Qualified for Gold Elite for the first time
Jan 17, 2008 | 11:41 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Starwood, Hyatt Diamond, PC Amb Plat, AA, Delta Gold
Posts: 356
Qualified for Gold Elite for the first time
I often see discussions about Plat treatment but very little reqarding Gold experiences. Is this because it is not worth talking about? Receaching 50 nights was very hard work and I am not sure that I want to work at this year. Does anyone have any advise for getting the most out of it since I will most likely not have it in 2009.
Jan 18, 2008 | 3:42 am
#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
Congratulations for making Gold status.
Gold status means the most at FS Marriott hotels. In fact, at FS hotels, there isn't a whole lot of difference between Plat and Gold. Both will get CL access and breakfast. Both will get room upgrades (if available.)
Gold status means the most at FS Marriott hotels. In fact, at FS hotels, there isn't a whole lot of difference between Plat and Gold. Both will get CL access and breakfast. Both will get room upgrades (if available.)
Jan 18, 2008 | 5:36 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Ti, UA Silver
Posts: 5,216
Since the OP just made Gold in January of 2008 doesn't he/she keep Gold through all of 2009 and until early 2010 with the rolling tier for new qualification to a higher level?
Jan 18, 2008 | 7:30 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: STL
Programs: Skymiles Gold Medallion, AAdvantage, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Priority Club, Hhonors
Posts: 218
I'm considering Marriott as a 2nd hotel brand and may get the credit card to get to gold status. What is FS Marriott?
Jan 18, 2008 | 7:36 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DCA, EGE, IAD
Programs: MR LTT, BA Gold, AA LTP, UA Silver
Posts: 6,094
FS - Full Service
Jan 18, 2008 | 7:36 am
#6
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
You are correct if the OP received Gold status this year due to the rolling calendar. But given that the OP just received Gold status, it may have actually been aquired based on stays through the end of last year. We don't really have enough information to definitively state one way or the other.
FS Marriott = Full Service Marriott
FS Marriott = Full Service Marriott
Jan 18, 2008 | 3:34 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SJC (AA PLT 2MM - Marriott LTT - Avis Preferred)
Posts: 2,252
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Agreed that you'll get the most out your GLD membership at the FS hotels, with lounge access and upgraded rooms. The other major bennies are the Elite Exclusive Offer coupons for B1G1 free nights and dinners at the US based FS properties.
Agreed that you'll get the most out your GLD membership at the FS hotels, with lounge access and upgraded rooms. The other major bennies are the Elite Exclusive Offer coupons for B1G1 free nights and dinners at the US based FS properties.
Jan 19, 2008 | 8:09 pm
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Starwood, Hyatt Diamond, PC Amb Plat, AA, Delta Gold
Posts: 356
I would also like to know if there is such a thing as a Gold Welcom packet?
Will I receive a new card?
Will I receive a new card?
Jan 19, 2008 | 8:54 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP (3MM Lifetime), Marriott Platinum, HHonors Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 122
Yes, you will be getting a new Gold card.