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)
Feb 9, 2018, 7:00 pm
#676
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I misread before I answered as I thought you were referring to TP.
When I called I was told no extension on mega certificates, but they would extend Visa anniversary ones.
I didn’t pursue further as I didn’t need to extend .
When I called I was told no extension on mega certificates, but they would extend Visa anniversary ones.
I didn’t pursue further as I didn’t need to extend .
Mar 18, 2018, 6:26 pm
#677
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IAH
Posts: 488
i've a question about the free night certificate - I have one that I can't really see a way to easily use before it expires. My presumption is there is no way to turn it into some nominal points, so I'm thinking I have a Renaissance just across the road from my work - if I was to book in here, check in, mess up the bed then check out the next day, will that give me a night for elite qualification?
Mar 18, 2018, 6:30 pm
#678
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: HH-D; MR-P/LTP; SPG-P
Posts: 849
Yes, BUT have you first tried to get it extended ?
i've a question about the free night certificate - I have one that I can't really see a way to easily use before it expires. My presumption is there is no way to turn it into some nominal points, so I'm thinking I have a Renaissance just across the road from my work - if I was to book in here, check in, mess up the bed then check out the next day, will that give me a night for elite qualification?
Mar 18, 2018, 10:16 pm
#679
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
A cat 5 Renaissance?
Mar 19, 2018, 5:15 am
#680
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
[QUOTE=Points Scrounger;29541029]A cat 5 Renaissance?[/QUOTE
I'm taking grandkids at my local Renaissance near White Plains NY before it expires.
I'm taking grandkids at my local Renaissance near White Plains NY before it expires.
Mar 21, 2018, 10:53 pm
#681
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IAH
Posts: 488
LOL It's actually a Cat 2. It's a bit off the beaten track though - you're unlikely to come unless you have business.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-atyrau-hotel/
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-atyrau-hotel/
Mar 22, 2018, 7:27 pm
#682
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
LOL It's actually a Cat 2. It's a bit off the beaten track though - you're unlikely to come unless you have business.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-atyrau-hotel/
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-atyrau-hotel/
Marriott family hotels in parts of the world where few people tend to redeem Marriott points are low categories, because Marriott determines catagories based on redemption patterns, not based on cash cost.
Mar 23, 2018, 6:56 am
#683
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
I used mine at a Marriott brand property that was going from a cat 5 to a cat 6. Near Microsoft HQ so few points redemption there either. Basic room that goes for $100 on weekends would have been well over $300 cash the weeknight I was there; got to try their weeknight lounge offerings for the "extra" $200 value.
Mar 23, 2018, 7:20 am
#684
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,342
First, how did I miss this info? Is there a thread on this?
Second, what date did the Cat changes happen?
Mar 23, 2018, 7:49 am
#685
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,516
Mar 25, 2018, 8:25 am
#686
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,342
Mar 28, 2018, 9:33 am
#687
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,461
Has anyone succeeded extending a certificate from this promotion?
I was able to do it last time Marriott offered this promo but given recent negative reports, wondering if it's even worth making the call.
I was able to do it last time Marriott offered this promo but given recent negative reports, wondering if it's even worth making the call.
Mar 28, 2018, 3:37 pm
#688
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 20
I called a few days ago and it was extended 6 months with no issue. I even framed my statement as "is there any way I could extend this...?" expecting to have to upgrade the cert to a higher level for a number of points.
Mar 28, 2018, 6:29 pm
#689
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,461
Mar 28, 2018, 7:54 pm
#690
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
And when I called a month ago,I was told only the Chase anniversary certificates can be extended.
I will I’ll have to call again. Thanks for the info.
I will I’ll have to call again. Thanks for the info.