Aug 25, 2017, 7:19 am
Last edit by: Oxon Flyer
It can take up to 7 business days from the day you qualified for your Lifetime Platinum status to be picked up by the system.
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Starwood / Marriott merger
Q : What will happen to my Lifetime Status when the programs merge together in the future?
A : Rest assured we will always recognize your Lifetime Status, whether it is today in your earned program or in the future with a new, combined program.
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#what-will-happen-to-my-lifetime-status-when-the-programs-merge-together-in-the-future
Discussion: SPG Lifetime™ Gold and SPG Lifetime™ Platinum status
Apr 25, 2018, 2:04 pm
#2086
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
Don't expect your higher status to get recognized until after the threshold stay posts to your account. And even then previously booked stays may not get updated unless the property does a refresh on your reservation. From my experience just like making the regular tiers, there's nothing to expect making LT status. Just enjoy the benefits without having to chase the nights.
Apr 25, 2018, 3:01 pm
#2087
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Albany, NY
Programs: SPG LTP, Hyatt Globalist, HH Gold, IHGPlat, RadGold, Marriott Plat, BW Diamond
Posts: 172
Just want to say congrats to you on achieving SPG Lifetime Platinum! It is an accomplishment, and shows your loyalty to the brand. Even though no one has to formally acknowledge it, it couldn’t hurt for you to send an email to the hotel mentioning that you’re looking forward to your stay as a newly minted SPG LTP. Also you could mention it upon checking in if you like. It might help get a bit of overall platinum treatment - like a suite upgrade. I enjoyed my stay there a couple of years ago, but I did feel that I had to advocate for myself in order to get my upgrade. Good luck! And, again, congrats!
Last edited by Travelosopher; Apr 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm Reason: Typo
Apr 25, 2018, 8:16 pm
#2088
Join Date: May 2003
Location: LCY
Programs: SQ Krisflyer, QR Privilege Club, MB LT Plt (1K+ nights thx MB)
Posts: 1,038
I would caution against assuming that most SPG Lifetimers will have earned 666,667 SPG points. With a ‘Points per $ spend’ regime, and without inflation indexing, a simple points total is prejudicial against those who earned the majority of their points, say, 10-15 years ago, when you got significantly fewer points per night than you do now. Those same people who are, arguably, SPGs most loyal customers.
May 6, 2018, 5:48 pm
#2089
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,745
Hmmm. Disappointing that there is no official position report from Marriott on this yet.
May 6, 2018, 7:25 pm
#2090
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BDU
Programs: DL:MM, Marriott:LTT
Posts: 8,779
Not sure which "this" you mean but it is probably either whether SPG LTPs w/750+ nights will be LTPP or whether SPG Gs who got a status match will be considered PP in the new program until the end of the year. Either way, the longer it takes the more likely it is that they are considering the answer you want so be patient. As for the LTPP issue, it would be easy for Marriott to say no, but if they were to say yes they would first need to get the okay from franchisees and make necessary IT changes, so the longer it takes the more likely they are making sure they can say yes. Same for the G status match issue. The person in charge of the new program clearly said status match won't matter but a couple of remote execs said otherwise in interviews. It would have been easy to stick to what was originally intended, but if they are going to switch to what the execs said they need to get agreement and be sure they and make sure they can make the needed technical changes. Taking time indicates they are not giving a quick, easy no answer.
May 6, 2018, 7:36 pm
#2091
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,755
May 8, 2018, 9:23 am
#2092
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,745
May 8, 2018, 12:16 pm
#2093
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: MR-Amb, Hyatt-Globalist, AA-EXP
Posts: 1,744
Has anyone received their metal card recently? I made lifetime platinum back in March and am hoping I get my lifetime platinum package before they stop doing them. I'm assuming/hoping it will be business as usual until August.
May 8, 2018, 2:51 pm
#2094
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
I too am waiting after attaining LTP in Mid March. I realize the card is a relic now, but I still hope I get it.
IIRC the promised date was mid May.
IIRC the promised date was mid May.
May 8, 2018, 6:25 pm
#2095
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MKE
Programs: Fly: AA EXP UA Gold MM Stay: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat Drive: Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 782
I qualified for LTP in late December. I received my metal card in mid-April. Not sure why it takes so long, but hopefully you'll still get them.
May 8, 2018, 8:17 pm
#2096
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: MR-Amb, Hyatt-Globalist, AA-EXP
Posts: 1,744
Crazy timing, I actually came home to it today on my porch. So they are definitely still sending them out.
May 9, 2018, 1:09 am
#2097
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
May 23, 2018, 3:16 pm
#2098
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
Marriott has very, VERY large shoes to fill...
