Dec 7, 2024, 9:06 pm
Last edit by: dayone
Codes to search for rate availability:
S72 to check for Stars
L72 to check for Luminous.
S72 to check for Stars
L72 to check for Luminous.
Marriott STARS and Marriott Luminous (General Discussion Thread)
Aug 28, 2025 | 2:29 pm
#226
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS/Luminous, Hilton for Luxury, Hera, Rosewood Elite and others
Posts: 4,145
Apologies if this is in the wrong place but the answer has proven difficult to find in advance of arriving at the property.
I am contemplating staying at Bellagio Las Vegas next year and can chose from a Virtuoso or STARS rate. From what I understand, STARS would be the preferable option as it's the 'in house' reward programme at the hotel (apart from the MGM programme).. I'm not putting too much stock into this being 'prioritsied' over an FHR or Virtuoso rate at the same property for upgrades etc but nonetheless have nothing to lose by making the STARS booking instead.
What I can't establish is the exact T&Cs of the $30 pp. breakfast credit. Breakfast isn't typically a meal we love, but, if the credit is included it would be good to know the parameters. For example, The Buffet is listed as an option but this venue only offers brunch, not explicitly breakfast. If i turned up at 1pm would the breakfast credit be deducted from the charge? Or, to count as 'breakfast' can it only be used at the named venues AND within a timeframe? The venues are specific and easily found but the timeframe is not.
I am contemplating staying at Bellagio Las Vegas next year and can chose from a Virtuoso or STARS rate. From what I understand, STARS would be the preferable option as it's the 'in house' reward programme at the hotel (apart from the MGM programme).. I'm not putting too much stock into this being 'prioritsied' over an FHR or Virtuoso rate at the same property for upgrades etc but nonetheless have nothing to lose by making the STARS booking instead.
What I can't establish is the exact T&Cs of the $30 pp. breakfast credit. Breakfast isn't typically a meal we love, but, if the credit is included it would be good to know the parameters. For example, The Buffet is listed as an option but this venue only offers brunch, not explicitly breakfast. If i turned up at 1pm would the breakfast credit be deducted from the charge? Or, to count as 'breakfast' can it only be used at the named venues AND within a timeframe? The venues are specific and easily found but the timeframe is not.
- Credit is US$30 per person per day (max two), must be charged to room. Valid at Sadelles, The Buffet, Bellagio Patisserie, Palio, Caf Gelato, Pool Caf. No room service. Tax covered, tip not, no rollover.
- Buffet: weekdays brunch until 3pm, so you can use it at 1pm. Weekends it flips to dinner at 1pm, so no credit after that.
- Sadelles goes until 3pm daily, so thats your later option.
- Officially its breakfast/brunch only. Unofficially, a few reports (Reddit, FlyerTalk) say credits sometimes posted against later meals if charged to room. Dont count on it.
- STARS vs Virtuoso: benefits basically the same.
Aug 28, 2025 | 2:37 pm
#227
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Posts: 214
- Credit is US$30 per person per day (max two), must be charged to room. Valid at Sadelles, The Buffet, Bellagio Patisserie, Palio, Caf Gelato, Pool Caf. No room service. Tax covered, tip not, no rollover.
- Buffet: weekdays brunch until 3pm, so you can use it at 1pm. Weekends it flips to dinner at 1pm, so no credit after that.
- Sadelles goes until 3pm daily, so thats your later option.
- Officially its breakfast/brunch only. Unofficially, a few reports (Reddit, FlyerTalk) say credits sometimes posted against later meals if charged to room. Dont count on it.
- STARS vs Virtuoso: benefits basically the same.
There is also $100 F&B credit which I understand can be used across the MGM network - Bavettes' at Park MGM gets a good write up to use against but happy to take more learned steer on best utilisation of this credit too.
Aug 28, 2025 | 9:07 pm
#229
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,397
Jan 26, 2026 | 1:24 pm
#230
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,397
JW Marriott Tokyo 30% off Cherry Blossom Season
JW Marriott Tokyo has 30% off on Luminous rate when staying 3 nights or more, for stays in March and April. This effectively works out as stay 3 pay 2.
This rate is stackable with your Marriott Bonvoy benefits, plus daily breakfast and a US$100 credit.
This rate is stackable with your Marriott Bonvoy benefits, plus daily breakfast and a US$100 credit.
Jan 29, 2026 | 1:03 am
#232
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LAX, TPE
Programs: CI, JL
Posts: 3,435
If we book two Marriott STAR rates under different guest names and we stay together, would we receive two $100 property credits?
