Marriott Summer Promo
May 8, 2009 | 7:47 am
#1
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Marriott Summer Promo
Woke up this morning and saw a new promo in my account:
Earn 1 free night after 3 qualifying stays
Key T&Cs:
Sounds like a nice offer, but I'm a bit disappointed that only one free night can be earned (seems less lucrative than other programs), but it's nice that the night can be used through the end of the year.
Earn 1 free night after 3 qualifying stays
Key T&Cs:
Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by June 30, 2009 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-4 hotel after their third paid stay made between June 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009, at a participating Marriott property.
Maximum one free night award earned with this promotion per member.
An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night between June 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009.
An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.
An earned free night award will be added to the members account within 3-5 business days after the third qualifying stay.
Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
This offer is not transferable.
Maximum one free night award earned with this promotion per member.
An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night between June 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009.
An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.
An earned free night award will be added to the members account within 3-5 business days after the third qualifying stay.
Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
This offer is not transferable.
May 8, 2009 | 7:56 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2003
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LAME LAME LAME LAME LAME
This is the summer promo?!?
They actually pay someone to comeup with this stuff?
It was supposed to be a targeted teaser promo for new members.
There is a thread about it somewhere here already.
It is a very lame promo IMO-wait till the new members see the cr***y cat.4properties they have to choose from for their free night
More info here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...next-stay.html
This is the summer promo?!?
They actually pay someone to comeup with this stuff?
It was supposed to be a targeted teaser promo for new members.
There is a thread about it somewhere here already.
It is a very lame promo IMO-wait till the new members see the cr***y cat.4properties they have to choose from for their free night
More info here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...next-stay.html
Last edited by bigguyinpasadena; May 8, 2009 at 9:52 am
May 8, 2009 | 8:07 am
#3
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Are you sure? It calls itself the "Marriott Rewards Summer 2009 Promotion" on my promotions page.
But yes, having just read through the Cat 4 hotel list, I hope I'm wrong.
Mods: If this is discussed elsewhere please combine/delete
But yes, having just read through the Cat 4 hotel list, I hope I'm wrong.
Mods: If this is discussed elsewhere please combine/delete
May 8, 2009 | 8:10 am
#4
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Actually, it's possible that it could really be gba's Summer Promo.
My Summer Promo is 15 nights / 20k bonus.
I also have that two-stay-one-free-night thing in there, but I think that's different. Marriott fixed that issue, so gba wouldn't have seen it new today.
In My Promotions, Marriott really does call this one the "Summer 2009 Promotion". They don't use the term "Megabonus" like they typically do. Perhaps somebody figured out that 20,000 bonus points isn't really mega-anything. On 15 nights, it's a nice little bonus. But nothing insanely lucrative.
I don't make it...we're traveling Europe this summer and hitting boutiques and B&B's. Maybe if somebody else posts a lower promo, I'll call Marriott and ask to be downgraded to that. (They will typically do that for Plats.)
My Summer Promo is 15 nights / 20k bonus.
I also have that two-stay-one-free-night thing in there, but I think that's different. Marriott fixed that issue, so gba wouldn't have seen it new today.
In My Promotions, Marriott really does call this one the "Summer 2009 Promotion". They don't use the term "Megabonus" like they typically do. Perhaps somebody figured out that 20,000 bonus points isn't really mega-anything. On 15 nights, it's a nice little bonus. But nothing insanely lucrative.
I don't make it...we're traveling Europe this summer and hitting boutiques and B&B's. Maybe if somebody else posts a lower promo, I'll call Marriott and ask to be downgraded to that. (They will typically do that for Plats.)
May 8, 2009 | 8:35 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Marriott Summer Promo
Mine also says Marriott Rewards Summer 2009 Promotion
But I got a slightly different offering: 15k pojnts for 6 stays.
Leave your cares, your work and your world behind. Sign up now to earn 5,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points after every other paid stay starting with your second stay. It's a quick and easy way to earn up to 15,000 bonus points toward a free getaway of your own.
Typical, I have three stays between now and May 31st and maybe 2/3 until September when I will pick up again. I'd rather have the points than the double nights.
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But I got a slightly different offering: 15k pojnts for 6 stays.
