Jun 12, 2017, 10:51 am
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
Posted by dank0014:
Agent advised that a PP benefit allows us to book 5 day packages vs 7 day packages at lesser points. She mentioned it was only available to MVC owners and Marriott PP (not regular platinum).
Agent advised that a PP benefit allows us to book 5 day packages vs 7 day packages at lesser points. She mentioned it was only available to MVC owners and Marriott PP (not regular platinum).
Platinum Premier level, 2016-present
Oct 23, 2017, 1:11 pm
#316
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I just got an email that basically says "you're PP, now click this link to get UA Gold status." So UA *Gold still seems to be a PP benefit. However, it's an odd time of year to send this out. I think it's too early to be based on PP requalification for next year and it doesn't coincide with the UA FF program year either.
Oct 23, 2017, 1:13 pm
#317
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Oct 23, 2017, 2:03 pm
#318
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I just got an email that basically says "you're PP, now click this link to get UA Gold status." So UA *Gold still seems to be a PP benefit. However, it's an odd time of year to send this out. I think it's too early to be based on PP requalification for next year and it doesn't coincide with the UA FF program year either.
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Nov 16, 2017, 1:14 pm
#319
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I’ve been PP for the last couple of years with nights in the high 100s/ low 200s.
This year is a bit of an anomaly, I’ll end the year with 117 nights. 47 paid, 23 redemption. The rest rollover and promos. But my spend is pretty high (I think?), approximately $20,000 on hotel rates alone — not including spend at the property. So that puts my average nightly paid rate at $425. If I include spend on property it’s probably another $15,000. I’ve earned about 500,000 points from all sources not including partner transfers.
I know none of us knows what alchemy MR uses to figure out the top 3% of members, but for me this year will be a good test to see how much revenue plays into their calculations. If at all.
The first year I made PP was with 280 nights due to a ton of rewarding events and rollover...and my total spend that year was probably less than $5k on room rates and less than $8k total.
This year is a bit of an anomaly, I’ll end the year with 117 nights. 47 paid, 23 redemption. The rest rollover and promos. But my spend is pretty high (I think?), approximately $20,000 on hotel rates alone — not including spend at the property. So that puts my average nightly paid rate at $425. If I include spend on property it’s probably another $15,000. I’ve earned about 500,000 points from all sources not including partner transfers.
I know none of us knows what alchemy MR uses to figure out the top 3% of members, but for me this year will be a good test to see how much revenue plays into their calculations. If at all.
The first year I made PP was with 280 nights due to a ton of rewarding events and rollover...and my total spend that year was probably less than $5k on room rates and less than $8k total.
Nov 16, 2017, 2:00 pm
#320
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I’ve been PP for the last couple of years with nights in the high 100s/ low 200s.
This year is a bit of an anomaly, I’ll end the year with 117 nights. 47 paid, 23 redemption. The rest rollover and promos. But my spend is pretty high (I think?), approximately $20,000 on hotel rates alone — not including spend at the property. So that puts my average nightly paid rate at $425. If I include spend on property it’s probably another $15,000. I’ve earned about 500,000 points from all sources not including partner transfers.
I know none of us knows what alchemy MR uses to figure out the top 3% of members, but for me this year will be a good test to see how much revenue plays into their calculations. If at all.
The first year I made PP was with 280 nights due to a ton of rewarding events and rollover...and my total spend that year was probably less than $5k on room rates and less than $8k total.
This year is a bit of an anomaly, I’ll end the year with 117 nights. 47 paid, 23 redemption. The rest rollover and promos. But my spend is pretty high (I think?), approximately $20,000 on hotel rates alone — not including spend at the property. So that puts my average nightly paid rate at $425. If I include spend on property it’s probably another $15,000. I’ve earned about 500,000 points from all sources not including partner transfers.
I know none of us knows what alchemy MR uses to figure out the top 3% of members, but for me this year will be a good test to see how much revenue plays into their calculations. If at all.
The first year I made PP was with 280 nights due to a ton of rewarding events and rollover...and my total spend that year was probably less than $5k on room rates and less than $8k total.
As you know MR does not reveal any hard rules for making PP so anything can happen you you'll only be guessing as to why. MR does have a rep for granting status based upon historical activity and where you stand in the HVC ranks. Many years ago I was gifted Platinum Emeritus (no there were no special perks) the best I can tell was I changed my business address to our corporate offices and I was on the same floor (close mailstop) with our CEO. All we know for sure is you may be extended PP status or you may not. If you are willing to accept either of those out comes, next year will be just fine. And, by the way, did you see any perks from the properties for having PP? I didn't when I had the status and many didn't even know what it was!
Nov 16, 2017, 4:29 pm
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I’ve gotten the occasional really nice upgrade. A couple examples...From a Club standard to a Club suite at a Ritz on a 10 night reward stay, an upgrade to the presidential suite at another RC from a Club Suite. I’ve also been a guest at those properties multiple times, so I’m not sure how that plays into their decision to upgrade me vs PP status. Other upgrades were hard to differentiate from what I received as a platinum member.
