Sep 22, 2016, 11:20 pm
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Deal closed Sep 23 - http://news.marriott.com/2016/09/marriott-international-expanded-loyalty-benefits/
FAQ :
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#will-rewards-and-spg-be-turning-into-one-program
Will Rewards and SPG be turning into one program?
These are two of the best programs in the industry, and we want you to benefit from everything that makes SPG and Rewards great. We don’t anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, there’s no change to how you book reservations, manage your accounts or earn Elite night credits, points and miles in the current programs
Status Matches
MR Platinum <--> SPG Platinum
MR Gold <--> SPG Gold
MR Silver <--> SPG Preferred Plus
MR Member <--> SPG Preferred
If your status changes (i.e. Gold->Plat) in one program, your status in the other program will be automatically upgraded within 24 hours per Marriott FAQ
You can now link your Marriott Rewards or Ritz-Carlton Rewards account with your SPG account.
To link your accounts, log in to either account at:
http://www.spg.com/linkmarriott
http://members.marriott.com/
It will be a 3:1 transfer ratio between MR-SPG
If I have Lifetime Status in one of the programs, will I also get it in the other program when I link my accounts?
This is the Official Answer : "We appreciate your loyalty! Lifetime Status is specific to the program that you earned it in. While linking accounts will not result in Lifetime Status in the other program, your Elite status will be matched to the same Elite tier in the other program. Any existing Lifetime Status you already hold within either program will still be enjoyed within that program. We’re working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we don’t anticipate happening until 2018."
Transferring points from SPG to MR does NOT change lifetime MR points.
Transferring points from SPG to MR does NOT count as activity & therefore does not extend the expiration date of points.
SPG platinum member matched to MR plat and now interested in the MR - UA Silver status match ? Check here.
Updated Terms and Conditions for the two programs can be found at
http://members.marriott.com/terms-conditions/
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/legal/spg_terms.html
Complete listing of all the hotel brands in the in the merged company :
http://www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi#ourbrands
http://www.marriott.com/Images/Brands/brands_page_2016/global_architecture_images/US_MAR_SPG_brand_architecture.png
FAQ :
http://members.marriott.com/faq/#will-rewards-and-spg-be-turning-into-one-program
Will Rewards and SPG be turning into one program?
These are two of the best programs in the industry, and we want you to benefit from everything that makes SPG and Rewards great. We don’t anticipate that the two programs will come together before 2018, and we will keep you informed of any updates. In the meantime, there’s no change to how you book reservations, manage your accounts or earn Elite night credits, points and miles in the current programs
Status Matches
MR Platinum <--> SPG Platinum
MR Gold <--> SPG Gold
MR Silver <--> SPG Preferred Plus
MR Member <--> SPG Preferred
If your status changes (i.e. Gold->Plat) in one program, your status in the other program will be automatically upgraded within 24 hours per Marriott FAQ
You can now link your Marriott Rewards or Ritz-Carlton Rewards account with your SPG account.
To link your accounts, log in to either account at:
http://www.spg.com/linkmarriott
http://members.marriott.com/
It will be a 3:1 transfer ratio between MR-SPG
If I have Lifetime Status in one of the programs, will I also get it in the other program when I link my accounts?
This is the Official Answer : "We appreciate your loyalty! Lifetime Status is specific to the program that you earned it in. While linking accounts will not result in Lifetime Status in the other program, your Elite status will be matched to the same Elite tier in the other program. Any existing Lifetime Status you already hold within either program will still be enjoyed within that program. We’re working on more ways to recognize your loyalty and Lifetime Status as we work towards harmonizing the programs, which we don’t anticipate happening until 2018."
Transferring points from SPG to MR does NOT change lifetime MR points.
Transferring points from SPG to MR does NOT count as activity & therefore does not extend the expiration date of points.
SPG platinum member matched to MR plat and now interested in the MR - UA Silver status match ? Check here.
Updated Terms and Conditions for the two programs can be found at
http://members.marriott.com/terms-conditions/
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/legal/spg_terms.html
Complete listing of all the hotel brands in the in the merged company :
http://www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi#ourbrands
http://www.marriott.com/Images/Brands/brands_page_2016/global_architecture_images/US_MAR_SPG_brand_architecture.png
Marriott/Starwood merger closed; FAQs; Status Match; MR & SPG accounts can be linked
Sep 23, 2016, 12:13 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Sweet, I'm all linked. Immediate Platinum status granted with Marriott.
We finally know the conversion value. It's 3 to 1 (3 Marriott points = 1 Starpoint). Right in the middle of the guesses everyone had.
We finally know the conversion value. It's 3 to 1 (3 Marriott points = 1 Starpoint). Right in the middle of the guesses everyone had.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:17 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Yup, as the prior poster showed, the conversion rate is out 3 to 1 (or 1 to 3). Not too bad, could've been worse.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:17 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 598
So far very pleasantly surprised...good point conversion rate and generous status matching!
Sep 23, 2016, 12:21 am
#19
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Starwood and Marriott Merger Update – Now You Can Link Your Accounts
Today marks an exciting day for our members, and we’re thrilled for you to be among the first to hear about it here! With the Starwood and Marriott merger now officially complete, our loyalty programs still remain separate. However, starting today you can unlock an exciting world of new destinations (Budapest, Bahamas and more) and redemption options by linking your SPG account with your Marriott Rewards or Ritz Carlton Rewards account. When you link accounts you will instantly enjoy two new advantages:
• Elite status match
• Points transfer between the programs
You can see full details and link your accounts (or enroll if you’re not already a member) here.