Leave your cares, your work and your world behind. Sign up now to earn 5,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points after every other paid stay starting with your second stay. It's a quick and easy way to earn up to 15,000 bonus points toward a free getaway of your own.
Typical, I have three stays between now and May 31st and maybe 2/3 until September when I will pick up again. I'd rather have the points than the double nights.
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May 8, 2009 | 8:41 am
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Guess I got the short end of the stick, any chance they'll let me switch (I'm a Gold)? I'd much prefer points over a free night at a Cat. 4.
May 8, 2009 | 8:42 am
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The is all really exciting!! 
Sincerely,
The New Guy They Just Hired Who Hasn't Seen The Typical Megabonus Offers Before
Sincerely,
The New Guy They Just Hired Who Hasn't Seen The Typical Megabonus Offers Before
May 8, 2009 | 8:45 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2009
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It looks like everyone has different summer 2009 promotions...here's mine 
You're registered to earn 25,000 bonus points. Stay with Marriott and earn yours.
Nights you need to achieve your goal: 20 nights
You're registered to earn 25,000 bonus points. Stay with Marriott and earn yours.
Nights you need to achieve your goal: 20 nights
May 8, 2009 | 9:08 am
#9
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Different Variations of Marriott 2009 Summer Promo
As a Platinum, I got an offer if I stay 20 nights, I earn 25,000 Bonus Points.
A GOLD status co-worker, got an offer if you stay 15 nights, earn 20,000 Bonus Points.
A Silver status co-worker, got the offer to Earn the Free Night Category 1-4 Credit upon.
My No-status (with Marriott Rewards anyways...) fiance, got the offer to Earn the Free Night Category 1-4 Credit upon.
& See Above, David Anderson got an offer for 6 stays, & Earn 15,000 Bonus Points
ANY OTHER OFFERS???
A GOLD status co-worker, got an offer if you stay 15 nights, earn 20,000 Bonus Points.
A Silver status co-worker, got the offer to Earn the Free Night Category 1-4 Credit upon.
My No-status (with Marriott Rewards anyways...
) fiance, got the offer to Earn the Free Night Category 1-4 Credit upon.& See Above, David Anderson got an offer for 6 stays, & Earn 15,000 Bonus Points
ANY OTHER OFFERS???
May 8, 2009 | 9:10 am
#10
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Good Morning,
The 2009 Summer Promotion has been announced, as many of you are aware of by looking at your on-line account.
Different offers have been offered to members, but all members are eligible to participate in the promotion. Register for the promotion May 8 through June 30. The earning timeframe for the promotion is June 1 through August 31.
If there is no promotional announcement on your account, or you have questions about your individual offer call Guest Services or send me a personal message for assistace.
Regards,
Kate
The 2009 Summer Promotion has been announced, as many of you are aware of by looking at your on-line account.
Different offers have been offered to members, but all members are eligible to participate in the promotion. Register for the promotion May 8 through June 30. The earning timeframe for the promotion is June 1 through August 31.
If there is no promotional announcement on your account, or you have questions about your individual offer call Guest Services or send me a personal message for assistace.
Regards,
Kate
May 8, 2009 | 9:20 am
#11
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25k for 20 nights. I'll think about it, but probably going to stick with SPG.
The megabonus for 1Q was 50k for 25 nights. That's a little better.
The megabonus for 1Q was 50k for 25 nights. That's a little better.
May 8, 2009 | 9:33 am
#12
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I got the 20,000 for 15 nights offer. I wonder if I'll be able to "double dip" this promo with the May 11-June 26 double night credit offer? That would certainly encourage me to find some Marriott stays in May-June. I guess it's just my luck but almost all my Marriott stays this year have occurred just outside the promo windows. I had 15 in January-February when nothing was offered and 8 more May 1-11.
I'm guessing Marriott looks at my stay pattern and figures out how to exclude me personally
I'm guessing Marriott looks at my stay pattern and figures out how to exclude me personally
May 8, 2009 | 9:49 am
#13
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Another Data Point:
20,000 points for 15 nights. I am silver status.
20,000 points for 15 nights. I am silver status.
May 8, 2009 | 9:49 am
#14
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May 8, 2009 | 9:55 am
#15
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C'mon over to SPG where they have a very decent promo(which MR tried to copy-then got cheap-failed)or wait till Hyatt announces their promo.