Finally Platinum
Dec 8, 2006 | 4:17 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
Finally Platinum
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Finally the last two nights from Wednesday posted on my account and my status went from Gold to Platinum.
I joined Marriott rewards in January this year, so I went from nothing to someone to Platinum!!!
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Finally the last two nights from Wednesday posted on my account and my status went from Gold to Platinum.
I joined Marriott rewards in January this year, so I went from nothing to someone to Platinum!!!
Dec 8, 2006 | 4:38 pm
#2
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,775
Dec 8, 2006 | 4:54 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
Dec 8, 2006 | 6:13 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: DFW, 3.5 MM, AA EXP, LIFETIME PLATINUM, MARRIOTT LIFETIME PLATINUM, STARWOOD AMBASSADOR 223 NIGHTS, AND LIFETIME GOLD, HILTON DIAMOND, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ELITE
Posts: 5,847
Congratulations!!!
Dec 11, 2006 | 3:02 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS
Programs: MARR Plat, RCC, UA1K MM Nat EX Elite HH DIA 2 Bks B/Chip Stamps
Posts: 103
Congrats
Heffa,
Welcome to the Platinum level. I've really enjoyed my Platinum status this yr with 114 nights os far.
I'm not sure its better than Hilton though. I made Diamond for the first time this yr and there is some things i really like about thier status.
Enjoy!
Welcome to the Platinum level. I've really enjoyed my Platinum status this yr with 114 nights os far.
I'm not sure its better than Hilton though. I made Diamond for the first time this yr and there is some things i really like about thier status.
Enjoy!
Dec 11, 2006 | 3:50 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southern California
Programs: US Airways,Hilton HHonors, Marriott, National
Posts: 1,341
On pet peeve, is that Marriott does not offer breakfast in resorts. I think that is a great benefit that Hilton offers, especially since if I am on business my company will pay, but on vacation, it would be a nice add-on!
Dec 12, 2006 | 8:24 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: SkyMiles, True Blue, Marriott Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 32
Congrats! I recently got Platinum as well, although I got it through meeting planning at work. I can't travel nearly as much as I'd like to, so I'm not sure how much I'll get to enjoy the benefits, although I do also now feel like I'm "someone!" 
Dec 12, 2006 | 6:18 pm
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
Do we need a new word here at FT? MPR? Meeting Planning Run? You're the first one I've heard of getting Platinum that way.
Dec 12, 2006 | 9:04 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
JetBlueFan, I am impressed that you got platinum through arranging meetings. Marriott succeeded in getting business from you with that incentive.
FWIW, the threshold for getting silver, gold, and platinum through meeting planning is 2, 5, and 7, respectively, in a year.
FWIW, the threshold for getting silver, gold, and platinum through meeting planning is 2, 5, and 7, respectively, in a year.
Dec 14, 2006 | 4:29 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: United 1K, MR Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 804
RIP...
Dec 14, 2006 | 5:27 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Silver, MR Plat Prem & LT Plat, Hyatt Plat,SPG Plat, Hertz PC, National EE, UA 1K
Posts: 3,437
OP...congrats. I did the same. Been a HHDiamond for a few years, but went from nothing to Plat. I would never give up plat, and you just about cant give me $$ to take diamond!
Plat lounge/500 pt bonus is the greatest. And on award stays MrsPP40 get the wine/cheese and thinks she's the queen!
Dec 15, 2006 | 8:10 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: YYZ
Posts: 969
Platinum_platinum_silver....
After my stays this week I will finally become Platinum_Platinum_Silver.....165 nights.......oooooof.
Dec 15, 2006 | 9:54 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA Plat,Marriott Silver,Starwood Gold
Posts: 47
so , do you see a big difference between gold and platinum? If so, what are the major differences?
Dec 15, 2006 | 10:11 am
#14
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,775
I was a Plat for many years, but have dropped to Gold for the last two years. Personally, about the only difference I have seen so far is that there were a couple of times I could have used the 48-hour room guarantee. But other than that, I haven't really noticed any difference.
Dec 15, 2006 | 4:47 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 3
Plat Too
After being a member for about 18 years, I too made Plat this week.
It takes a long time to get postings. Also I have been taking on multiple rooms, but cred only on the shortest stay, very unfair (I think).
Let's see what benefits I get with this status!!
It takes a long time to get postings. Also I have been taking on multiple rooms, but cred only on the shortest stay, very unfair (I think).
Let's see what benefits I get with this status!!