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, 3:10 pm
#766
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: London / Los Angeles
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, BA Silver
Posts: 1,631
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.
Will be disappointing to lose free breakfast and lounge access at Marriotts if I don't get matched to Platinum but would be great to get those benefits at SPG hotels if I do. Confusing.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:12 pm
#767
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
What am I missing? Where's the info about TPs? Is this the dog that didn't bark?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:13 pm
#768
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
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?
-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?
"Points, Breakfast Offering or Amenity*"
So it is an OR. This how SPG does it but I (and others) have had some luck getting both points and breakfast. If you already get free breakfast, make sure to ask for points! Amenity...pfft.
-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, 3:14 pm
#769
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
If you look at the credit card pages, it seems that the Ritz card which currently match to Gold status after $10K - will continue to match to Gold status in the new program. Which is kind of a sham because that is the only reason to really have this card. It would also be good bye Marriott for me - as breakfast and lounge access is a deal breaker. I guess my annual fee will go toward Hilton card which can give me that instantly.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:14 pm
#770
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,029
"Although today you can earn Starwood elite credit on up to 3 rooms you’re paying for at the same time — great for families — however Marriott tells me in the new program “elites will earn points on their own room and two additional rooms” but “elite night credits are awarded for stays elites personally stay and pay for.” (emphasis added)
Direct link and of course credit to Gary:
https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea...ogram-end-spg/
Regards
Apr 16, 2018, 3:14 pm
#771
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Programs: MR Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 108
Apr 16, 2018, 3:14 pm
#772
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: Starbucks Green Card
Posts: 5,431
I hope they just use the marriott codes. Marriott's website is much easier to use when I'm traveling to hotels where my company has a rate, and it's much easier to remember our three-letter code than a random 5 digit number.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:16 pm
#773
Join Date: May 2013
Location: New York
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott LTPP, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 1,078
Lounge access was left on the floor for the 50 night/yr tier... as it was under MR.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:17 pm
#774
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,304
where did you read about breakfast being taken away from any chain,
Apr 16, 2018, 3:18 pm
#775
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
There is this:
Starting in August, you’ll be able to qualify instantly for one of our three Lifetime tiers:
Lifetime Silver Elite, Lifetime Gold Elite and Lifetime Platinum Elite.
Lifetime Silver Elite, Lifetime Gold Elite and Lifetime Platinum Elite.
You can also qualify via the existing criteria through December 31, 2018.
And if you’ve previously achieved Lifetime Elite status in Rewards or SPG, you will have that Lifetime Elite status in the new program.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:22 pm
#776
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,523
If you look at the credit card pages, it seems that the Ritz card which currently match to Gold status after $10K - will continue to match to Gold status in the new program. Which is kind of a sham because that is the only reason to really have this card. It would also be good bye Marriott for me - as breakfast and lounge access is a deal breaker. I guess my annual fee will go toward Hilton card which can give me that instantly.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:23 pm
#777
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 99
I'm curious how status is defined for '19 (pretend lifetime status isn't part of the equation). My total night stay this year is 113. 35 paid nights and a rollover from '17 of 78. Does this mean I get ambassador service next year and 10 suite upgrades?
Apr 16, 2018, 3:24 pm
#778
Join Date: May 2013
Location: New York
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott LTPP, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 1,078
Apr 16, 2018, 3:26 pm
#779
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,555
Apr 16, 2018, 3:28 pm
#780
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842