Using Marriott Cheques
Jun 30, 2009 | 8:12 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
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Using Marriott Cheques
The T&Cs for cheques state "Marriott Cheques may be used for all publicly listed and available room rates and packages, but cannot be used for convention, travel industry, tour, advance purchase, catering, or group room rates"
If I am staying on an award stay, can I use cheques for my incidental charges?
If I am staying on an award stay, can I use cheques for my incidental charges?
Jul 1, 2009 | 3:03 am
#2
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
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The T&Cs for cheques state "Marriott Cheques may be used for all publicly listed and available room rates and packages, but cannot be used for convention, travel industry, tour, advance purchase, catering, or group room rates"
If I am staying on an award stay, can I use cheques for my incidental charges?
If I am staying on an award stay, can I use cheques for my incidental charges?
Jul 1, 2009 | 9:46 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SNA
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I have found that if the gift shop or restaurant is operated by Marriott and you charge the purchase to your room, you can use the cheque upon checkout to pay for your purchases.
Jul 1, 2009 | 10:28 am
#4
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NC
Programs: Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Platinum
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That is correct - but it is not limited to (just) gift shop or restaurant - ANY charge that is billed to your room - ie - not paid for at the time of purchase - can be settled with a Marriot cheque.
Jul 1, 2009 | 10:16 pm
#5
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Join Date: May 2009
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Thanks for the helpful responses. Looking forward to my stay at Maui Wailea next month!
Jul 9, 2009 | 7:21 am
#6
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
Another question
Let say I get a $1000 Cheque which is a paper certificate. If I use only part at a hotel how does the rest get used or do I need to use all of it in one place?
thanks
thanks
Jul 9, 2009 | 8:37 am
#7
Company Representative - Marriott Concierge
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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The paper gift cheques to my knowledge are not issued in $1000 increments. If you purchased $1000 it would come in increments of $50 or $100. However, a gift card can be purchased for $1000.
If you are presenting a paper gift cheque for payment, there will be no change given if you do not use all of the cheque.
With a gift card, you will be able to use any amount and the card will keep track of the balance, like a debit card.
You will not receive any Marriott Rewards point credit when purchasing a gift card, however when used it is just cash tender. You would receive Marriott Rewards credit for the stay or just for the incidentals.
Regards,
Kate
Jul 9, 2009 | 11:34 am
#8
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Naples FL, Munich DE
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If you buy the Marriott gift card using your Marriott Rewards VISA card, the purchase will be considered a Marriott purchase and you'll get the 5 Marriott Rewards points per dollar (from the credit card company) for that purchase.
Dec 7, 2009 | 3:03 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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I had a recent two night stay in New York that I paid for with gift cheque. Do I earn points and do I get credit for nights stated?
Dec 7, 2009 | 3:31 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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Jan 27, 2010 | 9:49 am
#11
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SNA
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Short of going to a Marriott hotel, is there a site where I can check to see if my Marriott Cheques are authentic? I bought a few on eBay and have 45 days to dispute the sale through PayPal.
Jan 27, 2010 | 9:54 am
#12
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, and a mug on the wall at the local brewpub
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You could call customer service, and ask them to check your serial number, indicating that it has been lying around for awhile and want to check if they are still valid, but be careful - if they find out you got them on ebay they can void them.
Jan 27, 2010 | 4:26 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SNA
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Thank you, I will call.
Jan 27, 2010 | 9:02 pm
#14
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 526
The cheques have some good anti fraud technology on them. Including micro printing, a hologram, and small micro fibers embedded in the paper. I think there is also wax type dots that should peel off with your fingernail. If it has all of these, it is good to say they are authentic and would be honored with few problems.
May 1, 2010 | 1:08 pm
#15
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Former AA EXP,Former UA Gold,Marriott PP,Hilton Diamond, National EX, Hertz PC
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Has anyone had any problems using these in London or Paris?