May 2, 2022, 8:48 pm
Last edit by: pentiumvi
How to View Lifetime Status: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-22489
Lifetime Status Details: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-22145
Elite processing: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-34363
In 2024 I achieved a new higher level.
In 2023 I achieved a new higher level.
If you achieved a higher Elite status during 2022, your 2022 Eligible Status Year for the new, higher tier was applied at the time of achievement.
If you did not meet the published criteria to renew your current status in 2022, your 2022 Eligible Status Year for your current status will be added in January 2023, and your Eligible Status Year for your new status will be added in March 2023 when your Elite status is updated.
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As part of our regular process, Members receive their qualifying year towards Lifetime Elite status in one of two ways:
If you maintain the same Elite level for 2022, your 2022 year of Elite status will be applied to your Account in January 2023. If you achieve a higher Elite level during 2022, your 2022 year of tenure for the new, higher level will be applied at the time of achievement.
Examples:
Lifetime Status Details: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-22145
Elite processing: https://help.marriott.com/s/article/Article-34363
How and when will my Eligible Status Years for 2024 and 2025 be applied to my Account?
In 2024 I achieved a new higher level.
- 2024 Tenure: Added at time of achievement in 2024 in real time.
- 2025 Tenure: Will be added on January 1, 2026, unless a higher level is achieved during 2025.
- 2024 Tenure: Added on January 1, 2025.
- 2025 Tenure: Added third week of January 2025.
- 2024 Tenure: Added on January 1, 2025.
- 2025 Tenure: For new status, one level below current status, tenure will be added in early March 2025.
How and when will my Eligible Status Years for 2023 and 2024 be applied to my Account?
In 2023 I achieved a new higher level.
- 2023 Tenure: Added at time of achievement in 2023 in real time.
- 2024 Tenure: Will be added on January 1, 2025, unless a higher level is achieved during 2024.
- 2023 Tenure: Added on January 1, 2024.
- 2024 Tenure: Added third week of January 2024.
- 2023 Tenure: Added on January 1, 2024.
- 2024 Tenure: For new status, one level below current status, tenure will be added in early March.
How will my Eligible Status Years for 2022 be applied to my Account and when?
If you maintained the same Elite status in 2022 that you started with in 2022 , your 2022 Eligible Status Year for your current status will be applied to your Account in January 2023.If you achieved a higher Elite status during 2022, your 2022 Eligible Status Year for the new, higher tier was applied at the time of achievement.
If you did not meet the published criteria to renew your current status in 2022, your 2022 Eligible Status Year for your current status will be added in January 2023, and your Eligible Status Year for your new status will be added in March 2023 when your Elite status is updated.
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When will my 2021 qualifying year of Elite status be applied to my Account so I can track my path to Lifetime Elite Status?
As part of our regular process, Members receive their qualifying year towards Lifetime Elite status in one of two ways:
- If you maintain the same Elite level that you started the year with, your Qualifying Year of Elite status will be applied to your Account in January of the following year. Please Note: In November 2021, when we extended the Elite status that Members earned in 2019 or 2020, Members received their 2021 Qualifying Year of Elite status.
- If you achieve a higher Elite level during the year than the previous year, your Qualifying Year for the new, higher level will be applied at the time of achievement. Please Note: If you achieved a higher Elite level during 2021, your 2021 qualifying year of Elite status, was applied at the time of achievement.
If you maintain the same Elite level for 2022, your 2022 year of Elite status will be applied to your Account in January 2023. If you achieve a higher Elite level during 2022, your 2022 year of tenure for the new, higher level will be applied at the time of achievement.
Examples:
- A Member achieved Gold Elite in 2019 and enjoyed the status in 2020. They received their 2020 year of Gold Elite status in July 2020 when we extended their status. Due to status extensions, the Member received their 2021 year of tenure in November 2021 when they their status was extended to February 2023.
- A Member achieved Platinum Elite in 2020 and enjoyed the status in 2021. They received their 2021 year of Platinum status in November 2021 when they their status was extended to February 2023.
- A Gold Elite Member achieved Platinum Elite in April 2021; the Platinum year of Elite status for 2021 was applied upon achievement (in April 2021).
