Fall megabonus offer
Nov 11, 2008 | 5:17 pm
#136
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
For the first time since making plat. I didn't receive the highest bonus and MR wouldn't change it for me. Told Marriott Concierge and here's his response:
"As you are a valued Platinum Elite member, I have made a note on your account for the requested Fall Mega Bonus offer. I will watch your account throughout the earning period and post any additional points at the end of the promotion. You must stay 25 nights between September 15, 2008 and January 15, 2009 to receive the 50,000 points."
"As you are a valued Platinum Elite member, I have made a note on your account for the requested Fall Mega Bonus offer. I will watch your account throughout the earning period and post any additional points at the end of the promotion. You must stay 25 nights between September 15, 2008 and January 15, 2009 to receive the 50,000 points."
Nov 11, 2008 | 5:58 pm
#137
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: FL
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, Marriott Plat
Posts: 151
I got 5K every third stay up to 25K. Changed to 20 nights/35K
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Nov 12, 2008 | 10:36 am
#138
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Washington DC
Programs: IB Oro, AA GLD 1MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 1,923
I e-mailed Marriott Concierge per the suggestions above, and he quickly rectified the situation -- thanks! ^^
Nov 12, 2008 | 11:34 am
#139
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mesilla, NM
Programs: DL DM 4.7 MM Marriott Lifetime Titanium AA PL Not chasing status Retired!
Posts: 2,777
Thanks for the suggestion
I just got a PM. Fixed
Last edited by hnewman; Nov 12, 2008 at 6:38 pm Reason: Updated information
Nov 26, 2008 | 1:28 pm
#140
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: UK
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 379
I just got my 20 nights/35,000 points changed to 25 nights/50,000 points. (I am a Plat Prem)
Also I have had problems with visa debit cards not being recognised, but the nights have now been added manually.
Also I have had problems with visa debit cards not being recognised, but the nights have now been added manually.
Nov 27, 2008 | 10:21 pm
#141
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Seattle, WA. USA
Programs: MR, AA, UA, DL, AVIS and growing
Posts: 1,192
No Mega Bonus - Non VISA
I am a Platinum member and cannot qualify for the Mega Bonus since my company requires I use the MasterCard credit card. I did register for the promotion in September but my company requires I use only mastercard.
I contacted Marriott 1 month ago about needing to add Mastercard as a mega bonus option but was blown off by a Customer Service focal.
maybe Marriott Concierge can review this promotional inequity and try to help me qualify.
I have just stayed at Marriott 3 times for 33 total days since October 1, 2008, but do not qualify for the Mega Bonus sicne I charged with Mastercard.
I contacted Marriott 1 month ago about needing to add Mastercard as a mega bonus option but was blown off by a Customer Service focal.
maybe Marriott Concierge can review this promotional inequity and try to help me qualify.
I have just stayed at Marriott 3 times for 33 total days since October 1, 2008, but do not qualify for the Mega Bonus sicne I charged with Mastercard.
Nov 27, 2008 | 10:29 pm
#142
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 2,021
I am a Platinum member and cannot qualify for the Mega Bonus since my company requires I use the MasterCard credit card. I did register for the promotion in September but my company requires I use only mastercard.
I contacted Marriott 1 month ago about needing to add Mastercard as a mega bonus option but was blown off by a Customer Service focal.
maybe Marriott Concierge can review this promotional inequity and try to help me qualify.
I have just stayed at Marriott 3 times for 33 total days since October 1, 2008, but do not qualify for the Mega Bonus sicne I charged with Mastercard.
I contacted Marriott 1 month ago about needing to add Mastercard as a mega bonus option but was blown off by a Customer Service focal.
maybe Marriott Concierge can review this promotional inequity and try to help me qualify.
I have just stayed at Marriott 3 times for 33 total days since October 1, 2008, but do not qualify for the Mega Bonus sicne I charged with Mastercard.
Ron.
