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tellmanny Mar 6, 2009 3:43 pm
Ritz Carlton?
 
Are the Ritz Carlton still part of the Marriott (family)?

bsb21 Mar 6, 2009 5:36 pm
Yes, why wouldn't they be?

travelexpert Mar 8, 2009 12:30 am
I believe RC award stays was the only part of the recent MR "enhancements" that were not devalued.

But let's keep that to ourselves so that MR doesn't decide to enhance the enhancements....

Humaniod Mar 8, 2009 4:01 pm
Originally Posted by travelexpert (Post 11378766)
I believe RC award stays was the only part of the recent MR "enhancements" that were not devalued.
And I believe they are now "on sale"! ^

travelexpert Mar 8, 2009 4:09 pm
Originally Posted by Humaniod (Post 11381200)
And I believe they are now "on sale"! ^
You're correct. The media are suggesting that the luxury sector has been hit hardest lately--not least because corporations are redirecting meetings away from luxury both to save $$ and accomodate "perceptions".

I would assume the RCs also get some $$$ from the MR pot when a guest uses an award, so they have an incentive right now to fill empty rooms with those who are redeeming freebies.

CPRich Mar 8, 2009 4:09 pm
I looked at a few and the point values are indeed only slightly outrageous instead of absolutely insane as they used to be.

tellmanny Mar 9, 2009 7:41 am
Originally Posted by bsb21 (Post 11373669)
Yes, why wouldn't they be?
Perhaps, I should have clarified my question... I had booked a reservation at a RC and wanted to know if they were still part of the Marriott chain to determine whether I can count on these nights towards next year's Platinum level.

According to MR, they are a "partner"; and therefore any stays there DO NOT count for nights and points.

Needless to say, it was just as easy canceling and rebooking at a JW.

bitburgr Mar 9, 2009 7:45 am
Originally Posted by tellmanny (Post 11383960)
Perhaps, I should have clarified my question... I had booked a reservation at a RC and wanted to know if they were still part of the Marriott chain to determine whether I can count on these nights towards next year's Platinum level.
No, they do not count.

ohmark Mar 9, 2009 9:25 am
They don't count, and your status is not honored.

RTG Mar 9, 2009 1:54 pm
Originally Posted by tellmanny (Post 11383960)
Perhaps, I should have clarified my question... I had booked a reservation at a RC and wanted to know if they were still part of the Marriott chain to determine whether I can count on these nights towards next year's Platinum level.

According to MR, they are a "partner"; and therefore any stays there DO NOT count for nights and points.

Needless to say, it was just as easy canceling and rebooking at a JW.
As you have seen, they do not count but RC always knows that I am a Plat member and on occassion a nice desk clerk recognizes that and I have been upgraded for free even though it is not a formal benefit.

hungarianhc Mar 9, 2009 6:30 pm
I did a search on marriott.com for a "points" stay for Santiago, Chile. The Ritz there didn't show up - why?

bitburgr Mar 9, 2009 7:06 pm
Originally Posted by hungarianhc (Post 11387655)
I did a search on marriott.com for a "points" stay for Santiago, Chile. The Ritz there didn't show up - why?
Because they are considered Partner Awards.

Log into your MR account.
On the left, click "Use Marriott Rewards Points" then "Browse Hotel Rewards" then "Partner Hotel Rewards". Santiago, Chile is considered a Tier 1 award.

lchansen Mar 9, 2009 7:41 pm
This thread was great timing; I had forgotten the partner rewards. We're attending a wedding at the RC Atlanta and got a room for 45K.

Now I can afford drinks at the bar. ;)


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