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status General Discussion [Master Thread]
Jan 22, 2026 | 12:37 pm
#3856
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
Programs: AA: PP, MM/LTG | UA: SLV | Bonvoy LT Ti | HH Diamond | IHG PLT | Avis PC | National Executive
Posts: 1,094
From time to time I'm curious about Lifetime Titanium. I hear they no longer grant it, although mine still shows as valid. I' was unsure about benefits since they seem always pretty good and have stayed similar since the Starwood merger apparently grandfathered me and changed from Platinum to Titanium when that arrived in the program.
I suspect that at 1172 nights to date and 24 years as Platinum or above probably affects that.
However, I have noted that at ST Regis and even JW Marriott they end out providing more amenities than are officially noted, in particular free meals from time to time at St Regis.
I wonder what others among us who have Lifetime status have noted? Especially things not stated parts of the program. In particular I do not stay at Marriott properties enough any more to have Ambassador stays.
I suspect that at 1172 nights to date and 24 years as Platinum or above probably affects that.
However, I have noted that at ST Regis and even JW Marriott they end out providing more amenities than are officially noted, in particular free meals from time to time at St Regis.
I wonder what others among us who have Lifetime status have noted? Especially things not stated parts of the program. In particular I do not stay at Marriott properties enough any more to have Ambassador stays.
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins
I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.cheers!
Jan 22, 2026 | 1:03 pm
#3857
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
Programs: AA: PP, MM/LTG | UA: SLV | Bonvoy LT Ti | HH Diamond | IHG PLT | Avis PC | National Executive
Posts: 1,094
We don't travel much now, and rarely stay at full-service Marriott properties (more typically Springhill or Residence Inn near family in a suburban area). On the rare occasions we're in a Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, or Luxury Collection I've noted nothing that seemed more extraordinary than Platinum/Titanium benefits.
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.
cheers!
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins
I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.cheers!
Jan 22, 2026 | 4:34 pm
#3859
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: Marriott Titanium -> United Silver
Posts: 1,479
My wife feels Marriott properties across the portfolio have fallen very far from what was once a high standard; these are no longer her first choice when we travel, and she usually wins I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.
I can't say I have strong feelings either way, but agree it doesn't 'feel special' and incline me toward Marriott over anything else.
Jan 22, 2026 | 4:55 pm
#3860
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Global
Programs: Self-funded; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; LT Gold, World of Hyatt Globalist, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 322
Jan 22, 2026 | 5:50 pm
#3861
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Programs: MB Ambassador, WOH Globalist, HH Diamond (Aspire), IHG Plat (CC), UA (*G) Gold, AA Plat (OWS)
Posts: 10,029
Opened the app today - looks like Lifetime Gold was given due to the confetti - Mother, Ive made it!
Jan 22, 2026 | 6:46 pm
#3862
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: Marriott Titanium -> United Silver
Posts: 1,479
Im a 9 years and 585 nights, so Ill have to go a bit over 600 to get my final year. I never thought Id get there pre-covid but Marriott became overly generous with cc nights and double night promos so its been pretty easy to do the last several years.
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:16 pm
#3863
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 12,043
add me as another one at 9 years. I am currently at 582 "nights". I missed out completely last year on double nights promo due to personal matters, but nevertheless would have needed another (status) year (2026) anyway to move the ticker to 10 years.
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:37 pm
#3864
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QRPC PLT/OW EMD; Bonvoy LT Titanium
Posts: 14,559
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:40 pm
#3865
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .60 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 17,933
Jan 22, 2026 | 8:46 pm
#3866
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,945
In general, I've noticed fewer extras since Bonvoy started, and this is coming from someone who was previously Lifetime Platinum with Marriott Rewards.
Jan 23, 2026 | 10:07 am
#3867
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ PPS, Mar LTT, Hyatt LTG, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,152
After petitioning, those SPG LT Plat with 750 or more nights were granted LT Titanium in order to match those coming from the legacy Marriott program. Those without 750 nights remained LT Plat under Bonvoy.
Jan 23, 2026 | 10:32 am
#3868
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SE1, London & White River, South Africa
Posts: 24,598
Jan 23, 2026 | 3:16 pm
#3870
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Global
Programs: Self-funded; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium; LT Gold, World of Hyatt Globalist, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 322
I'm at 680 nights already, so I just need the additional Titanium year to be done with it. The Covid rollover status was nice. I think I'd be at 750+ nights if stays didn't stop during the pandemic.
