Sep 6, 2017, 8:13 am
Last edit by: sdsearch
Fall 2017 MegaBonus Terms and Conditions
*A 'stay' is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. [Although the T&Cs don't say it clearly, a stay can be as short as one night.]
• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by November 30, 2017 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-5 hotel (value of standard free night award ranges from 7,500 points for Category 1 hotels to 25,000 points for Category 5 hotels) after two paid stays* made between September 12, 2017 and January 15, 2018, at participating Marriott® properties.
• If a member completes two qualifying stays during the promotional period, an additional offer may be unlocked and become available in the members account within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay.
• The member may not receive additional notification except through their online member account and must register for the additional offer within two (2) weeks from the date the additional offer becomes available.
• Maximum one (1) free night award earned with this promotion per member to be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-5 properties.
• Free night award will expire six (6) months after the date of issuance.
• An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.
• An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay.
• The awarded free night certificate is not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.
• Stays at ExecuStay and Marriott Executive Apartments are not eligible for credit toward this promotion.
• Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
• Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion.
• For a list of current Marriott Rewards participating brands, visit https://www.marriott.com/marriott-re...earn/hotels.mi.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton®, will count toward achievement.
• Rooms booked through most third party online retailers and select travel agency bookings are ineligible to earn for this promotion.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• See https://www.marriott.com/rewards/terms/earning.mi for more information.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/FreeNightMegaBonus for complete details.
• © 2017 Marriott International, Inc.
US T&C above, here are all the T&C links I found:
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_us.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_fr.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_us.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_au.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_us.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_jp.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_kr.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_es.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_de.html
https://www.marriott.com/File_Blocks/MarriottRewards/PromotionCentral/Terms/2017/FA17A/Terms_and_Conditions_FA17A_cn.html
2017 Fall MegaBonus (Sept 12 to Jan 15)
Sep 14, 2017, 4:18 pm
#196
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 46
No it does not - unless a rep gave me the wrong info. I checked with Marriott before I booked a stay for the nights of 9/11 and 9/12. I would have split it into 2 stays at adjacent hotels if both nights qualified for the promo, but was told only the night of the 12th qualified.
Sep 14, 2017, 7:09 pm
#197
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: EWR/JFK
Programs: AA GLD 1.xMM, MAR SLV, HH DMND, IHG PLT
Posts: 838
Extending past 6 month expiration date?
It's been a few years for me since I have taken advantage of this promotion. What is the latest on extending the free night cert expiration date by 2 months or so?
I have a trip in early Oct and will mattress run for the 2 stays. Nothing else planned till promo expires. Certs will expire in early April, and am hoping to use them for late May memorial day long long weekend.
Years ago it was easy to call and extend. A couple of years ago it was tough and took a lot of persistence so I gave up on chasing this promo.
I have a trip in early Oct and will mattress run for the 2 stays. Nothing else planned till promo expires. Certs will expire in early April, and am hoping to use them for late May memorial day long long weekend.
Years ago it was easy to call and extend. A couple of years ago it was tough and took a lot of persistence so I gave up on chasing this promo.
Sep 15, 2017, 9:32 am
#198
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
Does the reservation have to be made after registration for the stay to count toward the megabonus? I assume not since I don't see it in the terms and conditions, but I have two stays coming up next week, and plan to use the free night in early October, so I'd like to be sure.
Sep 15, 2017, 9:40 am
#199
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: The place where it gets so hot in the summer some planes can't take off.
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium, WoH Globalist, National EE, United Platinum
Posts: 1,446
Does the reservation have to be made after registration for the stay to count toward the megabonus? I assume not since I don't see it in the terms and conditions, but I have two stays coming up next week, and plan to use the free night in early October, so I'd like to be sure.
On a side note, is anyones promo showing activity yet? Two stays have posted but no update on the promo. I want to see what the unlocked next promotion is so I can decide whether to stay Marriott or Starwood.
Sep 15, 2017, 11:26 am
#200
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA EXPLT, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 1,059
I've had stays post to my Marriott account from 11th checking out 9/12, and 9/12 checking out 9/13 - both only one night each. No activity as of yesterday for Megabonus.
I now see 1 stay showing completed on Megabonus, with the progress bar. I'm hoping that the delay means in a couple more days I'll see the 2nd stay complete and I'll get my certificate, even though that 11-12 stay is rumored to not count...
I now see 1 stay showing completed on Megabonus, with the progress bar. I'm hoping that the delay means in a couple more days I'll see the 2nd stay complete and I'll get my certificate, even though that 11-12 stay is rumored to not count...
Sep 15, 2017, 8:19 pm
#201
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
I've had stays post to my Marriott account from 11th checking out 9/12, and 9/12 checking out 9/13 - both only one night each. No activity as of yesterday for Megabonus.
I now see 1 stay showing completed on Megabonus, with the progress bar. I'm hoping that the delay means in a couple more days I'll see the 2nd stay complete and I'll get my certificate, even though that 11-12 stay is rumored to not count...
I now see 1 stay showing completed on Megabonus, with the progress bar. I'm hoping that the delay means in a couple more days I'll see the 2nd stay complete and I'll get my certificate, even though that 11-12 stay is rumored to not count...
And if you're not checking multiple times a day (and don't know the pattern of what time of day your hotel stays tend to post), it can be hard to tell a one-day delay apart from a few-hour delay.
Last edited by sdsearch; Sep 15, 2017 at 8:24 pm
Sep 16, 2017, 3:09 am
#202
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,727
When you register online for Megabonus, does Marriott send you an e-mail conformation? If not, is there any way to tell that one is registered?
I am just afraid that Marriott may deny the benefits later with the excuse that I was not registered!
I am just afraid that Marriott may deny the benefits later with the excuse that I was not registered!
Sep 16, 2017, 3:45 am
#203
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: HH-D; MR-P/LTP; SPG-P
Posts: 849
Unfortunately no confirmation email.
But, just go to Marriott.com website and log in.
Go to promotions.
You'll likely see both the promo just closed and if registered the current promo stating registered, if you are registered. If not, just tap register.
But, just go to Marriott.com website and log in.
Go to promotions.
You'll likely see both the promo just closed and if registered the current promo stating registered, if you are registered. If not, just tap register.
Sep 16, 2017, 5:08 am
#204
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
So maybe some do and some don't. Possibly country based?
Sep 16, 2017, 1:20 pm
#205
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: The place where it gets so hot in the summer some planes can't take off.
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium, WoH Globalist, National EE, United Platinum
Posts: 1,446
I just checked and my free cert shows ordered and promo shows completed... guess I'll keep an eye out for whatever comes next. I hope its night based as I have a 4 night, 3 night, 5 night, and 2 night stay coming up the next few weeks.
Sep 16, 2017, 11:05 pm
#207
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 575
Cert
Also my cert has been "ordered" as well. Where would this cert eventually be found online if I wanted to use it!
I had 3 stays last week and had a stay last night and tonight. For the upcoming extra promotion would Marriott add those to what ever the extra promotion is? I am a platinum elite member as well I don't know if that matters!
I had 3 stays last week and had a stay last night and tonight. For the upcoming extra promotion would Marriott add those to what ever the extra promotion is? I am a platinum elite member as well I don't know if that matters!
Sep 17, 2017, 5:25 am
#208
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, UA 1K
Posts: 822
Sep 17, 2017, 8:29 am
#209
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,139
Nobody knows what the new offers will be, but I would hope they'd count.
Sep 17, 2017, 8:38 am
#210
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 6
Does points + cash count in this promotion?