What's the fastest way to get 132 points posted to my marriott rewards account? If i rent a car from hertz, how long will it take to post the points??
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Can't discuss Hertz since they're not our preferred agency.
In terms of the points required - I believe you can purchase up to 10% of the points requaired to redeem a reward and since only marriott would be involved with the posting it's got to be faster.
Give Marriott MR a call (number on the back of your membership card).
In terms of the points required - I believe you can purchase up to 10% of the points requaired to redeem a reward and since only marriott would be involved with the posting it's got to be faster.
Give Marriott MR a call (number on the back of your membership card).
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I have done both successfully. If you have a track record, where a CSR believes you will continue to patronize Marriott properties, he can override the point shortfall.Originally Posted by jamflyer
You may buy it for $10 (1,000 points) or just call them and see if they will issue the reward by loaning you the 132 points.
You also might want to simply point out that your incidental purchases during the award stay will quickly cover the 132 points, providing that you are staying at a full service property.
Is the 10% Rule Still in Effect? I no longer see it listed on the page describing buying points. It does say there is a limit of 99,000 may be purchased.
Anyone know anything about this being a change?
Anyone know anything about this being a change?
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If you're truly desperate, go to the cheapest Marriott in your area and book a room for the evening. (Of course, it must exceed your points+elite bonus.) These points post immediately.Originally Posted by mikertiger
What's the fastest way to get 132 points posted to my marriott rewards account? If i rent a car from hertz, how long will it take to post the points??thanks!!
I receive MR points on cheapie Hertz rentals, and while they *do* post fairly reliably, you can't count on them to show up that fast.
Assuming you are a "normal" Marriott guest - that is, you've earned your points by staying in the hotels and have an active account - I would guess that odds are very high that they'd "loan" you the points.
Worst case, the $10 for 1,000 points is a good way to go. Usually buying points or miles from any provider is at a very punitive rate, but honestly $10 for 1,000 is quite fair.
Assuming you are a "normal" Marriott guest - that is, you've earned your points by staying in the hotels and have an active account - I would guess that odds are very high that they'd "loan" you the points.
Worst case, the $10 for 1,000 points is a good way to go. Usually buying points or miles from any provider is at a very punitive rate, but honestly $10 for 1,000 is quite fair.
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Yeah, and they post in 6 to 8 weeks. Pay $10 and buy the points.Originally Posted by SASfan
Isn't there a deal, too, where you fill out a feedback survey after a meal at a marriott or Renaissance and get an easy 250 pts?
Can't you just ask them for the points? seems ridiculous. otherwise... can't you have a meal at a marriott take the check to the front desk and ask them to award you the points? Starwood does that.
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I'm fairly certain that's a unique Starwood feature. With Marriott (and Hilton, and probably most others), you get points on incidentals only in conjunction with a hotel stay.Originally Posted by boston aa flyer
Can't you just ask them for the points? seems ridiculous. otherwise... can't you have a meal at a marriott take the check to the front desk and ask them to award you the points? Starwood does that.
If the restaurant or bar is actually owned by Marriott (not just leasing space inside the hotel building), then you will get 5 pts/$ by using the Marriott Visa. But not the other 12-13 points you'd get if you were staying there. (And, of course, those points would post too late for the OP.)
The few times I've tried this at Starwood, the bartender/waiter generally has no idea what to do. At this point, I only ask if it's a significant tab or if I'm doing a promo that simply requires a set number of Starwood postings.
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The few times I've tried this at Starwood, the bartender/waiter generally has no idea what to do. At this point, I only ask if it's a significant tab or if I'm doing a promo that simply requires a set number of Starwood postings.
Don't ask the bartender... take your receipt to the front desk. They always do it. There's a bar at the Westin Copley in Boston that i take clients to for drinks/heavy apps and so long as the tab has some food component... they award the points.Originally Posted by pinniped
The few times I've tried this at Starwood, the bartender/waiter generally has no idea what to do. At this point, I only ask if it's a significant tab or if I'm doing a promo that simply requires a set number of Starwood postings.
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Anyone know anything about this being a change?
Yeah, the 10% has been lifted. You can now purchase up to 99k for a reward, but I was told that for those kinds of purchases, it's still an exception somewhat. You can't have a 0 balance and purchase 30k for a 1 night stay somewhere.Originally Posted by jonathansullivan
Is the 10% Rule Still in Effect? I no longer see it listed on the page describing buying points. It does say there is a limit of 99,000 may be purchased.Anyone know anything about this being a change?