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)
Oct 18, 2017, 7:55 am
#466
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
Marriott does this sometimes outside of the megabonus program. There are some properties that have bonus points for some rates / stays.
As far as I know, there is not an easy way to search for them though. I usually notice them just when I look at the rates for a specific property.
As far as I know, there is not an easy way to search for them though. I usually notice them just when I look at the rates for a specific property.
Also from the Marriott page look for "Deals" which then leads to "all member deals" which is searchable by state.
Last edited by Segments; Oct 18, 2017 at 8:03 am
Oct 18, 2017, 8:09 am
#467
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PHL
Programs: AA ExP, Marriott Amb, National EAE, Hilton Diamond, SPG Plat (RIP), US CP (RIP)
Posts: 2,379
To anyone's knowledge has Marriott ever done what SPG does where only certain hotels participate in a promotion.
My idea would be they look at each state and find hotels that arn't doing so well revenue wise and offer 1,000-2,000 bonus points for staying there. Pick 10 hotels per state!
My idea would be they look at each state and find hotels that arn't doing so well revenue wise and offer 1,000-2,000 bonus points for staying there. Pick 10 hotels per state!
Oct 18, 2017, 6:19 pm
#468
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,490
"Your recent promotion - this is over, see how you did.
Earn with every stay.
Book Now
MegaBonus®
CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING YOUR GOAL.
TOTAL: 1 FREE NIGHT CERTIFICATE(S)"
Thought there would be more tiers I can unlock and achieve?
Earn with every stay.
Book Now
MegaBonus®
CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING YOUR GOAL.
TOTAL: 1 FREE NIGHT CERTIFICATE(S)"
Thought there would be more tiers I can unlock and achieve?
Oct 19, 2017, 6:34 am
#469
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
Oct 19, 2017, 6:53 am
#470
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,490
Oct 19, 2017, 8:42 am
#471
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA EXPLT, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 1,059
Got the 10k bonus - now it should just be 1k per stay...
Oct 19, 2017, 10:55 am
#472
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Oct 19, 2017, 1:00 pm
#473
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 35
I had to go in (to the page) and register for part two of the promo
Oct 19, 2017, 1:30 pm
#474
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
So while you do have to wait a couple days after you get the certificate, also make sure you look around the whole page, because the unlock may be on a completely part of the page than you might expect.
Oct 19, 2017, 2:54 pm
#475
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,158
I also have the opportunity to hop with close-by Marriott properties, but I have decided it is not worth the multiple receipts for reimbursement and possibly getting questioned about it.
Oct 20, 2017, 12:08 pm
#476
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wanting First. Buying First.
Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
Posts: 17,483
Registration Down
I've booked a stay this weekend but cannot register for this. The promo advert appears under my rewards account but when I click on the link to register I get the error message:
[BEGINS]
A Note About This Promotion
We’re sorry, but there was an error in directing you to this promotion.
The reason for this error could be:
You’re trying to access a miles promotion and are a points-earner, or vice versa
You are not eligible for this promotion
This promotion has expired
Updating your earning preference is fast and easy; simply sign into your account. For all other issues, please contact Marriott Rewards Customer Support.
[ENDS]
[BEGINS]
A Note About This Promotion
We’re sorry, but there was an error in directing you to this promotion.
The reason for this error could be:
You’re trying to access a miles promotion and are a points-earner, or vice versa
You are not eligible for this promotion
This promotion has expired
Updating your earning preference is fast and easy; simply sign into your account. For all other issues, please contact Marriott Rewards Customer Support.
[ENDS]
Oct 20, 2017, 6:00 pm
#477
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: IND
Programs: Avianca Brazil Diamond, Etihad Gold, Southwest CC Pass, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 315
I just got my second offer unlocked two days after completing the 2nd stay.
"Earn 10,000 bonus points after your next five stays, and then 1,000 more for every stay after that"
Seems doable but nothing too exciting.
"Earn 10,000 bonus points after your next five stays, and then 1,000 more for every stay after that"
Seems doable but nothing too exciting.
Oct 22, 2017, 6:57 pm
#478
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 106
Thanks for this! I wasn't sure it would qualify or not, and couldn't really find anything definitive one way or another.
Side note, can the certificate be used with a package at a category 5 hotel? Let's say I want to book one night (using the certificate) but also want the park & fly package...can I use it or no?
Side note, can the certificate be used with a package at a category 5 hotel? Let's say I want to book one night (using the certificate) but also want the park & fly package...can I use it or no?
Oct 22, 2017, 8:12 pm
#479
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,017
Thanks for this! I wasn't sure it would qualify or not, and couldn't really find anything definitive one way or another.
Side note, can the certificate be used with a package at a category 5 hotel? Let's say I want to book one night (using the certificate) but also want the park & fly package...can I use it or no?
Side note, can the certificate be used with a package at a category 5 hotel? Let's say I want to book one night (using the certificate) but also want the park & fly package...can I use it or no?
The free night cert is for a free night ... nothing else. Call the property and see how much extra they will charge for park & fly
Oct 22, 2017, 9:02 pm
#480
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, BAEC Silver, TK Miles & Smiles Elite
Posts: 2,207
Question about the free night certificate.
As a Platinum, will I be treated as a Platinum using the Marriott free night award certificate? So, any room upgrade? Lounge access? Welcome bonus points?
I ask this naive question because all indications are that the free night is a free night and nothing more. Over at SPG, a free night comes with all the benefits of your status...
As a Platinum, will I be treated as a Platinum using the Marriott free night award certificate? So, any room upgrade? Lounge access? Welcome bonus points?
I ask this naive question because all indications are that the free night is a free night and nothing more. Over at SPG, a free night comes with all the benefits of your status...