SPG Ambassador worth it?
Jun 10, 2018, 2:35 am
#166
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
Just as an aside... nobody can be forcefully merged as they may not know or be able to perfectly detect your MR account is "similar" to your SPG account and then "force" them together. Some people may go by different address and names over different accounts, and might even have more than one account (perhaps they forgot they started an account and over time just started a new one, etc.)... the merging process requires the account holder to tell SPG/MR which two accounts to merge from each side.
Jun 10, 2018, 5:16 am
#167
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
The purpose would be to be able to count the Marriott nights towards status in exchange for also having to meet a spend requirement. I'm on the edge where it's unclear whether it'll be easier for me to do $20k spend or stretch to 100 without counting Marriott. (Unlike last year where I easily cleared 130 SPG only, I'm spending a lot more nights at Hyatt and Marriott this year)
My ambassador explicitly said it was dependent on whether I choose to "merge" accounts later. This is a sample size of one, so it could just be a misunderstanding of the plans. Just reporting my data points.
My ambassador explicitly said it was dependent on whether I choose to "merge" accounts later. This is a sample size of one, so it could just be a misunderstanding of the plans. Just reporting my data points.
Jun 10, 2018, 11:35 am
#168
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
Just as an aside... nobody can be forcefully merged as they may not know or be able to perfectly detect your MR account is "similar" to your SPG account and then "force" them together. Some people may go by different address and names over different accounts, and might even have more than one account (perhaps they forgot they started an account and over time just started a new one, etc.)... the merging process requires the account holder to tell SPG/MR which two accounts to merge from each side.
Jun 10, 2018, 12:20 pm
#169
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
I just earned Ambassador service for the first time and am scheduled to have a telephone “meet & greet” with my Ambassador next week.
For those of you with successful Ambassador relationships do you have any tips?
For those of you with successful Ambassador relationships do you have any tips?
Jun 10, 2018, 12:22 pm
#170
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Low expectations, and be pleasantly surprised every now and then.
Jun 10, 2018, 12:38 pm
#171
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Chicago
Programs: American ExPlat SPG Plat
Posts: 21
Jun 10, 2018, 12:59 pm
#172
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
Jun 11, 2018, 2:42 am
#173
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: SPG PLT 100+, TK ELITE+
Posts: 58
My Ambassador didn't even congratulate me on my birthday this year. Am I too finicky?
Jun 11, 2018, 3:59 am
#174
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,510
Jun 11, 2018, 10:14 am
#175
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Jun 11, 2018, 10:23 am
#176
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,712
Jun 11, 2018, 10:25 am
#177
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,510
I'm actually surprised that SPG has never asked us to rate our ambassadors to help them identify the true gems who could perhaps mentor the ones that aren't so great. Surely they would see a pattern.
Jun 11, 2018, 10:55 am
#178
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Years ago (2006? 2007?) I had an unofficial “Ambassador” named John who was amazing. He was a Platinum Representative who worked with 20 or so Plat members (his one failing was emailing us without using blind copy
He reached out to properties before our stays and often surprised us with room amenities. He alerted us of upcoming promotions and helped solve any issues we had.So I have an idea of what a great Ambassador can do.
Jun 11, 2018, 12:16 pm
#179
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Thai, Cathay, Lufthansa, Delta, SPG, Hilton, IH, LHW
Posts: 292
For your info, just learnt they have a grand total of 247 ambassadors. Wondering how many PLAT100 each take cares of. I made Ambassador level last year on my way to LTP...like many other, I'm way less than impressed. Obviously, no contact by my Ambassador for my birthday too!
So like many people, I'll be happy with PLAT 75 in the future, and putting all extra nights somewhere else.
Won't miss my Ambassador for sure....had two of them, I politely would give them a 3/10! Sad, as I believe Platinum level is top notch with Starwood. Crazy to think they make us truly happy till you reach that 100 nights...
So like many people, I'll be happy with PLAT 75 in the future, and putting all extra nights somewhere else.
Won't miss my Ambassador for sure....had two of them, I politely would give them a 3/10! Sad, as I believe Platinum level is top notch with Starwood. Crazy to think they make us truly happy till you reach that 100 nights...
Jun 11, 2018, 1:01 pm
#180
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
I haven't received anything on my birthday last year, and don't expect I will this year despite having a birthday coming up. In fact, my Ambassador never does anything proactive.
He does help with small issues (billing and otherwise), and he will contact a hotel when I ask for special consideration (upgrades on important stays, etc.).
Overall, I'm happy. I have no expectations of ever receiving a surprise, but I do think asking him for help w/ special treatments has worked well in the past.
He does help with small issues (billing and otherwise), and he will contact a hotel when I ask for special consideration (upgrades on important stays, etc.).
Overall, I'm happy. I have no expectations of ever receiving a surprise, but I do think asking him for help w/ special treatments has worked well in the past.