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
Feb 19, 2014, 10:07 pm
#781
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver SPG Lifetime Gold
Posts: 530
I'm at close to 700 nights, so I've already hit Gold. Issue is that the nights were over a 7 year period, which means I need another 3 for the lifetime Platinum.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
Feb 19, 2014, 10:29 pm
#782
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
I'm at close to 700 nights, so I've already hit Gold. Issue is that the nights were over a 7 year period, which means I need another 3 for the lifetime Platinum.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
Feb 19, 2014, 11:01 pm
#783
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1k, SPG/Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,020
I'm at close to 700 nights, so I've already hit Gold. Issue is that the nights were over a 7 year period, which means I need another 3 for the lifetime Platinum.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
I estimate I will have about 10-12 leisure stays annually going forward, and I can get a few more through the SPG AMEX. Is it worth to add around 10-15 stays per year as a mattress run to hit Platinum? This leaves me at 10 stays/year ( at $100/night) over 3 years. Total estimate out of the pocket cost is approximately $3,000 to achieve this status.
I'm somewhat on the fence on this one, however I do appreciate feedback from the community.
If you value a better room or suite, club access, internet access, more points or free breakfast at even a minimal $50 value per stay over gold, you will recoup at least $600/yr in benefits (12 stays per year) meaning your ROI comes through in 5 years (longer if you want to amortize interest on your $3k). On most of my multi night leisure stays the plat benefits are worth hundreds of dollars per stay to me.
Feb 20, 2014, 7:21 am
#784
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Yes, worth it based on your travel pattern.
If you value a better room or suite, club access, internet access, more points or free breakfast at even a minimal $50 value per stay over gold, you will recoup at least $600/yr in benefits (12 stays per year) meaning your ROI comes through in 5 years (longer if you want to amortize interest on your $3k). On most of my multi night leisure stays the plat benefits are worth hundreds of dollars per stay to me.
If you value a better room or suite, club access, internet access, more points or free breakfast at even a minimal $50 value per stay over gold, you will recoup at least $600/yr in benefits (12 stays per year) meaning your ROI comes through in 5 years (longer if you want to amortize interest on your $3k). On most of my multi night leisure stays the plat benefits are worth hundreds of dollars per stay to me.
At today's interest rates, that amortization will dramatically alter the ROI....
Feb 20, 2014, 10:00 am
#785
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver SPG Lifetime Gold
Posts: 530
Thanks for the replies. I am leaning towards making the mattress run to his the lifetime status. Free breakfast/lounge access/suite upgrades is something I value highly.
Starting next week, I'll lose my Plat status for the first time since 2006, and I already miss it.
Starting next week, I'll lose my Plat status for the first time since 2006, and I already miss it.
Feb 22, 2014, 11:18 pm
#786
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,230
SW Lurker's I believe that a strong argument can be made to count these PLT years from the double night status promotion towards LT status, particularly since AMEX nights are being counted.
Do you think you could champion this cause for us ? I'm not asking for the nights to be counted just the PLT years. How about it ?
Do you think you could champion this cause for us ? I'm not asking for the nights to be counted just the PLT years. How about it ?
I'm afraid they aren't eligible for Lifetime count.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Feb 24, 2014, 10:59 am
#787
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 24, 2014, 3:12 pm
#788
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Since Lurkers are passing on wish lists, now that I am LTP, I would like SPG to make it incredibly difficult for anyone else to qualify. Thank you.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Last edited by Flews; Feb 24, 2014 at 5:10 pm Reason: Fixed an oops.
Feb 24, 2014, 3:43 pm
#789
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,010
Feb 25, 2014, 9:12 pm
#790
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: UA 1K, DL Diamond, Hyatt Plat, AA Plat, SPG Plat/Lifetime Plat, Amex Plat / PRG, DClub
Posts: 308
Was at the Walt Disney Dolphin last week. Chatting with the guy at check-in about how my Plat card looks more like a gold card than a Plat one ... since the background colour is yellow/gold. He told me not to worry - was clearly Plat to him.
Then...he went on to talk about how the LP card is worth seeing. Talked about how he's in awe whenever he sees it.
Is it that cool?
Then thought to myself: two more years...
Feb 26, 2014, 10:04 am
#791
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MIA, VIE and DPS
Programs: DL Plat 1MM, AA EXP 3MM, SQ Krisflyer Gold, UA Silver, Marriott LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 1,132
Yeah, the card is cool. But I feel silly carrying it never mind showing it since we all know the number is already in the system
Feb 26, 2014, 12:23 pm
#792
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Two more years and then I'm with you...
Was at the Walt Disney Dolphin last week. Chatting with the guy at check-in about how my Plat card looks more like a gold card than a Plat one ... since the background colour is yellow/gold. He told me not to worry - was clearly Plat to him.
Then...he went on to talk about how the LP card is worth seeing. Talked about how he's in awe whenever he sees it.
Is it that cool?
Then thought to myself: two more years...
Was at the Walt Disney Dolphin last week. Chatting with the guy at check-in about how my Plat card looks more like a gold card than a Plat one ... since the background colour is yellow/gold. He told me not to worry - was clearly Plat to him.
Then...he went on to talk about how the LP card is worth seeing. Talked about how he's in awe whenever he sees it.
Is it that cool?
Then thought to myself: two more years...
Cheers,
Feb 26, 2014, 2:08 pm
#793
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,010
The card is cool, but mine went right into storage with my pile of "normal" cards. I've never carried around/had a need for my normal card, and I would feel like a DYKWIA.
Feb 26, 2014, 6:40 pm
#794
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: YYC; YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 231
Feb 27, 2014, 1:09 am
#795
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
I don't have mine with me (like CPRich, I never carry it, because I never need it). But Google is your friend:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=st...w=1600&bih=785
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=st...w=1600&bih=785