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Summer 2013 Megabonus ("Unexpected Bonus")

 
Old Apr 27, 2013, 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by NJUPINTHEAIR
I am wondering whether the Marriott system can display more than 2 bonuses at a time and that may be why some may not be seeing the unexpected bonus = next M/B..
My account is showing all three. The spring stay bonus (stay 15 for me), the Fairfield 5K bonus after two stays, and the summer bonus (stay 15 again).

FWIW - I am platinum. I got the spring stay 15 get 25K. I called to change to the stay 2, get one Cat 4 (up to three), but unexpectedly ended up staying exactly 15 days. So, I received 25K points. I don't know if they will honor giving me the three cat 4s and taking back their 25K points. We are staying at a cat 4 in Hawaii soon, so those are more valuable than the points.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 6:03 pm
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My account only shows 2 as of today. The spring stay bonus, (15 for 25K, 20 for 40K) the Spring Hill 5K bonus after two stays.
I am Plat as well.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 6:44 pm
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Originally Posted by NJUPINTHEAIR
I am wondering whether the Marriott system can display more than 2 bonuses at a time and that may be why some may not be seeing the unexpected bonus = next M/B.
We have spring, mini courtyard, and no summer, I think you could be right.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 6:45 pm
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Originally Posted by VickiSoCal
We have spring, mini courtyard, and no summer, I think you could be right.
And the only thing unexpected is the dates, which are a little better than last year.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 7:31 pm
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I didn't get the mini bonus nor this one and I am PP. Go figure.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 7:41 pm
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Made sure I was signed up for the Unexpected Bonus, but it's disappeared from my Promo-Central page, too. Hopefully it is being retooled. Honestly, I've got two stays in a Cat 5 coming up and would rather get the free certs for a couple measly stays rather than the 45k, which won't pay for the nights, after staying 25 nights. It doesn't make sense to lose out on the better offer by staying more nights. No sense at all....

Have posted my disappointment on the Marriott Insiders site....wonder how long until it gets taken down?

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Old Apr 27, 2013, 8:28 pm
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I have the six different "Unexpected Bonus" offers linked to Marriott.com and the terms and conditions of each of the promos here.

The Marriott promo web page is Marriottrewards.com/UnexpectedBonus,but it isn't up yet.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 9:59 pm
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Thumbs up Here is Information on the Summer Megabonus Program

^Marriott Rewards has just launched their 2013 summer promotion Unexpected Bonus for stays between May 15 and September 2, 2013. You need to register for this promotion by July 31. Your offer will be targeted.

From what I have read, here are the Megabonus offers:

Six Targeted Unexpected Bonus Offers

1. Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 2)

You can earn maximum of two category 1 to 5 free night certificates each after two stays.

2. Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 3)

You can earn maximum of three category 1 to 4 free night certificates each after two stays.

3. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 10K Bonus After 20 Nights

You can earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 nights + 10,000 additional bonus points after 20 nights for maximum of 35,000 bonus points.

4. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 45K Bonus)

You can earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 nights + 2000 bonus points per night for additional nights beyond 15 nights for maximum bonus of 45,000 points.

5. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 10K Bonus After 25 Nights (Max 45K Bonus)

You can earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 nights + 10,000 additional bonus points after 25 nights for maximum total of 45,000 bonus points.

6. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 55K Bonus)

You can earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 nights + 2,000 bonus points per night for additional nights beyond 20 nights for maximum bonus of 55,000 points

You can always change your offer by calling Marriott Rewards Customer Service.
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 10:09 pm
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My summer 15 night bonus just went "poof."
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 11:12 pm
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Originally Posted by SimpleManToo
1. Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 2)
2. Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 3)

3. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 10K Bonus After 20 Nights
4. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 45K Bonus)

5. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 10K Bonus After 25 Nights (Max 45K Bonus)
6. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 55K Bonus)
If one is given a choice, I wonder why people would choose #3 instead of #4 and #5 instead of #6? #4 and #6 seem like the best deals for those with 15+ or 20+ nights...

Thanks.


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Added:
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I just got:

New promotions for you: 1

To earn your bonus points:

•Register by July 31, 2013
•Stay 20 paid nights at any participating hotel between May 15 and September 2, 2013
•Earn 35,000 bonus points, plus an additional 10,000 points after 25 paid nights (up to 45,000 points)

I guess that is #5 and #6 would be a better deal?

Still no signs of the mini bonus.

Thanks.

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Old Apr 27, 2013, 11:22 pm
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Hmm seems I was targeted for up to 2 free nights in 1-5

Now...might need to book more MR
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Old Apr 27, 2013, 11:25 pm
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I just got #5. Hmm... I think switching to #6 is in order.
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Old Apr 28, 2013, 12:52 am
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I got option 5.

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Old Apr 28, 2013, 4:08 am
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Just got the stay 15 get 25k points. Wonder if I can email and ask to switch to the stays for the Cat 1-5 redemption for every 2 stays. Definitely not going to be booking 15 nights between May and September.
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Old Apr 28, 2013, 5:33 am
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Option 5 is inferior to Options 2, 3, 4 and 6. Heck, even doing the math, Option 1 is better if you have the need for 3 Cat 4 nights. Three nights at Cat 4 is the equivalent of 60k points, whereas Cat 5 is only 45k points. Two nights at a Cat 5 is worth 50k points. Not to mention these awards require very few stays, as opposed to Option 5, which requires one stay in MI properties 25 of the 118 nights during the promo period. (22% of the nights during the period)

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