MeliaRewards [formerly Sol Melia MAS] program
Sep 1, 17, 5:15 am
#181
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
Melia redemption rates
Hi @SunshineStay,
OK, let's see if the tagging will work!
Thanks a lot for the explanation.
Now I see what you mean and totally agree with you... With Melia you never know how much your redemption will cost, because, I guess, it's tied to cash rates and availability. But isn't Hilton doing the same now, after the program revamp? I am not a heavy Hilton user, but I read somewhere that since the recent program update they introduced similar thing.
Anyway, I hope that with the hotel network expansion, MeliaRewards will also evolve and will get better.
OK, let's see if the tagging will work!
Thanks a lot for the explanation.Now I see what you mean and totally agree with you... With Melia you never know how much your redemption will cost, because, I guess, it's tied to cash rates and availability. But isn't Hilton doing the same now, after the program revamp? I am not a heavy Hilton user, but I read somewhere that since the recent program update they introduced similar thing.
Anyway, I hope that with the hotel network expansion, MeliaRewards will also evolve and will get better.
Originally Posted by SunshineStay
Hi @dumba,
just put an "@" in front of the username and the user is tagged.
What I mean with "plannable" is that redemption rates fluctuate together with the normal rates. This is different from other loyalty programs at chains like Marriott, Starwood or Hilton, where you know beforehand that a standard room will cost a fixed amount of points. That makes points redemption much more of a gamble than with other more established programs.
just put an "@" in front of the username and the user is tagged.
What I mean with "plannable" is that redemption rates fluctuate together with the normal rates. This is different from other loyalty programs at chains like Marriott, Starwood or Hilton, where you know beforehand that a standard room will cost a fixed amount of points. That makes points redemption much more of a gamble than with other more established programs.
Sep 1, 17, 7:59 pm
#182
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Madrid, Spain
Programs: Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond, IHG Ambassador, Melia Platinum, IB Gold, TAP Gold
Posts: 22
Originally Posted by dumba
Hi @SunshineStay,
OK, let's see if the tagging will work! Thanks a lot for the explanation.
Now I see what you mean and totally agree with you... With Melia you never know how much your redemption will cost, because, I guess, it's tied to cash rates and availability. But isn't Hilton doing the same now, after the program revamp? I am not a heavy Hilton user, but I read somewhere that since the recent program update they introduced similar thing.
Anyway, I hope that with the hotel network expansion, MeliaRewards will also evolve and will get better.
OK, let's see if the tagging will work!
Thanks a lot for the explanation.Now I see what you mean and totally agree with you... With Melia you never know how much your redemption will cost, because, I guess, it's tied to cash rates and availability. But isn't Hilton doing the same now, after the program revamp? I am not a heavy Hilton user, but I read somewhere that since the recent program update they introduced similar thing.
Anyway, I hope that with the hotel network expansion, MeliaRewards will also evolve and will get better.
One caveat is that if you have a 20% off code, which you get as gold/platinum, straight point redemption doesn't take the discount code into account, but C&P bookings do.
Oct 30, 17, 10:05 am
#183
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,523
I would like to stay at a Melia hotel for one night in January.
I signed up for Melia Rewards a few days ago, so my status is currently "White," but I've applied for the Amex Platinum offer that would give me free Gold status whenever that application has been processed.
The Melia rate at that property 465 USD is, whilst Amoma/Otel are selling rooms for 275 USD.
I've contacted the hotel directly (apparently the Melia BRG is even more of a joke than IHG's, they never approve claims) and they offered a rate of 300 USD.
I've also read that once you reach the Gold level, you get a 20% discount voucher - but I guess that would only be applicable to the official rate offered on the Melia website?
As the Gold benefits seem quite limited and I don't see myself staying at Melia more often in the future, do you think there is any point in booking for 300 USD instead of 275 USD through Amoma? Or should I wait until my status has been upgraded to Gold?
Such a weird program...
I signed up for Melia Rewards a few days ago, so my status is currently "White," but I've applied for the Amex Platinum offer that would give me free Gold status whenever that application has been processed.
