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PhillyPhlyer40 Sep 5, 2008 8:55 am

I was offered the 25K for 15 or something like that when I originally tried to sign up using the "generic" link on this thread. I didnt confirm it.

Then I waited until I got the link online (last week) and it says 50K/25 nights!!! ^:cool:

cundo Sep 6, 2008 12:06 am

How come all I get is this message?

We could not register you in the MegaBonus promotion at this time. Please contact your local Marriott Rewards Guest Services office for assistance.
Anyone else receive it when they click on the Fall Megabonus banner from the marriott.com website?

iztok Sep 6, 2008 5:57 am


Originally Posted by kanerf (Post 10311241)
Even when you call, it appears that the 35/50K promotions are only for Plats. Now I do not begrudge the Plats this, I am on my way to Plat myself, but what incentive does it give Silvers and Golds that you only get the low-end promotions? Why not give every one ALL the promotions and you get the points you earn based on your stay pattern. Not everyone will do 25 nights between 15 Sep and 15 Jan, but they might do 15 stays in that period.

You can always get Plat challenge if you think you will stay 18 days in 3 months.

That is what I did and they moved me to Plat immediately while I am doing my stays. Basically in month and a half I am going to do 12 already so plenty to spare. I will probably do 20+ in 3 months easy.

cundo Sep 6, 2008 11:08 am


Originally Posted by iztok (Post 10321408)
You can always get Plat challenge if you think you will stay 18 days in 3 months.

That is what I did and they moved me to Plat immediately while I am doing my stays. Basically in month and a half I am going to do 12 already so plenty to spare. I will probably do 20+ in 3 months easy.

How do you get upgraded to Plat by staying 18 days in 3 months? I stayed about 45 days in 3 months and only got upgraded to Gold when I reached 50 days. It was a tough feat but I didn't sense much accomplishment through the incentives.

iztok Sep 6, 2008 2:57 pm


Originally Posted by cundo (Post 10322437)
How do you get upgraded to Plat by staying 18 days in 3 months? I stayed about 45 days in 3 months and only got upgraded to Gold when I reached 50 days. It was a tough feat but I didn't sense much accomplishment through the incentives.

I called MR line. I already was on the way from Gold to Plat I just wanted to see if I could get the benefits sooner by asking for a challenge.

terockwo Sep 11, 2008 12:01 am

Sept 15th Begining Date
 
Does this Sunday night September 14th into Monday morning September 15th count as a stay towards the promotion?

In other words, how is Sept 15th defined? Is it the day of check-in or is it the day of check-out?

Cheers

iztok Sep 11, 2008 6:24 am

If I look at my bill I always see date of check-in as day charge incurred. So I assume 9/14 doesn't count.

njxbean Sep 11, 2008 6:41 pm


Originally Posted by iztok (Post 10323408)
I called MR line. I already was on the way from Gold to Plat I just wanted to see if I could get the benefits sooner by asking for a challenge.

if i call for a challenge, will i get credit for stays that already happened? like this past week? or will the challenge start when i make the request?

Marriott Concierge Sep 12, 2008 10:54 am


Originally Posted by terockwo (Post 10349028)
Does this Sunday night September 14th into Monday morning September 15th count as a stay towards the promotion?

In other words, how is Sept 15th defined? Is it the day of check-in or is it the day of check-out?

Cheers

Generally, it would qualify for credit; however, I cannot make any promises or guarantees at this point. I will be able to post a more definitive answer next week. ;) In the meantime, I will check into it and if I hear something before next week, I'll let you know.

Best regards,

Drew

iztok Sep 12, 2008 11:05 am


Originally Posted by njxbean (Post 10354911)
if i call for a challenge, will i get credit for stays that already happened? like this past week? or will the challenge start when i make the request?

YMMW but for me it counted from the time I made a request. Which I am now 9 days out of 18 already and 12 booked :) so I am good. Considering I am now only like 17 stays away from 75 nights this year.

foolproof100 Sep 15, 2008 9:34 pm

I am staying Marriott but the charges are directly billed to the client. Is there a way to get the bonus points without having the room charged to a Visa card?

littlevoices Sep 16, 2008 12:43 am


Originally Posted by foolproof100 (Post 10374979)
I am staying Marriott but the charges are directly billed to the client. Is there a way to get the bonus points without having the room charged to a Visa card?

You can try and charge some incidentals on the bill separately to a Visa card, it probably won't work - but, some people have indicated that has worked in the past.

svasandani Sep 17, 2008 9:52 pm

Is paying with a Marriott GC considered a Visa payment

VA1379 Sep 18, 2008 12:16 am

Yes, the Marriott gift cards go through as a Visa charge.

Gregor Sep 22, 2008 12:25 am

I was pre-registered, but...
 
My online is contradictory.

It says:

2008 Fall MegaBonus >>
(You've been pre-registered)

Earn 5,000 MegaBonus points with every 3rd paid stay, up to a total of 25,000 points from Sept. 15, 2008 - Jan. 15, 2009.

Progress Toward Goal
You're registered for MegaBonus. Stay 25 total Visa-paid nights and earn 50,000 bonus points.
Nights you need to achieve your goal: 25 nights
Total nights stayed: 0 nights
Progress:
0%


So the first part says "5K for every 3rd Stay, up to 25K" but the second part says the 25 visa paid nights for 50K.

It's almost like they cut and pasted wrong... Anyone else seeing this?


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