Apr 10, 2018, 6:28 am
Last edit by: MSPeconomist
In addition to the OP, see posts 70 and 121 for "information". Also, see post 1402 in the sticky merger thread in the Starwood forum which summarizes the information posted by OMAAT. [VFTW also had a similar discussion yesterday.]
Post 434 has a summary of qualification requirements for Marriott LTP in various periods.
Post 434 has a summary of qualification requirements for Marriott LTP in various periods.
Leaked New Combined Marriott / SPG Status Tiers
Apr 16, 2018, 2:44 pm
#751
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
Programs: UA 1K 1MM ★G | Marriott LTT | Hilton ♦ | Hertz PC | Global Entry TSA Pre ✓
Posts: 2,820
Do you mean the number of airlines has been reduced? Not sure about that but the points scheme closely mirrors SPG. 60k pts ==> 75k pts with bonus ==> 25k airline points. That's the same as 20k starwood points ==> 5k bonus ==> 25k points.
Seems like travel packages indeed are dead or in for a large revamp.
Seems like travel packages indeed are dead or in for a large revamp.
I'm just glad the new lifetime PP status maintains the 48 hour booking policy, as this has saved me on many many occasions from having to hotel hop (when I didn't want to).
Looking forward to being able to stay in SPG properties without having to convert points over at the abysmal current ratio.
Apr 16, 2018, 2:45 pm
#752
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: WOOD PLAT, HYATT GLOB, SOUTH A-LIST+, UNITED SILVER
Posts: 167
many bloggers already have it all summarized.....released early to them.....or go to Marriott website
Apr 16, 2018, 2:47 pm
#753
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
Apr 16, 2018, 2:50 pm
#754
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sweden
Programs: Marriott Platinum - LT Gold
Posts: 688
Very good. I'm impressed.
Apr 16, 2018, 2:50 pm
#755
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
Very happy with the news. Plt 50 gets lounge access and upgrade to suite.
Quite surprised that its pretty much old SPG without stays based qualification and $20k requirement for ambassador.
Quite surprised that its pretty much old SPG without stays based qualification and $20k requirement for ambassador.
Apr 16, 2018, 2:51 pm
#756
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Apr 16, 2018, 2:58 pm
#757
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Can’t see whether the SPG policy of getting credit for up to 3 rooms toward elite nights is still valid. Anyone?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:00 pm
#758
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YXU
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium Elite, AC 25K
Posts: 127
Works pretty well for me. Grandfathered into lifetime Platinum Premier is a big one. 75% bonus on points is better. Breakfast offering, have to see what it is and what they mean by varies be property, hope it includes RC's. Good to see all spending at RC's will count for points. Also have to see what the off peak, peak, and standard timing is, I assume it will be property dependant. Will it now be 10 points per dollar spent or staying at 5?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:02 pm
#760
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Apr 16, 2018, 3:03 pm
#761
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 759
I wonder how corporate SET rates will be affected?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:04 pm
#762
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Florida
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Gold
Posts: 673
Couple of questions to those who have digested everything (apologies if I missed it but I can't seem to find anything, or, read too fast):
-does this mean that your PLAT amenity is now breakfast OR points? Seems like a downgrade given it was previously 500pts + breakfast for Marriott plats. Although the addition of resorts and courtyards (two of my frequent types of stays) probably means it's a wash overall?
-the chart mentions if you're MR plat you will be Plat Premier, however, what if you received the status via your SPG match? I was a SPG Plat so it seems almost too good to be true.. I assume it's based on the original status you qualified for before you matched it over?
-does this mean that your PLAT amenity is now breakfast OR points? Seems like a downgrade given it was previously 500pts + breakfast for Marriott plats. Although the addition of resorts and courtyards (two of my frequent types of stays) probably means it's a wash overall?
-the chart mentions if you're MR plat you will be Plat Premier, however, what if you received the status via your SPG match? I was a SPG Plat so it seems almost too good to be true.. I assume it's based on the original status you qualified for before you matched it over?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:04 pm
#763
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 706
Amex Plat offers SPG Gold Preferred free and currently its matched to Marriott Gold Elite.
Marriott Gold Elite today will become Platinum Elite after August.
SPG Gold Preferred today will just become Gold Elite after August.
So I guess I will become Platinum in the new program after August - it sounds too good to be true.
Marriott Gold Elite today will become Platinum Elite after August.
SPG Gold Preferred today will just become Gold Elite after August.
So I guess I will become Platinum in the new program after August - it sounds too good to be true.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:09 pm
#764
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Not big changes overall. With more hotels possible, a slight jigger of the elite tiers and/or category changes in beneifts—seems reasonable.
St. Regis, Luxury Collection, and W seem to no longer offer breakfast? Biggest change for SPG elites, perhaps?
St. Regis, Luxury Collection, and W seem to no longer offer breakfast? Biggest change for SPG elites, perhaps?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:10 pm
#765
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
Just trying to tackle the details now, any mention of an effective date. I'm a few nights away from LT Plat, with those nights coming up in the next few weeks.