The Melia rate at that property 465 USD is, whilst Amoma/Otel are selling rooms for 275 USD.
I've contacted the hotel directly (apparently the Melia BRG is even more of a joke than IHG's, they never approve claims) and they offered a rate of 300 USD.
I've also read that once you reach the Gold level, you get a 20% discount voucher - but I guess that would only be applicable to the official rate offered on the Melia website?
As the Gold benefits seem quite limited and I don't see myself staying at Melia more often in the future, do you think there is any point in booking for 300 USD instead of 275 USD through Amoma? Or should I wait until my status has been upgraded to Gold?
Such a weird program...
Nov 12, 17, 7:00 am
#184
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1
20% off vouchers
I have a 20% off voucher left from achieving platinum status that is due to expire on 31.12.17. Would I be able to use this voucher for a stay in 2018 if I book before they expire or would I need to complete the stay by 31.12.17?
Feb 18, 18, 8:03 am
#185
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 434
Originally Posted by Points Surfer
Letting mine expire so not sure and have not heard anything. Points never post from Cuba so not really an incentive for me anymore
Apr 13, 18, 7:24 am
#186
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CNF
Programs: Priority Club, TAM Fidelidade, BAEC, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,143
I tried to transfer the 2000 bonus points you get when you register (mine will expire soon...), but get the error "CARD THAT GIVE POINTS, MUST HAVE SOME NOT BONUS MOVEMENT"
Does this mean I cannot transfer these 2000 points, or I can transfer if I have some other income? Would a purchase via the shopping portal count, or they are also considered "bonus"?
Thanks
Does this mean I cannot transfer these 2000 points, or I can transfer if I have some other income? Would a purchase via the shopping portal count, or they are also considered "bonus"?
Thanks
Apr 13, 18, 7:33 am
#187
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canary Islands, Spain
Posts: 78
Originally Posted by neuromancer
I tried to transfer the 2000 bonus points you get when you register (mine will expire soon...), but get the error "CARD THAT GIVE POINTS, MUST HAVE SOME NOT BONUS MOVEMENT"
Does this mean I cannot transfer these 2000 points, or I can transfer if I have some other income? Would a purchase via the shopping portal count, or they are also considered "bonus"?
Thanks
Does this mean I cannot transfer these 2000 points, or I can transfer if I have some other income? Would a purchase via the shopping portal count, or they are also considered "bonus"?
Thanks
Apr 25, 18, 5:13 am
#188
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
I agree with @piblo you can't transfer promo points. But if you earn more points, I think it will convert all your balance into 'transferable'. You might also be able to convert some Amex MR points into Melia. Or indeed, as you mentioned, get some points from a shopping portal.
Oct 3, 18, 10:07 am
#190
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canary Islands, Spain
Posts: 78
Originally Posted by northeastflyer
Hi. I've recently become platinum Melia status but I can't find much information on how I get the lounge priority pass? Thanks for any assistance.
Oct 3, 18, 10:16 am
#191
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Newcastle UK
Posts: 1,061
Thanks. How long after reaching Platinum should it take to get this pass? Also is this valid for me and my partner if traveling together? If we both use the lounge once together, is that the two occasions used or do we get a further occasion to use it?
Oct 3, 18, 11:50 am
#192
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canary Islands, Spain
Posts: 78
Originally Posted by northeastflyer
Thanks. How long after reaching Platinum should it take to get this pass? Also is this valid for me and my partner if traveling together? If we both use the lounge once together, is that the two occasions used or do we get a further occasion to use it?
Oct 4, 18, 8:25 am
#193
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
In my case too it took about 1 month after I reached Platinum. For your birthday you will get a choice of four (or five?) 20% off codes or 2 extra lounge passes. If you choose lounge passes, they will be automatically loaded into your PP card. So in total you will get 4 lounge passes per year.
Oct 16, 18, 2:03 pm
#195
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Posts: 446
I'm relatively new to Melia, having entered the scheme at gold level thanks to Amex platinum back in July. My account shows three 20% discount vouchers, but if I follow the link to use one, it declares that the code is expired... how long are these meant to be valid for post signup / reaching gold?
