Summer 2013 Megabonus ("Unexpected Bonus")
Apr 30, 2013, 10:12 am
#121
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Read my earlier post in this thread. I did call, spent a lot of time trying to straighten out the problem, and the supervisor I spoke with was very rude and insisted that the posts here by our Marriott representative were wrong or worse....
Apr 30, 2013, 10:20 am
#122
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I missed that part just got the rep saying the MC jumped the gun. I would call back and next time you get a rude supervisor, get a name and complain to his/her supervisor.
Apr 30, 2013, 12:38 pm
#123
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Best Regards,
Drew
Apr 30, 2013, 2:48 pm
#124
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA 2.2MM LT Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
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Nice, I got #1 (Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays [Max 2]), and I already have four stays booked for the promotion period. (For the record, I'm currently Silver with 41 nights YTD and 6 stays / 31 nights booked so far for the rest of the year.)
A few newbie questions:
1. It says that you have to stay at participating hotels twice for each free cat 1-5 certificate. That's just two stays at participating hotels, not two stays in the SAME hotel, right?
2. It says paid stays. One of my stays is a 1 week timeshare exchange. Those count for 7 nights towards elite status, so do they count towards the promotion too? If not, I may need to shift one more stay during the promotion period over to Marriott.
3. How do you know which hotels aren't participating?
A few newbie questions:
1. It says that you have to stay at participating hotels twice for each free cat 1-5 certificate. That's just two stays at participating hotels, not two stays in the SAME hotel, right?
2. It says paid stays. One of my stays is a 1 week timeshare exchange. Those count for 7 nights towards elite status, so do they count towards the promotion too? If not, I may need to shift one more stay during the promotion period over to Marriott.
3. How do you know which hotels aren't participating?
Apr 30, 2013, 3:32 pm
#125
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tulsa, OK
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,264
I looked today and got the 45k offer without signing up.
I'm happy.
I'm happy.
Apr 30, 2013, 3:46 pm
#126
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
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Many people have asked, but no answer yet. Anyone able to change their offer? I changed mine in December for the spring offer, but was told this is a special thing they're doing for me and they can't change these in the future. Scared to call and ask if they're going to cite my last change.
Apr 30, 2013, 3:52 pm
#127
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: LH SEN, FB Plat., HH D.
Posts: 5,050
Nice, I got #1 (Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays [Max 2]), and I already have four stays booked for the promotion period. (For the record, I'm currently Silver with 41 nights YTD and 6 stays / 31 nights booked so far for the rest of the year.)
A few newbie questions:
1. It says that you have to stay at participating hotels twice for each free cat 1-5 certificate. That's just two stays at participating hotels, not two stays in the SAME hotel, right?
2. It says paid stays. One of my stays is a 1 week timeshare exchange. Those count for 7 nights towards elite status, so do they count towards the promotion too? If not, I may need to shift one more stay during the promotion period over to Marriott.
3. How do you know which hotels aren't participating?
A few newbie questions:
1. It says that you have to stay at participating hotels twice for each free cat 1-5 certificate. That's just two stays at participating hotels, not two stays in the SAME hotel, right?
2. It says paid stays. One of my stays is a 1 week timeshare exchange. Those count for 7 nights towards elite status, so do they count towards the promotion too? If not, I may need to shift one more stay during the promotion period over to Marriott.
3. How do you know which hotels aren't participating?
1. No need that the 2 stays are in the same hotel
2. Sorry, do not know the answer. Hopefully others can help
3. I guess all hotels are participating. Probably vacation clubs and/or executive apartments are not, but this is only a guess.
Apr 30, 2013, 5:08 pm
#128
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3
I was pleasantly surpised and able to change with an email.
I had the stay 2 for cat 1-5. I had changed to the 55k after 30 nights promo.
Very happy!
I had the stay 2 for cat 1-5. I had changed to the 55k after 30 nights promo.
Very happy!
Apr 30, 2013, 5:53 pm
#129
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,784
I'm Canadian SILVER and wasn't able to change mine @@
Guess my threat to go Hilton (I'm Gold), BW (Diamond) or Radisson (Gold) didn't work
and all Cat 4 near me are going to Cat 5 so I won't stay in Marriott either then for this one, and hope next one I get 2 x Cat 1-5 instead
At least they replied me within 20 minutes (wow), sadly not the answer I want
Guess my threat to go Hilton (I'm Gold), BW (Diamond) or Radisson (Gold) didn't work
and all Cat 4 near me are going to Cat 5 so I won't stay in Marriott either then for this one, and hope next one I get 2 x Cat 1-5 instead
At least they replied me within 20 minutes (wow), sadly not the answer I want
Dear Jerry Hung,
Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards.
