Honeymoon! Need some recommendations!
Nov 4, 2007, 4:30 pm
#76
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"Honeymoon" package
There are three of us (1M, 2F) planning to spend three nights in Marriott hotel in Switzerland. I discovered there's a "honeymoon" package with code HON (Honeymoon Package, upgrade to best available suite, rate includes breakfast, Welcome Drink, Champagne and more )
Their booking system lets to book it for three people. Will they accept it in the hotel? Breakfast for 3 or only for 2? And does anyone have experience, will we really get the best available suite? For example if they give me the lower suite, but I can see on www.marriott.com that the best one is free, may I complain and demand the best suite available?
And what happens if all suites are booked? No upgrade at all?
Also, do we get "Special Benefits" included with the suite?
For example:
(The suite features: Executive lounge access Open: Sun-Sat Complimentary food: - midday snack - hors d'oeuvres - dessert Complimentary Cocktails Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages)
Sorry, if the question is stupid, i'm still a rookie here. Never been to Marriott before, got the Rewards No, though.
Their booking system lets to book it for three people. Will they accept it in the hotel? Breakfast for 3 or only for 2? And does anyone have experience, will we really get the best available suite? For example if they give me the lower suite, but I can see on www.marriott.com that the best one is free, may I complain and demand the best suite available?
And what happens if all suites are booked? No upgrade at all?
Also, do we get "Special Benefits" included with the suite?
For example:
(The suite features: Executive lounge access Open: Sun-Sat Complimentary food: - midday snack - hors d'oeuvres - dessert Complimentary Cocktails Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages)
Sorry, if the question is stupid, i'm still a rookie here. Never been to Marriott before, got the Rewards No, though.
Last edited by Richey66; Nov 4, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Nov 4, 2007, 4:35 pm
#77
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There are three of us (1M, 2F) planning to spend three nights in Marriott hotel in Switzerland. I discovered there's a "honeymoon" package with code HON (Honeymoon Package, upgrade to best available suite, rate includes breakfast, Welcome Drink, Champagne and more )
Their booking system lets to book it for three people. Will they accept it in the hotel? And will we really get the best available suite? For example if they give me the lower suite, but I can see on www.marriott.com that the best one is free, may I complain and demand the best suite available?
Also, do we get "Special Benefits" included with the suite?
For example:
(The suite features: Executive lounge access Open: Sun-Sat Complimentary food: - midday snack - hors d'oeuvres - dessert Complimentary Cocktails Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages)
Sorry, if the question is stupid, i'm still a rookie here. Never been to Marriott before, got the Rewards No, though.
Their booking system lets to book it for three people. Will they accept it in the hotel? And will we really get the best available suite? For example if they give me the lower suite, but I can see on www.marriott.com that the best one is free, may I complain and demand the best suite available?
Also, do we get "Special Benefits" included with the suite?
For example:
(The suite features: Executive lounge access Open: Sun-Sat Complimentary food: - midday snack - hors d'oeuvres - dessert Complimentary Cocktails Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages)
Sorry, if the question is stupid, i'm still a rookie here. Never been to Marriott before, got the Rewards No, though.
Nov 4, 2007, 10:08 pm
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Every time I've booked a honeymoon package (for similar reasons as the OP - better benefits), I've also always received a congratulatory comment at check-in. I'm betting that you'll get quite a look at check-in when the three of you arrive on your honeymoon 
Nov 6, 2007, 11:56 am
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Nov 6, 2007, 12:45 pm
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Nov 6, 2007, 10:20 pm
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Nov 7, 2007, 6:25 am
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If the rate is available and you meet all restrictions, then why would there be any issue with reserving a room with that rate?
I suspect that Marriott doesn't care whether someone was really on their Honeymoon or not. I suspect that the rate for this reservation would be higher than for a regular room. So Marriott gets more money and the persons staying there get a few more perks. Everyone is happy.
I suspect that Marriott doesn't care whether someone was really on their Honeymoon or not. I suspect that the rate for this reservation would be higher than for a regular room. So Marriott gets more money and the persons staying there get a few more perks. Everyone is happy.
Nov 7, 2007, 8:13 am
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When I got married in Prague and stayed at the Ren (RIP 
), I got a really good room rate via the Look No Further guarantee and then got upgraded to the Presidential Suite for my 5 night stay. Did I 'cheat the system' by not reserving the Honeymoon Package?
), I got a really good room rate via the Look No Further guarantee and then got upgraded to the Presidential Suite for my 5 night stay. Did I 'cheat the system' by not reserving the Honeymoon Package?
Nov 7, 2007, 10:17 am
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I regularly book the "romance" package for the better benefits even when we travel with the kids - and trust me, there is no romance going on 
Aug 1, 2008, 10:02 am
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Property for HoneyMoon?
Does anyone have a suggestion for a great property to stay for a HoneyMoon? I have plenty of points and am looking for the nicest place to stay worldwide....
Also, can you use points for any All-Inclusive properties?
Thanks for your help!
Also, can you use points for any All-Inclusive properties?
Thanks for your help!
Aug 1, 2008, 1:27 pm
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Absolutley correct, you cannot beat Phuket. Its a bargain as a cat 5. Search the forum for endless threads on this top property.