Member A
- Check in on Day 1
- Check out on Day 4
Member B
- Check in on Day 4
- Check out on Day 7
Should we inform the property at check in on Day 1 or just do the regular check in/out process on Day 4?
Member A
- Check in on Day 1
- Check out on Day 4
Member B
- Check in on Day 4
- Check out on Day 7
Should we inform the property at check in on Day 1 or just do the regular check in/out process on Day 4?
Jan 29, 2026 | 1:05 am
#233
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,397
If we book two Marriott STAR rates under different guest names and we stay together, would we receive two $100 property credits?
Member A
- Check in on Day 1
- Check out on Day 4
Member B
- Check in on Day 4
- Check out on Day 7
Should we inform the property at check in on Day 1 or just do the regular check in/out process on Day 4?
Member A
- Check in on Day 1
- Check out on Day 4
Member B
- Check in on Day 4
- Check out on Day 7
Should we inform the property at check in on Day 1 or just do the regular check in/out process on Day 4?
Jan 29, 2026 | 3:36 am
#235
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,397
Jan 29, 2026 | 5:37 am
#236
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,999
Also, this Swiss based company (with website in english) offers these rates as well, though I believe with a membership? https://www.asmallworld.com/
Jan 29, 2026 | 11:41 pm
#238
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Wyndham Diamond
Posts: 1,142
Indulge me, I am rather green when it comes to travel agents.
I'm contemplating a stay at Westin Hapuna Beach Resort this summer using a mix of points + paid stay. I am hoping the paid stays can be done using the Luminous rate.
It's probably not realistic to expect to be able to keep the same (upgraded) room, but of course, I wouldn't mind. I am only a lowly Gold.
Looking at Classic Travel the Rate plan description says:
Am I reading this right? I will have $50 resort credit per stay to use on this resort in addition to getting comp breakfast?
The rate is lower than what I would book on Marriott site directly. What's the catch? This sounds too good to be true
It does say this under Total:
Maybe the total I was quoted on the site is not the final total. If so, how can I find out what the final total is?
Thank you.
I'm contemplating a stay at Westin Hapuna Beach Resort this summer using a mix of points + paid stay. I am hoping the paid stays can be done using the Luminous rate.
It's probably not realistic to expect to be able to keep the same (upgraded) room, but of course, I wouldn't mind. I am only a lowly Gold.
Looking at Classic Travel the Rate plan description says:
Luminous Promotional Offer, deposit required Complimentary Breakfast Additional 50USD one time resort credit Early Check-In and Late Check-Out based on availability Welcome amenity and note from General Manager Complimentary basic high speed wireless internet access
The rate is lower than what I would book on Marriott site directly. What's the catch? This sounds too good to be true
It does say this under Total:
* Additional tax & service charges may apply
Thank you.
Jan 29, 2026 | 11:53 pm
#239
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Asia Pacific
Programs: Virtuoso Travel Advisor - Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Accor & more
Posts: 1,397
Indulge me, I am rather green when it comes to travel agents.
I'm contemplating a stay at Westin Hapuna Beach Resort this summer using a mix of points + paid stay. I am hoping the paid stays can be done using the Luminous rate.
It's probably not realistic to expect to be able to keep the same (upgraded) room, but of course, I wouldn't mind. I am only a lowly Gold.
Looking at Classic Travel the Rate plan description says:
Am I reading this right? I will have $50 resort credit per stay to use on this resort in addition to getting comp breakfast?
The rate is lower than what I would book on Marriott site directly. What's the catch? This sounds too good to be true
It does say this under Total:
Maybe the total I was quoted on the site is not the final total. If so, how can I find out what the final total is?
Thank you.
I'm contemplating a stay at Westin Hapuna Beach Resort this summer using a mix of points + paid stay. I am hoping the paid stays can be done using the Luminous rate.
It's probably not realistic to expect to be able to keep the same (upgraded) room, but of course, I wouldn't mind. I am only a lowly Gold.
Looking at Classic Travel the Rate plan description says:
Am I reading this right? I will have $50 resort credit per stay to use on this resort in addition to getting comp breakfast?
The rate is lower than what I would book on Marriott site directly. What's the catch? This sounds too good to be true
It does say this under Total:
Maybe the total I was quoted on the site is not the final total. If so, how can I find out what the final total is?
Thank you.
Jan 30, 2026 | 12:45 am
#240
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, Hyatt Prive, Marriott STARS/Luminous, Hilton for Luxury, Hera, Rosewood Elite and others
Posts: 4,145
Exactly. Very often Marriott runs promotions that include discounts and free nights, making them cheaper than member rates,. And these rates are almost always on flexible rates.