Mar 9, 2016, 12:19 pm
Last edit by: controller1
For those with questions regarding the best timing for applying for a Platinum or Gold status match, this is the policy to keep in mind for your individual determination:
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
SPG Status Match Request and Challenge Policy : Discussion Master Thread
Apr 29, 2017, 10:57 pm
#706
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ORD/MKE
Programs: UA General Member, AA Gold, SPG (Bonvoy) Gold; IHG Plat. Ambassador
Posts: 399
Does anyone know how long it will take after meeting the 18 night platinum challenge I will see my status change?
Apr 29, 2017, 11:18 pm
#707
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
Is it still the case that if you have any type of SPG status you are not allowed to do a challenge?
I barely stayed at SPG in 2016, having made Hyatt Diamond. I have SPG Gold via Amex Plat but have a few months of business travel coming up and thinking about placing it with SPG.
I barely stayed at SPG in 2016, having made Hyatt Diamond. I have SPG Gold via Amex Plat but have a few months of business travel coming up and thinking about placing it with SPG.
Apr 29, 2017, 11:57 pm
#708
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
Apr 30, 2017, 10:00 am
#709
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ORD/MKE
Programs: UA General Member, AA Gold, SPG (Bonvoy) Gold; IHG Plat. Ambassador
Posts: 399
Anyone been though something similar?
Apr 30, 2017, 12:58 pm
#710
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,926
I mentioned only a few pages back that my Marriott status updated the following day after my SPG status was updated.
Apr 30, 2017, 5:59 pm
#711
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
Would I still get SNA's when hitting platinum with the challenge? Will hit 50 nights in about 2 months, but figured I'd just go for this since we have no idea what state the program will be in in the next few years
Apr 30, 2017, 10:01 pm
#712
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
You only get SNA if you hit 50 nights in a year.
May 7, 2017, 1:06 pm
#713
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: DL Silver, AS MVP, UA Silver, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 3,883
Status Challenge & Multiple/Overlapping Rooms
I normally hang out in the HHonors section as that's my primary program. That said, I'm in the midst of a Platinum Challenge since my travel has picked up enough to keep 2/3 programs and it's also by far the easiest way to Marriott Platinum. How does SPG handle multiple rooms and overlapping reservations in general, and specific to challenges? My primary example is in reference to an upcoming stay where I will have 3 rooms checking in at the same time, 2 of those rooms for 3 nights and 1 room for only 2 nights, all at the same property. Will I received 3 nights towards the challenge? 6? 8?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
May 7, 2017, 1:29 pm
#715
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 989
I normally hang out in the HHonors section as that's my primary program. That said, I'm in the midst of a Platinum Challenge since my travel has picked up enough to keep 2/3 programs and it's also by far the easiest way to Marriott Platinum. How does SPG handle multiple rooms and overlapping reservations in general, and specific to challenges? My primary example is in reference to an upcoming stay where I will have 3 rooms checking in at the same time, 2 of those rooms for 3 nights and 1 room for only 2 nights, all at the same property. Will I received 3 nights towards the challenge? 6? 8?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
May 7, 2017, 2:08 pm
#717
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,031
I normally hang out in the HHonors section as that's my primary program. That said, I'm in the midst of a Platinum Challenge since my travel has picked up enough to keep 2/3 programs and it's also by far the easiest way to Marriott Platinum. How does SPG handle multiple rooms and overlapping reservations in general, and specific to challenges? My primary example is in reference to an upcoming stay where I will have 3 rooms checking in at the same time, 2 of those rooms for 3 nights and 1 room for only 2 nights, all at the same property. Will I received 3 nights towards the challenge? 6? 8?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Post #690 upthread should be of interest to you.
May 7, 2017, 7:45 pm
#719
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: Marriott - Platinum/LTG | KF *G QPPS (working on TPPS) | OZ - Diamond Plus
Posts: 188
I received full credit for multiple rooms booked last year across several stays during a plat challenge; the only conditions are that all bookings have to be on a qualifying rate (e.g. no free nights, C+P, or employee rates), the folio has to have your name and SPG number on them and you have to book and pay for them.
Just to add, IsleOfMan can also expect to clock 3 stays for this (unlike HH which only gives 1 stay credit no matter how many rooms you have!)
Just to add, IsleOfMan can also expect to clock 3 stays for this (unlike HH which only gives 1 stay credit no matter how many rooms you have!)
Jun 6, 2017, 2:40 pm
#720
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: LA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, SPG/Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,192
Can I confirm that 4th nights free offered by the likes of Amex FHR and Mastercard World Elite would count as qualifying nights for the purposes of the challenge? (as mentioned in post #686 )
I was told by an agent via email that only the first 3 nights would be considered as qualifying, and the T&C of the challenge does say that only paid nights would count.
I have quite a few upcoming stays with 4th night free, and it would be good to have this clarified.
I was told by an agent via email that only the first 3 nights would be considered as qualifying, and the T&C of the challenge does say that only paid nights would count.
I have quite a few upcoming stays with 4th night free, and it would be good to have this clarified.
Can the lurkers here confirm?