help using Marriott Premium Pounds
Apr 20, 2005 | 5:16 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2
Bonus Bucks and Best Rate Guarantee
Has anyone had success using Bonus Pounds with a rate they go through the Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee?
Apr 28, 2005 | 12:48 am
#17
Join Date: May 2002
Location: SNA
Programs: STARS/LUMINOUS, PRIVE, FSPP, STARS, MO FAN Club, PEN Club, Bellini Club
Posts: 2,612
I used 2 Premium Pounds during my stay at the Redmond, WA Marriott for an exchange rate of $200.96 per 100 pound certificate. I tried to argue that the person had the wrong rate and it should be in the range of $188ish as I did not want hassels later on. Well when she insisted that she had just called "Marriott Corporate accounting" and thats the exchange rate she was given, I said I'll take the extra $11 or so. I hope this person does not get in trouble for this later on.
Apr 28, 2005 | 9:35 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: England
Programs: BAEC: Blue; Marriott: Gold
Posts: 419
A warning on expiration dates
Be aware that in the UK we write our dates different to the US, i.e. DD/MM/YY not MM/DD/YY
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
Apr 28, 2005 | 9:43 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 257
I need a Pound cert. Anyone interested in trading for two $100 certs please PM me.
Apr 28, 2005 | 9:50 am
#20
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Homeless Nomad Wandering the Globe
Programs: Former AA EXP/2M Lifetime now Blackballed UA Premier Executive PWP Bronze
Posts: 5,938
Originally Posted by bakera
Be aware that in the UK we write our dates different to the US, i.e. DD/MM/YY not MM/DD/YY
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
My Premium Pounds certifcates have a box in the center:
COUPON VALID UNTIL
07/20/2005
Does the UK calendar have 20+ months also? If so, how many days are in months 13-20?
The year is 2548 in Thailand, so I'm guessing anything is possible.
Apr 28, 2005 | 9:57 am
#21
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Homeless Nomad Wandering the Globe
Programs: Former AA EXP/2M Lifetime now Blackballed UA Premier Executive PWP Bronze
Posts: 5,938
Originally Posted by doctor
I need a Pound cert. Anyone interested in trading for two $100 certs please PM me.
Is there any reason you need to trade $200 for $190? Is there something about the $100 that I don't know?
Sam
Apr 28, 2005 | 9:57 am
#22
Join Date: May 2002
Location: SNA
Programs: STARS/LUMINOUS, PRIVE, FSPP, STARS, MO FAN Club, PEN Club, Bellini Club
Posts: 2,612
Originally Posted by bakera
Be aware that in the UK we write our dates different to the US, i.e. DD/MM/YY not MM/DD/YY
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
Apr 28, 2005 | 10:10 am
#23
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Northeast USA
Programs: Marriott Silver, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 182
Originally Posted by Sam - DFW
You've got PM.
Is there any reason you need to trade $200 for $190? Is there something about the $100 that I don't know?
Sam
Is there any reason you need to trade $200 for $190? Is there something about the $100 that I don't know?
Sam
Apr 28, 2005 | 11:44 am
#24
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: DC metro
Programs: PC Platinum Ambassador, Marriott Gold Elite, UA 2P, Starwood Gold, Avis First, Bolt Bus $1 Rider
Posts: 1,175
Originally Posted by bakera
Be aware that in the UK we write our dates different to the US, i.e. DD/MM/YY not MM/DD/YY
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
As Premium Pounds are intended for use in the UK their expiry dates follow our standard, therefore coupons with expiration dates of 09/06/2005 expire on the 9th of June, not the 6th of September.
Andy.
Apr 28, 2005 | 4:53 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SFO
Posts: 451
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am debating whether to use my Premium Pounds for a coming trip to Houston or save it for later (expr. 12/05).
I want to know if I will get points/miles on the portion paid on Premium Pounds as I want to get the bonus miles from a double mile promotion.
I know Marriott Points are awarded on net (not gross) amount paid; but I am not certain if Premium Pounds/Bonus Bucks is considered just a form of payment like cash, or more like a discount voucher. How does it appear on the final statement at check-out?