Nov 28, 2008 | 10:15 am
#143
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
Out of 21 nights, so far, the Marriott Promotion Tracker only shows 17 qualified nights. When I checked the bill emails sent out, two stays with two nights each [equaling 4 nights, right] have a line on the bill that states AMEX $0.00 and VISA $xxx.xx (some number). I always check in with AMEX and changes to VISA/GiftCard when checking out.
According to this, it seems that if there are any traces of non-VISA cards on the bill, then it does NOT count. I had to manually credit those nights in order for them to count.
Nov 28, 2008 | 12:01 pm
#144
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 2,021
Does this work anymore?
Out of 21 nights, so far, the Marriott Promotion Tracker only shows 17 qualified nights. When I checked the bill emails sent out, two stays with two nights each [equaling 4 nights, right] have a line on the bill that states AMEX $0.00 and VISA $xxx.xx (some number). I always check in with AMEX and changes to VISA/GiftCard when checking out.
According to this, it seems that if there are any traces of non-VISA cards on the bill, then it does NOT count. I had to manually credit those nights in order for them to count.
Out of 21 nights, so far, the Marriott Promotion Tracker only shows 17 qualified nights. When I checked the bill emails sent out, two stays with two nights each [equaling 4 nights, right] have a line on the bill that states AMEX $0.00 and VISA $xxx.xx (some number). I always check in with AMEX and changes to VISA/GiftCard when checking out.
According to this, it seems that if there are any traces of non-VISA cards on the bill, then it does NOT count. I had to manually credit those nights in order for them to count.
I think if the AMEX is showing as the card at the top of the bill, this is the card the bill is settled to, even if the amount is $0.00. You have to tell the clerk at checkout that you want it settled to a different card.
Ron.
Nov 28, 2008 | 1:34 pm
#145
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,548
Code:
dateX room $220.00 dateX tax $ 15.00 dateX more tax $ 5.00 dateY AMEX $ 0.00 dateY VISA $240.00
Nov 28, 2008 | 2:52 pm
#146
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 2,021
Nov 28, 2008 | 8:37 pm
#147
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NorCal
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott GLD, HH PLT, Hertz 5*
Posts: 766
I was on the 3stays for 5k promo, but I have a couple of one week stays and phoned the plat line, asking to be switching to the 50k for 20nights promo. This was refused, but the CSR offered me a 25k for 16nights instead of my original promo.
She quoted that the number of nights I have stayed this year didn't justify the 50k promo. I'm still happy as I'm on a 18 night promo before 12/31 to requalify as plat. Not bas since I had only stayed 15 nights before this...
Should make it but may need to do a hotel run to get two night cheaply somewhere.
BM
She quoted that the number of nights I have stayed this year didn't justify the 50k promo. I'm still happy as I'm on a 18 night promo before 12/31 to requalify as plat. Not bas since I had only stayed 15 nights before this...
Should make it but may need to do a hotel run to get two night cheaply somewhere.
BM
Jan 9, 2009 | 7:06 pm
#148
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 9,108
Totally forgot about this one and even with a full week next week, I'll only get to 19 of the 20 needed for the 35k I was preregistered for. As a PLT, is it possible to DOWNGRADE to 25K for 15 nights? Thanks
Jan 9, 2009 | 8:20 pm
#149
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: BOS
Programs: Hilton Diamond Marriott Plat
Posts: 270
It has been my experience as a Marriott Plat that if you call up the Platinum Customer Service Line, they will make a manual note to your account & set you up with whatever MegaBonus Promo will get you the most points. Its definitely worth a quick phone call to the Platinum line.
Goodluck!
Jan 9, 2009 | 9:29 pm
#150
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 704
Some math
Assumption: 1 point equals 1 cent
Hotel taxes: 10%
Status: Platinum (15 pp$)
Concatenated on exiting stay (otherwise add 500 points for platinum arrival gift)
==>Then break even is about $105/night
(plus the value of an extra night credit)
$105*15 = 1,575 points
Extra megabonus points 10,000
Total MR points = 11,575 @ $0.01 = $115.75
Total Cost = $105*(1+10% tax) = $115.5