Most of my stays are at RC, so I don’t have the best data points at Marriott properties. I know RC are stingy about upgrades in general, so I’ll assume PP has something to do with getting upgrades that are definitely not in their standard operating procedure.
Nov 16, 2017, 4:56 pm
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No significant difference in treatment or perks at the hotels I stay at. I always have had good upgrades at Marriott, JW, RC, and others with Platinum status in years past, as well as Platinum Permier during the last 2 years that I have had the status... some hotels know that PP is above PT and recognize as such, but most do not.
Best upgrade, by the way, was a 3 day weekend at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas... $128/nt standard room was upgraded to a wrap-around suite overlooking the Bellagio fountain. That was in July of this year.
Best upgrade, by the way, was a 3 day weekend at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas... $128/nt standard room was upgraded to a wrap-around suite overlooking the Bellagio fountain. That was in July of this year.
Nov 16, 2017, 11:30 pm
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I am currently platinum preferred elite (and LT Plat). On the app it states that I can renew this status by staying 75 nights this year. Specifically it says "Renew Platinum Premier Elite at 75 Nights". Is this at all true?
Due to the higher earning promotions with SPG, I have been concentrating my stays there. I am currently at only 50 nights with Marriott. With effort I could push all my nights for the rest of the year toward Marriott. I would only consider this if it is a given renewal
And then I have to figure out if the PP status is actually worth anything to me. I don't think I have noticed any difference besides the welcome package.
Due to the higher earning promotions with SPG, I have been concentrating my stays there. I am currently at only 50 nights with Marriott. With effort I could push all my nights for the rest of the year toward Marriott. I would only consider this if it is a given renewal
And then I have to figure out if the PP status is actually worth anything to me. I don't think I have noticed any difference besides the welcome package.
Nov 17, 2017, 8:08 am
#324
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I am currently platinum preferred elite (and LT Plat). On the app it states that I can renew this status by staying 75 nights this year. Specifically it says "Renew Platinum Premier Elite at 75 Nights". Is this at all true?
Due to the higher earning promotions with SPG, I have been concentrating my stays there. I am currently at only 50 nights with Marriott. With effort I could push all my nights for the rest of the year toward Marriott. I would only consider this if it is a given renewal
And then I have to figure out if the PP status is actually worth anything to me. I don't think I have noticed any difference besides the welcome package.
Due to the higher earning promotions with SPG, I have been concentrating my stays there. I am currently at only 50 nights with Marriott. With effort I could push all my nights for the rest of the year toward Marriott. I would only consider this if it is a given renewal
And then I have to figure out if the PP status is actually worth anything to me. I don't think I have noticed any difference besides the welcome package.
Nov 17, 2017, 10:03 am
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PP should be a level with more exclusive benefits, such as free breakfast or a guaranteed $20 in free room service food items or something of that sort. Additionally, there should be more discount award points rooms available to this exclusive status. That would be a good start for the future program after the merge next year. Many of my redemptions have not been for discount points rates, even booking 6 months in advance.
Nov 17, 2017, 10:35 am
#327
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i do agree though, in my opinion, it should have further benefits.
Jan 19, 2018, 6:01 am
#328
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how many years have you been plat. though? Seems there is some truth to the prior postings from years past that you must hold plat. status for three years before being able to achieve PP. I am also an example of this.
The prior 4 years I had spending pretty much the same each year (some a bit more) and i only ever got plat. and then lifetime plat. Last year, the 4th year, I reached PP.
The prior 4 years I had spending pretty much the same each year (some a bit more) and i only ever got plat. and then lifetime plat. Last year, the 4th year, I reached PP.
I've been Platinum for 3 yeras (2015-2017), although the first was on a challenge so that probably doesn't count in swintec's and other's three year rule.
My nights last year were 348 (real nights 194, promotional 1, rollover 84, credit card 69; personal and business card ). Points earned were 1.3MM. Average rate was $239 before taxes. I would think that would put me in the top 3 of the top 3, but still Plat Elite.
Jan 19, 2018, 7:17 am
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I agree with this two year old post. I will add my data point.
I've been Platinum for 3 yeras (2015-2017), although the first was on a challenge so that probably doesn't count in swintec's and other's three year rule.
My nights last year were 348 (real nights 194, promotional 1, rollover 84, credit card 69; personal and business card ). Points earned were 1.3MM. Average rate was $239 before taxes. I would think that would put me in the top 3 of the top 3, but still Plat Elite.
I've been Platinum for 3 yeras (2015-2017), although the first was on a challenge so that probably doesn't count in swintec's and other's three year rule.
My nights last year were 348 (real nights 194, promotional 1, rollover 84, credit card 69; personal and business card ). Points earned were 1.3MM. Average rate was $239 before taxes. I would think that would put me in the top 3 of the top 3, but still Plat Elite.
So even if you’re Lifetime Platinum you have to gain Platinum Status every single year for 4 years to reach Platinum Premier? I believe the supposition put forth above, but it still seems excessive.
Jan 19, 2018, 8:10 am
#330
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It still might be a three-year qualifier if they're not counting my challenge year (2015).