This question has probably been asked, I did try to google but couldn't find the answer.
TIA, Tim
I want to know if I will get points/miles on the portion paid on Premium Pounds as I want to get the bonus miles from a double mile promotion.
I know Marriott Points are awarded on net (not gross) amount paid; but I am not certain if Premium Pounds/Bonus Bucks is considered just a form of payment like cash, or more like a discount voucher. How does it appear on the final statement at check-out?
This question has probably been asked, I did try to google but couldn't find the answer.
TIA, Tim
Last edited by timrick; Apr 28, 2005 at 5:30 pm
Apr 28, 2005 | 5:09 pm
#26
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: DC metro
Programs: PC Platinum Ambassador, Marriott Gold Elite, UA 2P, Starwood Gold, Avis First, Bolt Bus $1 Rider
Posts: 1,175
Originally Posted by timrick
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am debating whether to use my Premium Pounds for a coming trip to Houston to save it later (expr. 12/05).
I want to know if I will get points/miles on the portion paid on Premium Pounds as I want to get the bonus miles from a double mile promotion.
I know Marriott Points are awarded on net (not gross) amount paid; but I am not certain if Premium Pounds/Bonus Bucks is considered just a form of payment like cash, or more like a discount voucher. How does it appear on the final statement at check-out?
This question has probably been asked, I did try to google but couldn't find the answer.
TIA, Tim
I want to know if I will get points/miles on the portion paid on Premium Pounds as I want to get the bonus miles from a double mile promotion.
I know Marriott Points are awarded on net (not gross) amount paid; but I am not certain if Premium Pounds/Bonus Bucks is considered just a form of payment like cash, or more like a discount voucher. How does it appear on the final statement at check-out?
This question has probably been asked, I did try to google but couldn't find the answer.
TIA, Tim
you will get MR on everything except taxes, this includes room rates, meals charged to your room bill, etc
the PP is treated like a cash payment
it will appear on your final bill as a payment
May 2, 2005 | 1:33 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SFO
Posts: 451
Didn't get to use my Premium Pounds this weekend at Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental. The front desk manager claimed they didn't have an exchange rate, he could only accept my 100 PP as a payment of 100 US$. That's tantamount to a fraud, but he sounded like he was doing me a favor.
I even had the exchange rate printout from the marriott (thanks for the tip from Sam - DFW), but he insisted that the hotel didn't have a local rate. My wife was waiting in the car outside, so I didn't argue with him for long. Obviously, I didn't take his lowball "offer". This marriott is the largest in Houston. It is my first time using PP; needless to say, my experience has been terrible.
I even had the exchange rate printout from the marriott (thanks for the tip from Sam - DFW), but he insisted that the hotel didn't have a local rate. My wife was waiting in the car outside, so I didn't argue with him for long. Obviously, I didn't take his lowball "offer". This marriott is the largest in Houston. It is my first time using PP; needless to say, my experience has been terrible.
Last edited by timrick; May 2, 2005 at 1:35 pm
May 2, 2005 | 5:12 pm
#28
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Originally Posted by timrick
Didn't get to use my Premium Pounds this weekend at Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental. The front desk manager claimed they didn't have an exchange rate, he could only accept my 100 PP as a payment of 100 US$. That's tantamount to a fraud, but he sounded like he was doing me a favor.
I even had the exchange rate printout from the marriott (thanks for the tip from Sam - DFW), but he insisted that the hotel didn't have a local rate. My wife was waiting in the car outside, so I didn't argue with him for long. Obviously, I didn't take his lowball "offer". This marriott is the largest in Houston. It is my first time using PP; needless to say, my experience has been terrible.
I even had the exchange rate printout from the marriott (thanks for the tip from Sam - DFW), but he insisted that the hotel didn't have a local rate. My wife was waiting in the car outside, so I didn't argue with him for long. Obviously, I didn't take his lowball "offer". This marriott is the largest in Houston. It is my first time using PP; needless to say, my experience has been terrible.
I do belive a phone call/letter is in order here.
I really doubt it was the real"manager"you were talking to-if it was G-D help marriott in Houston!