Nice touch - Silver status renewed despite not meeting qualification criteria
Mar 5, 2009, 4:11 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Somerset UK
Programs: Miles & More (LH), BA, AA, Eurobonus : IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Accor Live Limitless
Posts: 21
Nice touch - Silver status renewed despite not meeting qualification criteria
Due to a change of projects and company expense restrictions, I have not stayed 10 nights at Marriott hotels this membership year. Despite this, MR have been very understanding (recognising 'varying travel plans from year to year', or words to that effect) and renewed my Silver status.
Although I have had mixed experiences at Marriott hotels this past year, fair play to MR for this gesture. It is good to be able to share something positive in these challenging times and it makes me more positively disposed to the brand. ^
Although I have had mixed experiences at Marriott hotels this past year, fair play to MR for this gesture. It is good to be able to share something positive in these challenging times and it makes me more positively disposed to the brand. ^
Mar 11, 2009, 3:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 20
Silver status buyback
They did that for me once but I didn't stay 10 nights last year. Now they are inviting me to spend 7,500 points to buy back silver.
Who thinks it's worth it to spend 7500 for silver status? I'm not clear on what I lose by not doing it, or whether it's worth it.
Thanks
Who thinks it's worth it to spend 7500 for silver status? I'm not clear on what I lose by not doing it, or whether it's worth it.
Thanks
Mar 11, 2009, 3:55 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,698
This is truly effective marketing at its best.
Silver is worth absolutely nothing. Even more so that the Gold and PLT "benefits" have been diminished in 2009.
I was silver for 10+ years, often exceeding 40 nights per and never received any benefit from it. Only when I hit Gold and PLT in the same year did the magic happen which I enjoyed for the last 2. Sadly, in 2009, I fear its over.
Your opinions and mileage may vary...
Silver is worth absolutely nothing. Even more so that the Gold and PLT "benefits" have been diminished in 2009.
I was silver for 10+ years, often exceeding 40 nights per and never received any benefit from it. Only when I hit Gold and PLT in the same year did the magic happen which I enjoyed for the last 2. Sadly, in 2009, I fear its over.
Your opinions and mileage may vary...
Mar 11, 2009, 8:54 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: AA EP; Bonvoy Platinum: Hilton Gold
Posts: 535
What is the major difference between Silver and Gold, anyway? I have been seeking gold for a few years, hoping to finally hit it in the next couple of months via the rolling qualification.
Mar 12, 2009, 1:58 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: HKG
Programs: Marriott Ambassador (Titanium Lifetime), BA Gold, Ex-Hertz 5* PC, Ex-HH Diamond, Ex-BD*G
Posts: 3,062
Free breakfast (in a lounge), lounge access, more bonus points, official policy of maybe getting a room upgrade (subject to availability). You can check the website for full details!
Mar 12, 2009, 2:29 am
#6
formerly jasperjugan
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: DL SkyMiles Gold Medallion, Marriott Rewards Gold Elite, A|Club Gold, PR Mabuhay Miles Base Member
Posts: 266