As with previous MegaBonus promotions, this one is a collection of various offers. Each member was selected for a particular version based upon an analysis of several criteria. This included, but was not limited to, stay history, current Elite status and past Elite status.
Promotions serve several purposes. They are primarily intended as an incentive for our members to stay at a Marriott hotel. Unfortunately, there is not a perfect selection method, as some members preferences change based on travel plans. Some may value the earning of bonus points more than free night certificates, and others may value free night certificates more than points. This is one reason our promotions also change.
In recognition of this, exceptions have been made for previous promotions. However, the modification of a promotional offer was an exception, not a policy. We apologize that this previously extended customer courtesy is not available for the 2013 Mid Year Summer Global Promotion.
Thank you for choosing Marriott.
Regards,
[name removed]
Internet Correspondence Specialist
Marriott Rewards Guest Services
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I'm SILVER elite in Canada, and recieved the Cat 1-4 offer
>- Earn one free night certificate for a category 1 to 4 hotel after every two stays. Maximum of 3 free nights.
>
>Due to recent category increases, can I request offer change to below one instead?
>- Earn one free night certificate for a category 1 to 5 hotel after every two stays. Maximum of 2 free nights.
>
>Without Cat 5, pretty much all Marriotts in my destinations all moved out of Cat 4 staring this May and may move me to Hilton (I'm HH Gold) and Best Western (I'm Diamond) or Radisson (I'm Gold)
>
>Thanks for understanding
>Jerry
Thank you for contacting Marriott Rewards.
As with previous MegaBonus promotions, this one is a collection of various offers. Each member was selected for a particular version based upon an analysis of several criteria. This included, but was not limited to, stay history, current Elite status and past Elite status.
Promotions serve several purposes. They are primarily intended as an incentive for our members to stay at a Marriott hotel. Unfortunately, there is not a perfect selection method, as some members preferences change based on travel plans. Some may value the earning of bonus points more than free night certificates, and others may value free night certificates more than points. This is one reason our promotions also change.
In recognition of this, exceptions have been made for previous promotions. However, the modification of a promotional offer was an exception, not a policy. We apologize that this previously extended customer courtesy is not available for the 2013 Mid Year Summer Global Promotion.
Thank you for choosing Marriott.
Regards,
[name removed]
Internet Correspondence Specialist
Marriott Rewards Guest Services
------------------------------
I'm SILVER elite in Canada, and recieved the Cat 1-4 offer
>- Earn one free night certificate for a category 1 to 4 hotel after every two stays. Maximum of 3 free nights.
>
>Due to recent category increases, can I request offer change to below one instead?
>- Earn one free night certificate for a category 1 to 5 hotel after every two stays. Maximum of 2 free nights.
>
>Without Cat 5, pretty much all Marriotts in my destinations all moved out of Cat 4 staring this May and may move me to Hilton (I'm HH Gold) and Best Western (I'm Diamond) or Radisson (I'm Gold)
>
>Thanks for understanding
>Jerry
Last edited by bdschobel; May 1, 2013 at 3:10 pm Reason: removed name
Apr 30, 2013, 6:51 pm
#130
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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 2,000 points after each additional paid night (up to 55,000 points)
This bonus season, expect big things—and earn even bigger.
Whoop! ^
(UK based)
Stay 20 paid nights at any participating hotel between May 15 and September 2, 2013
Earn 35,000 bonus points, plus an additional 2,000 points after each additional paid night (up to 55,000 points)
This bonus season, expect big things—and earn even bigger.
Whoop! ^
(UK based)
Apr 30, 2013, 7:18 pm
#131
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 2,734
Many people have asked, but no answer yet. Anyone able to change their offer? I changed mine in December for the spring offer, but was told this is a special thing they're doing for me and they can't change these in the future. Scared to call and ask if they're going to cite my last change.
Apr 30, 2013, 9:29 pm
#132
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Still "No new promotions" for me.
Apr 30, 2013, 11:24 pm
#133
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May 1, 2013, 12:20 am
#134
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Every point-earning member may enroll in this promotion. If you are unable to enroll through Promotion Central, please contact Marriott Guest Services.
Best Regards,
Drew
Best Regards,
Drew
Will post an update when I hear back.