Wow I'm still amazed while staying at the Sheraton Newfoundland. Everyday I get a present from the GM Mr. Dennis Davies. Like tonight (my 3rd night here) i got another free bottle of wine AND FREE lobsters! And a gift from the guest services director here!
Compliments from the GM Mr Davies @ Sheraton Newfoundland
Yesterday my 2nd night, the executive team at the Sheraton Newfoundland like the GM and all other directors and my ambassadors surprised me with a screeching in ceremony in the lounge.
The Management team at the Sheraton Newfoundland
With the fantastic and very hands on GM Mr. Davies!
My gift from the management team (2nd day gift)
And on my first night, my the GM upgraded me to their largest Suite where Queen Elizabeth stayed at back in 1997! On top of that i got another free bottle of wine and chocolates
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Super happy and super blessed to have stayed at the Sheraton Newfoundland to celebrate my LTP with SPG when the GM is someone like Mr. Davies and his wonderful executive team and all the staffs here! Also super thankful to my SPG Ambassador for making this all happen as well!
Hopefully Marriott learns a thing or 2 about treating LTPP guests as well!
Compliments from the GM Mr Davies @ Sheraton Newfoundland
Yesterday my 2nd night, the executive team at the Sheraton Newfoundland like the GM and all other directors and my ambassadors surprised me with a screeching in ceremony in the lounge.
The Management team at the Sheraton Newfoundland
With the fantastic and very hands on GM Mr. Davies!
My gift from the management team (2nd day gift)
And on my first night, my the GM upgraded me to their largest Suite where Queen Elizabeth stayed at back in 1997! On top of that i got another free bottle of wine and chocolates
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Super happy and super blessed to have stayed at the Sheraton Newfoundland to celebrate my LTP with SPG when the GM is someone like Mr. Davies and his wonderful executive team and all the staffs here! Also super thankful to my SPG Ambassador for making this all happen as well!
Hopefully Marriott learns a thing or 2 about treating LTPP guests as well!
May 23, 2018, 3:22 pm
#2099
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Wow I'm still amazed while staying at the Sheraton Newfoundland. Everyday I get a present from the GM Mr. Dennis Davies. Like tonight (my 3rd night here) i got another free bottle of wine AND FREE lobsters! And a gift from the guest services director here!
Compliments from the GM Mr Davies @ Sheraton Newfoundland
Yesterday my 2nd night, the executive team at the Sheraton Newfoundland like the GM and all other directors and my ambassadors surprised me with a screeching in ceremony in the lounge.
The Management team at the Sheraton Newfoundland
With the fantastic and very hands on GM Mr. Davies!
My gift from the management team (2nd day gift)
And on my first night, my the GM upgraded me to their largest Suite where Queen Elizabeth stayed at back in 1997! On top of that i got another free bottle of wine and chocolates
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Super happy and super blessed to have stayed at the Sheraton Newfoundland to celebrate my LTP with SPG when the GM is someone like Mr. Davies and his wonderful executive team and all the staffs here! Also super thankful to my SPG Ambassador for making this all happen as well!
Hopefully Marriott learns a thing or 2 about treating LTPP guests as well!
Compliments from the GM Mr Davies @ Sheraton Newfoundland
Yesterday my 2nd night, the executive team at the Sheraton Newfoundland like the GM and all other directors and my ambassadors surprised me with a screeching in ceremony in the lounge.
The Management team at the Sheraton Newfoundland
With the fantastic and very hands on GM Mr. Davies!
My gift from the management team (2nd day gift)
And on my first night, my the GM upgraded me to their largest Suite where Queen Elizabeth stayed at back in 1997! On top of that i got another free bottle of wine and chocolates
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Marriott has very very large shoes to fill regarding treating lifetime guests
Super happy and super blessed to have stayed at the Sheraton Newfoundland to celebrate my LTP with SPG when the GM is someone like Mr. Davies and his wonderful executive team and all the staffs here! Also super thankful to my SPG Ambassador for making this all happen as well!
Hopefully Marriott learns a thing or 2 about treating LTPP guests as well!
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
May 23, 2018, 10:48 pm
#2100
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
Nice lobster and nice shoes, BTW. 
I had none of it when qualified back in 2012 at Westin Diplomat. 
Except the upgrade to the similar size suite with the ocean view and two balconies. : But that had nothing to do with reaching LTP, just a regular generous upgrade at that long gone old friend...
I had none of it when qualified back in 2012 at Westin Diplomat. Except the upgrade to the similar size suite with the ocean view and two balconies. : But that had nothing to do with reaching LTP, just a regular generous upgrade at that long gone old friend...