 12, 2013, 1:13 am
#43
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Feb 12, 2013, 1:28 am
#44
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 177
All of sudden, megabonus turned from the best Q1 promo to worst.
Why bother to have cat 1-4 cert anymore ? There is literally no cat 1-4 hotels left.
Why bother to have cat 1-4 cert anymore ? There is literally no cat 1-4 hotels left.
Feb 12, 2013, 1:50 am
#45
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best Q1 promo - care to back up that position (as I for one wouldn't agree).........
no Cat 1-4s left - well, there are a few left, but likely not where you/others want to stay, but they haen't all disappeared......
no Cat 1-4s left - well, there are a few left, but likely not where you/others want to stay, but they haen't all disappeared......