Winter 2018 Megabonus: 16 Jan - 15 April 2018
Dec 18, 2017, 3:55 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Big fat whoop!
Bang-on!! "Mega" is the Greek word for "large/ great," as in "MEGAS Alexandros" = "Alexander the GREAT." Gee, If one stays in a Marriott EVERY weekend during the promo (13 weekends) one will earn a bonus of 12x 3000 =36,000 points, which is enough for ONE free night in a hotel in a moderately nice destination (Cat. 7 @ 35K.)
Better than nothing, but certainly not "Mega!" Just as giving $1 to a panhandler is not a mega-donation.
Better than nothing, but certainly not "Mega!" Just as giving $1 to a panhandler is not a mega-donation.
Dec 18, 2017, 4:08 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: DFW/PHL
Programs: US CP, UA *G; SPG Plat, Hilton Gold; Natl Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 623
26 STAYS NEEDED
GOAL: GET 2,000 BONUS POINTS PER STAY STARTING WITH YOUR SECOND STAY, PLUS AN EXTRA 1,000 BONUS POINTS WHEN YOU STAY THE WEEKEND. 50,000 POINTS MAX.
GOAL: GET 2,000 BONUS POINTS PER STAY STARTING WITH YOUR SECOND STAY, PLUS AN EXTRA 1,000 BONUS POINTS WHEN YOU STAY THE WEEKEND. 50,000 POINTS MAX.
Dec 18, 2017, 4:31 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Programs: MR LT Titanium, IHG Plat.,UA Premier Silver, & PA/OH Turnpike Million Miler
Posts: 2,302
I got the same offer as everyone else. Definitely not impressed with it. ROI is very low. Still better than a stick in the eye, but not much. Certainly isn't a strong incentive to steer more business to Marriott.
--Jon
--Jon
Dec 18, 2017, 4:49 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Platinum, DL Platinum, UA Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 605
I think the original question was about what day the stay would be credited since the poster is straddling the start of the promo on their first stay.
I could be wrong, but I believe the stay credits on the date of check-out, so it seems like all 3 of your scheduled stays would count towards the new promotion. But again, I'm not 100% certain so someone else should be able to confirm.
I could be wrong, but I believe the stay credits on the date of check-out, so it seems like all 3 of your scheduled stays would count towards the new promotion. But again, I'm not 100% certain so someone else should be able to confirm.
Dec 18, 2017, 4:55 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
Usually, the stay starts the day you are scheduled to check in. So when you check in on January 15, that will count towards the promo that ends on January 15. I have done this in the past, and this is how it worked for me.
Dec 18, 2017, 5:27 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 6
However, in the previous megabonus (Q4) promotion which starts on September 12, a Sep 10-Sep 13 stay counts.
Dec 18, 2017, 5:59 pm
#22
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
Based on my experience, I am sticking with the answer I gave. I have checked in on the last day of a promotion several times in the past, and I always got credit for the promotion that was ending that day.
Dec 18, 2017, 8:56 pm
#23
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: Starbucks Green Card
Posts: 5,431
I think the original question was about what day the stay would be credited since the poster is straddling the start of the promo on their first stay.
I could be wrong, but I believe the stay credits on the date of check-out, so it seems like all 3 of your scheduled stays would count towards the new promotion. But again, I'm not 100% certain so someone else should be able to confirm.
I could be wrong, but I believe the stay credits on the date of check-out, so it seems like all 3 of your scheduled stays would count towards the new promotion. But again, I'm not 100% certain so someone else should be able to confirm.
Dec 18, 2017, 10:53 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Looks like hopping between a Fairfield and Courtyard for 20 nights is going to pay off quick... should be able to max this one out within 6 weeks max. So much easier than the grind for the current promo. Wishful thinking... but if only they didn't decide to put a cap on the one starting Jan 16 ............
Dec 18, 2017, 10:58 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: COS
Programs: UA Gold/1.5MM (several years running now!), Marriott LTTE, Hertz Prez
Posts: 1,899
Apparently Marriott values a busy lobby with lots of check-in and check-out buzz - but not long-term business. Given that SPG is doing double points, I'm going to have to seriously consider swapping out an upcoming four- to six-week week JW stay to a W. I realize that the dollars ultimately settle into a common kitty at this point, but there are no doubt brand managers with fancy VP titles whose personal financial performance is tied to brand performance. And right now the morons in MR who are supposed to be attracting business are in turn driving it away for many of us.
MR, you need a shake-up!! Fire whoever's coming up with this drivel and usher in some fresh blood/thinking!
MR, you need a shake-up!! Fire whoever's coming up with this drivel and usher in some fresh blood/thinking!
Dec 18, 2017, 11:12 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Gold/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott Plat
Posts: 963
Hmmm..not getting the promotion when I login. I get Promotion Unavailable.
Dec 19, 2017, 12:51 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 575
So I guess I will be switching back to Marriott now from Jan 16th-April 15! This is exactly what I thought they were going to do and I posted this in another forum! I think they saw how many Marriott people switched over to SPG during the 4th quarter promo because it gave the customer more points. Now they want them all to come back to the Marriott hotels. I strictly stayed at SPG hotels during this current promo
If you are platinum elite for both Marriott and Starwood..... With Starwood only earning 3 points for every dollar spent (Not the 4 points for every dollar spent) it's more beneficial doing the promo with Marriott!
I did read on another forum If the Starwood property is $25 more expensive then it will benefit you to stay at the SPG proprety then! Anyone confirm this?
If you are platinum elite for both Marriott and Starwood..... With Starwood only earning 3 points for every dollar spent (Not the 4 points for every dollar spent) it's more beneficial doing the promo with Marriott!
I did read on another forum If the Starwood property is $25 more expensive then it will benefit you to stay at the SPG proprety then! Anyone confirm this?
Dec 19, 2017, 1:39 am
#28
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: HH-D; MR-P/LTP; SPG-P
Posts: 849
And for others it will work directly opposite as each of us have their own stay patterns.
So I guess I will be switching back to Marriott now from Jan 16th-April 15! This is exactly what I thought they were going to do and I posted this in another forum! I think they saw how many Marriott people switched over to SPG during the 4th quarter promo because it gave the customer more points. Now they want them all to come back to the Marriott hotels. I strictly stayed at SPG hotels during this current promo
If you are platinum elite for both Marriott and Starwood..... With Starwood only earning 3 points for every dollar spent (Not the 4 points for every dollar spent) it's more beneficial doing the promo with Marriott!
If you are platinum elite for both Marriott and Starwood..... With Starwood only earning 3 points for every dollar spent (Not the 4 points for every dollar spent) it's more beneficial doing the promo with Marriott!
Dec 19, 2017, 7:51 am
#30
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Boise
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K + BR, TSA Pre-√, IHG Spire, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 50
How come they are advertising this as a promotion, but some cannot register? I tried and it states no promotions available at this time?
