Platinum Five Star
Mar 6, 2017, 12:58 pm
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Platinum Five Star
Just been looking at some reviews on the Marriott Website.
When go into the review part of the Hotel Websites you can sort reviews by Elite Status, I just noticed that there are two new sections, reviews by Platinum Premier (which I know about but it wasn't listed separately before) , and Platinum Five Star which I have never heard of?
Is this a new secret enhanced Elite level?
Have I missed something?
When go into the review part of the Hotel Websites you can sort reviews by Elite Status, I just noticed that there are two new sections, reviews by Platinum Premier (which I know about but it wasn't listed separately before) , and Platinum Five Star which I have never heard of?
Is this a new secret enhanced Elite level?
Have I missed something?
Mar 6, 2017, 1:02 pm
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Saw this on Marriott Insiders: "Plat 5 star status is only for a very, very few people out there. It is basically someone who either lives at a high end Marriott property, a person on the Board of Directors of Marriott or some other influential person (like Mitt Romney). It appears the designation is given by Mr. Marriott personally. "
Cheers.
Cheers.
Mar 6, 2017, 1:19 pm
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Saw this on Marriott Insiders: "Plat 5 star status is only for a very, very few people out there. It is basically someone who either lives at a high end Marriott property, a person on the Board of Directors of Marriott or some other influential person (like Mitt Romney). It appears the designation is given by Mr. Marriott personally. "
Cheers.
Cheers.
no chance I will ever get one then..... would be interesting to hear from anyone that may have one.
Mar 6, 2017, 1:22 pm
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Mar 6, 2017, 2:55 pm
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Feb 10, 2018, 9:09 am
#7
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What the heck is a Platinum 5 Star???
We talk about Platinums and Platinum Premier but there is another Platinum designation that seems to be very very rare. It's the Platinum 5 Star. I heard although I can't confirm, that it is invitation only by Mr. Marriott and you have to be an owner of a Marriott hotel. Anyone know what the criteria is for this and what benefits this status gets the person?
Feb 10, 2018, 9:11 am
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Feb 10, 2018, 9:55 am
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Feb 10, 2018, 10:13 am
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Good news. They have the same benefits as a Platinum Premier 
I don't believe an owner gets this. They need to be a FOB -- Friend of Bill.
I'd suspect the reservations system flags 5 Stars and that they have more than an Ambassador to make sure they get suites, etc.
I don't believe an owner gets this. They need to be a FOB -- Friend of Bill.
I'd suspect the reservations system flags 5 Stars and that they have more than an Ambassador to make sure they get suites, etc.
Feb 11, 2018, 8:05 am
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Note that not all PPs have Ambassadors even though some who aren't even Plat do have Ambassadors: the infamous Marriott consistency at work.
Feb 12, 2018, 7:36 am
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I lost PP two years ago, but still have my Ambassador. I was one of the Marriott charter members and am Lifetime Platinum, so i hope i am getting grandfathered in. I use my Ambassador quite a bit. A few times a month. I love the program.
Feb 12, 2018, 11:14 am
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I'm also a charter member and still PP. Always curious what people use their ambassador for.
Feb 12, 2018, 12:47 pm
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I have also used her for adding my marriott number to a reservation made by my corporate meetings team. This just saves me from having to try and contact the hotel myself. She also helped me get my wife's last name changed on her marriott account when we got married. She did all of the work for me.
Speaking of the wife: we got married over labor day of last year and Sheryl was AMAZING at helping us set up multiple reservations for various guests, special requests etc.
On the occasion that I email Sheryl directly and she is out, another ambassador immediately responds and handles whatever the request is with just as much ease. They are all great.
I really value the program.