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 18, 2017, 9:25 pm
#226
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,448
Sep 18, 2017, 9:29 pm
#227
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,847
Sep 19, 2017, 8:59 am
#228
Join Date: May 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: UAL 1K MM, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 438
Exactly my thoughts....
Sep 19, 2017, 2:49 pm
#229
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, DL DM, UA 1K, MR PP
Posts: 352
Anyone have the second round unlocked yet?
I have two stays from last week that haven't posted yet, and one from Monday. I figure, if you need to unlock step 1 before earning towards step 2, there's not much incentive for MR to post stay activity to your account. Booked the next 2 weeks at SPG properties until there's more information on this promo...
I have two stays from last week that haven't posted yet, and one from Monday. I figure, if you need to unlock step 1 before earning towards step 2, there's not much incentive for MR to post stay activity to your account. Booked the next 2 weeks at SPG properties until there's more information on this promo...
Sep 19, 2017, 3:22 pm
#230
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lincoln, NE
Programs: Marriott , United, Delta, Priority Club
Posts: 151
I have an update, and it is not a good one. I completed my 2nd stay last Wednesday. It posted on Sunday. Still nothing as of now, so I called MR (again). They rep did apologize, but told me to expect an email a day or two after we completed the first part. The email would explain that we had to register within a couple of weeks or the promo would not apply. I told her I already completed it but had received nothing. I also told her I had 9 nights reserved the following two weeks, and those would be switched to Holiday Inn if I didn't receive anything soon. I politely told her I knew this wasn't her fault, but she needed to report to management how poorly this is being handled. I mentioned this site and that a lot of people were complaining about the same thing.
Is Marriott Concierge on here anymore? Surely he/she knows something.
Is Marriott Concierge on here anymore? Surely he/she knows something.
Sep 19, 2017, 4:24 pm
#231
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
Of course, the same question would apply if we found a mixed set of options purely from early datapoints posted here.
Sep 19, 2017, 6:28 pm
#232
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
I'm also waiting for my unlocked new offer after my first two stays -- particularly since I have two more stays this week.
That being said, having read through the rules, I strongly suspect that any nights/stays this week will count toward the next bonus. Of course, if the intent of the bonus structure is to drive customer behavior, ... this isn't working! On the other hand, if its also to reward committed customers, I suppose I'll get rewarded.
That being said, having read through the rules, I strongly suspect that any nights/stays this week will count toward the next bonus. Of course, if the intent of the bonus structure is to drive customer behavior, ... this isn't working! On the other hand, if its also to reward committed customers, I suppose I'll get rewarded.
Sep 19, 2017, 7:11 pm
#233
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Greensboro, NC
Programs: UA Million Miler,Hyatt-Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Club Carlson, National-Exec.
Posts: 635
Wake up!
Can someone wake up Marriott Concierge?
I have an update, and it is not a good one. I completed my 2nd stay last Wednesday. It posted on Sunday. Still nothing as of now, so I called MR (again). They rep did apologize, but told me to expect an email a day or two after we completed the first part. The email would explain that we had to register within a couple of weeks or the promo would not apply. I told her I already completed it but had received nothing. I also told her I had 9 nights reserved the following two weeks, and those would be switched to Holiday Inn if I didn't receive anything soon. I politely told her I knew this wasn't her fault, but she needed to report to management how poorly this is being handled. I mentioned this site and that a lot of people were complaining about the same thing.
Is Marriott Concierge on here anymore? Surely he/she knows something.
Is Marriott Concierge on here anymore? Surely he/she knows something.
Sep 19, 2017, 7:14 pm
#234
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
I'm still waiting for one of my stays last week to post before I can see the cert. 
Sep 19, 2017, 7:26 pm
#235
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: AA (1MM), Marriott (LT Gold)
Posts: 1,766
Even if an official Marriott representative (here or elsewhere) was allowed to say, all they could possibly say publicly is what all the possible options are (I seem to remember hearing someone say there would be about 4 targeted options?). If it was a widely mixed set of options (some stay based, some night based, etc), would it really help you to know what all the options are, or only what your particular option is (especially if you're not allowed to change to another option)?
Of course, the same question would apply if we found a mixed set of options purely from early datapoints posted here.
Of course, the same question would apply if we found a mixed set of options purely from early datapoints posted here.
Sep 20, 2017, 12:09 am
#236
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus 1K, AA Executive Plat, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,344
I'm still waiting to be offered a new promotion. 
Sep 20, 2017, 3:09 am
#238
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,027
• 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.
• 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.
The loose wording says "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay" and not "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay posts to your account", so it looks like MR is already in breach of its own T&Cs.
Sep 20, 2017, 7:57 am
#239
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
Worth noting that the T&Cs imply that you will NOT receive an email :
... so unlocking is reliant on the member logging on to their online account, noticing the notification and responding within 2 weeks.
The loose wording says "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay" and not "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay posts to your account", so it looks like MR is already in breach of its own T&Cs.
... so unlocking is reliant on the member logging on to their online account, noticing the notification and responding within 2 weeks.
The loose wording says "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay" and not "....within 2-3 days after the second qualifying stay posts to your account", so it looks like MR is already in breach of its own T&Cs.
Sep 20, 2017, 9:36 am
#240
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786