Anyone ever use the Flex Awards?
Jun 14, 2004 | 5:13 pm
#1
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Anyone ever use the Flex Awards?
I'm thinking of cashing in my Amtrak points for the Mariott Flex awards. I understand that they are good at all U.S. Courtyards, Fairfield Inns, Residence Inns, Springhill Suites, and Towneplace Suites. Has anyone ever had any problems using these certificates? The T&C don't mention anything about blackout dates or capacity controls.
Jun 15, 2004 | 7:31 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2001
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FLEX Awards
Originally Posted by sheetz
I'm thinking of cashing in my Amtrak points for the Mariott Flex awards. I understand that they are good at all U.S. Courtyards, Fairfield Inns, Residence Inns, Springhill Suites, and Towneplace Suites. Has anyone ever had any problems using these certificates? The T&C don't mention anything about blackout dates or capacity controls.
John
Jun 15, 2004 | 1:02 pm
#3
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I also think it sounds like a good deal, especially for the more expensive locations. I want to use these awards for one of the properties in Downtown Chicago, so if that's possible it's quite a bargain.
Jun 16, 2004 | 6:45 am
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Two additional points: These certs are sometimes a much better value than an ordinary Marriott award, as they include breakfast. If you're considering a city property (downtown Chicago, for example), this is a considerable value. Although I believe you have to actually book with an operator, you can check availability online by searching for "Incentive Awards" at your property of choice. Usually the "NPR" code will display these.
Jun 16, 2004 | 10:49 am
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Originally Posted by yyzflyer
Although I believe you have to actually book with an operator, you can check availability online by searching for "Incentive Awards" at your property of choice. Usually the "NPR" code will display these.
Jun 16, 2004 | 1:31 pm
#6
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Originally Posted by sheetz
Thanks! Am I supposed to call a special number to reserve these rooms or can I do it with any Marriott operator? Also, can I book the awards before obtaining the certificates?
Jun 16, 2004 | 2:29 pm
#7
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what is a flex reward? I have never heard of it. 
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 17, 2004 | 4:43 am
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Looks like they are good at Marriotts too. In fact, it says they are good at 1500 US properties which sounds like it might be all Marriott flagged properties. (I wonder if Ren is included even though not stated). This does sound like a good deal.
Jun 17, 2004 | 4:54 am
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Here's the skinny. These look to be the same incentive awards you can buy to give to employees. They cost $119 for the Weekend Flex and $139 for the Anytime Flex. The list of locations is available from this link:
http://marriott.com/incentives/Anyti...timeAwardsFlex
(Click on Location List button under Flex)
And it looks like some Rens are included and some Marriotts but ALL CY, SHS, RI, TPS, and FI.
http://marriott.com/incentives/Anyti...timeAwardsFlex
(Click on Location List button under Flex)
And it looks like some Rens are included and some Marriotts but ALL CY, SHS, RI, TPS, and FI.
Aug 10, 2004 | 4:15 pm
#11
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How long does it take to receive the certificate?
Does every certificate have a different serial code that I need to give to reservations? Or is it just some standard "rate code" that is the same for all Amtrak certificates, and can be given before obtaining the physical piece of paper?
Does every certificate have a different serial code that I need to give to reservations? Or is it just some standard "rate code" that is the same for all Amtrak certificates, and can be given before obtaining the physical piece of paper?
Aug 11, 2004 | 6:58 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Originally Posted by maximizer
How long does it take to receive the certificate?
Does every certificate have a different serial code that I need to give to reservations? Or is it just some standard "rate code" that is the same for all Amtrak certificates, and can be given before obtaining the physical piece of paper?
Does every certificate have a different serial code that I need to give to reservations? Or is it just some standard "rate code" that is the same for all Amtrak certificates, and can be given before obtaining the physical piece of paper?
Regarding an earlier comment about full service Marriotts, these FLEX awards are good at some properties but not all. When I want to check, I call Marriott res and give them the property name and MFAK. If it works, great. If not, I save it for another property. Honestly, these certificates are NOT good at a lot of the full service properties.