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
Dec 14, 2017, 10:22 am
#1621
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GRB, MKE, ATW
Programs: DL DM & MM, Hilton Diamond, IC Plt Amb , Marriott LTP, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 571
Just made LTP this past weekend, but not showing on my account as of yet. Still showing LTG. On my 501st night I went to one of my usual SPG hotels in MSP and had called the Plat Ambo. to let confirm the number of stays to see if I for sure was LTP. They confirmed I was so I asked them to call the hotel and let them know as I was traveling w/ my son to see if they could do something special for us. Still hoping for a St. Regis robe w/ my name on it, but just was hoping for a welcome gift or the manager coming out and telling me congrats on achievement, but upon arrival there was nothing. I don't think their system had updated to show it yet, but I wish it was more of a big deal. Yes, I think that SPG has the best hotel loyalty program in the world, but hitting LTP is a huge thing, I am just selfishly wishing a bigger deal was made over it.
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
Dec 14, 2017, 2:31 pm
#1622
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Everywhere
Programs: AA EXP - 3.7MM, Bonv LIFETIME Titan, HH Dmd, Hyatt Glob., Priority Clb Dmd, Ntnl Exec El., Sixt PLT
Posts: 1,680
Just made LTP this past weekend, but not showing on my account as of yet. Still showing LTG. On my 501st night I went to one of my usual SPG hotels in MSP and had called the Plat Ambo. to let confirm the number of stays to see if I for sure was LTP. They confirmed I was so I asked them to call the hotel and let them know as I was traveling w/ my son to see if they could do something special for us. Still hoping for a St. Regis robe w/ my name on it, but just was hoping for a welcome gift or the manager coming out and telling me congrats on achievement, but upon arrival there was nothing. I don't think their system had updated to show it yet, but I wish it was more of a big deal. Yes, I think that SPG has the best hotel loyalty program in the world, but hitting LTP is a huge thing, I am just selfishly wishing a bigger deal was made over it.
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
Dec 14, 2017, 3:55 pm
#1623
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,520
Dec 15, 2017, 11:31 am
#1624
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GRB, MKE, ATW
Programs: DL DM & MM, Hilton Diamond, IC Plt Amb , Marriott LTP, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 571
Good luck to the rest of you that are close to LTP!
Dec 15, 2017, 11:56 am
#1625
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 am not expecting anything, I had seen that some LTP had been sent a St. Regis robe (or some sort of gift) w/ their name on it and thought it was a nice gesture. I would wish that or a choice of options for anyone that hit LTP along w/ the metal card for achieving that milestone. Just about to hit Plat 100 at the end of the week due to the 2x stay/night elite credit promo I received, so that will be a 1st for me.
Good luck to the rest of you that are close to LTP!
Good luck to the rest of you that are close to LTP!
I got my St. Regis robe about a year ago. (link to earlier post in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27526330-post1259.html ) I'm still not LTP, but will be with a few more nights this month. Already have my 500 nights, but need to finish qualifying this year for my 10th year as platinum.
Dec 15, 2017, 12:37 pm
#1626
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Bonvoy LTE
Posts: 1,881
Just made LTP this past weekend, but not showing on my account as of yet. Still showing LTG. On my 501st night I went to one of my usual SPG hotels in MSP and had called the Plat Ambo. to let confirm the number of stays to see if I for sure was LTP. They confirmed I was so I asked them to call the hotel and let them know as I was traveling w/ my son to see if they could do something special for us. Still hoping for a St. Regis robe w/ my name on it, but just was hoping for a welcome gift or the manager coming out and telling me congrats on achievement, but upon arrival there was nothing. I don't think their system had updated to show it yet, but I wish it was more of a big deal. Yes, I think that SPG has the best hotel loyalty program in the world, but hitting LTP is a huge thing, I am just selfishly wishing a bigger deal was made over it.
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
No, I am not looking to be on a float full of SPG LTP in the next Macy Parade, just the robe and Priority Upgrades for Suites!
Dec 19, 2017, 7:50 am
#1627
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,207
I think this milestone may be one of the casualties of the merger. If it had happened two years ago, then it might have been a bigger deal than it is now. Maybe they will make a big deal when the programmes are merged. I'm not holding my breath though.
Dec 20, 2017, 1:19 pm
#1628
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: DL DM/MM , IHG Plat, MR Titanium, HH Gold, EK Frequent Kettle, UA Silver, AA Hater
Posts: 2,020
End of 2018 I will be a 9 year SPG Plat with approx 540 nights.
Any idea how people like myself will be handled if LT status is merged and is more like the Marriott side?
(I also have approx 150 lifetime Marriott nights)
edit: Just realized I would be only 50 nights away from a combined 750. So if they went that route, 50 nights in what would be my 10th SPG platinum year would get me to the original Marriott standard. (not sure how the points part would work)
Any idea how people like myself will be handled if LT status is merged and is more like the Marriott side?
(I also have approx 150 lifetime Marriott nights)
edit: Just realized I would be only 50 nights away from a combined 750. So if they went that route, 50 nights in what would be my 10th SPG platinum year would get me to the original Marriott standard. (not sure how the points part would work)
I am LT SPG Gold...no lifetime with MR but I actually have more nights with MR than with SPG. But no where near close on points....I got rid of the MR Visa a few years ago and that has hurt me.
Dec 20, 2017, 6:01 pm
#1629
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,167
Should be easy for Marriwood to look at CC spend by year (and associated points earned) and multiply x 3 to equalize.
Dec 20, 2017, 8:00 pm
#1630
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: MR/SPG LT Titanium, AA LT PLT, UA SLV, Avis PreferredPlus
Posts: 31,004
Dec 21, 2017, 8:21 am
#1631
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: DL DM/MM , IHG Plat, MR Titanium, HH Gold, EK Frequent Kettle, UA Silver, AA Hater
Posts: 2,020
Trying to juggle too many programs and too many credit cards. I have to hit $50K on DL AX........
I have to have the Chase IHG to keep Plat because I moved my International IHG stays to SPG so will lose Spire/Plat next year without it. But the free night pays for the annual fee; unlike MR free night IHG free night is actually worth something.
I have the HH AX as it is automatic Gold...worth it for free breakfast alone. And starting next year 10 PP per year; not bad...not sure I will use it based on my travel patterns but nice to have it in case.
Once the dust settles I will get probably whichever card is better for the combined SPG/MR program.
Anyway, to get back on topic, I sure hope the combined lifetime is good.
Dec 21, 2017, 8:26 am
#1632
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE USA
Programs: DL DM/MM , IHG Plat, MR Titanium, HH Gold, EK Frequent Kettle, UA Silver, AA Hater
Posts: 2,020
Either you meant with bated breath, or you just ate a worm 
(for the record I will be pulling for PIT but we all know what will happen)
Last edited by dilbertsdaddy; Dec 21, 2017 at 8:35 am
Dec 29, 2017, 5:53 pm
#1633
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: wurtulla,queensland,australia
Programs: hh diamond,Qantas club life,AA EX-explat.SPG plat.
Posts: 1,431
Well have made my 500 nights.My dashboard looks like this-
Dec 30, 2017, 9:19 am
#1634
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
Programs: BMI Diamond Club Gold forever
Posts: 6,367
I just rolled past 499 to 500, still showing LTG though
Dec 30, 2017, 10:59 am
#1635
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,668