Other than these new account linking advantages, nothing changes today for SPG. Your benefits, elite status and existing reservations are all unaffected. And, you should continue to book, stay, earn and redeem just as you always do.
This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for you! As always, we’ll be here and can help answer any questions that you have regarding today’s news.
[Updated] You may also visit here to link up your accounts.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
• Elite status match
• Points transfer between the programs
You can see full details and link your accounts (or enroll if you’re not already a member) here.
Other than these new account linking advantages, nothing changes today for SPG. Your benefits, elite status and existing reservations are all unaffected. And, you should continue to book, stay, earn and redeem just as you always do.
This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for you! As always, we’ll be here and can help answer any questions that you have regarding today’s news.
[Updated] You may also visit here to link up your accounts.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Last edited by Starwood Lurker II; Sep 23, 2016 at 12:54 am
Sep 23, 2016, 12:23 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,969
Sep 23, 2016, 12:28 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Here is the email I received after linking accounts:
"Success. Your accounts are Linked.
You've successfully linked your SPG® and Marriott Rewards® or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® accounts.
Now you can take advantage of additional opportunities — including reciprocal elite status match and transfer of points between the programs.
Remember, we don't anticipate launching a newly combined program until 2018 at the earliest. This means SPG will continue to run separately until then. During this period, you can continue to earn and redeem as you normally do, and there is no change to how you manage your SPG account or book reservations."
This is also good news for those of us (including me) who are 9 years in towards LTP status. We should be able to achieve it prior to merger (which, if they do continue the lifetime Plat program) at least gives us a chance to be grandfathered into it.
"Success. Your accounts are Linked.
You've successfully linked your SPG® and Marriott Rewards® or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® accounts.
Now you can take advantage of additional opportunities — including reciprocal elite status match and transfer of points between the programs.
Remember, we don't anticipate launching a newly combined program until 2018 at the earliest. This means SPG will continue to run separately until then. During this period, you can continue to earn and redeem as you normally do, and there is no change to how you manage your SPG account or book reservations."
This is also good news for those of us (including me) who are 9 years in towards LTP status. We should be able to achieve it prior to merger (which, if they do continue the lifetime Plat program) at least gives us a chance to be grandfathered into it.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:30 am
#22
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 235
nice.
so SPG Gold will now gets Lounge Access and Breakfast for 2 at Marriott
so SPG Gold will now gets Lounge Access and Breakfast for 2 at Marriott
Sep 23, 2016, 12:31 am
#23
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
Programs: Hyatt Global, Marriot Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,282
>This is also good news for those of us (including me) who are 9 years in towards LTP status. We should be able to achieve it prior to merger (which, if they do continue the lifetime Plat program) at least gives us a chance to be grandfathered into it.
There is no "grandfathering" from Starwood into Marriott. This is disappointing news for those with lifetime Starwood. Where there's a choice, I'll be choosing Hyatt going forward.
There is no "grandfathering" from Starwood into Marriott. This is disappointing news for those with lifetime Starwood. Where there's a choice, I'll be choosing Hyatt going forward.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:33 am
#24
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: PDX
Programs: UA Global Services / Million Miler, Marriott Ambassador / Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 594
What do we make of this wording from the FAQ? (emphasis mine)
I have attained Lifetime status in one of the loyalty programs already. Will that be recognized in the Status Match to the other program?
Don’t worry; you’ll continue to enjoy all the benefits of Lifetime status in the program in which you earned it. We are initially matching your tier status between programs, and when the programs are combined in the future, we’ll consider ways that preserve the continued recognition of our most valued lifetime customers.
Marriott Lifetime Gold requires 1.6M lifetime points earned and 500 nights... Marriott Platinum requires 2M lifetime points earned and 750 nights.
As a lifteime SPG Plat as of one year ago, I have no idea how many lifetime SPG points I've earned, but I do know I'm at around 600 nights. This wording makes it sound like they have every intention of potentially not honoring a lifetime Plat to Plat match in a situation like mine, once the combined program is born.
<reliving the nightmare of lost Million Miler lifetime benefits when CO took over UA...>
I have attained Lifetime status in one of the loyalty programs already. Will that be recognized in the Status Match to the other program?
Don’t worry; you’ll continue to enjoy all the benefits of Lifetime status in the program in which you earned it. We are initially matching your tier status between programs, and when the programs are combined in the future, we’ll consider ways that preserve the continued recognition of our most valued lifetime customers.
Marriott Lifetime Gold requires 1.6M lifetime points earned and 500 nights... Marriott Platinum requires 2M lifetime points earned and 750 nights.
As a lifteime SPG Plat as of one year ago, I have no idea how many lifetime SPG points I've earned, but I do know I'm at around 600 nights. This wording makes it sound like they have every intention of potentially not honoring a lifetime Plat to Plat match in a situation like mine, once the combined program is born.
<reliving the nightmare of lost Million Miler lifetime benefits when CO took over UA...>
Sep 23, 2016, 12:35 am
#25
Join Date: May 2015
Location: LAX, BUR
Programs: AS,AA,JB, HH Gold, Starriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Explorist, Global Entry
Posts: 1,933
Wonder what will happen to SPG cards? Will Chase buy the accounts? I'm to far over 5/24 to get one directly from Chase.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:39 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BSL
Programs: BA OWE, SQ*G, HH Diamond
Posts: 192
COMING SOON
Get ready to link your accounts to enjoy the best of each program.
Instant status match. Transfer points. It’s all about you.
Check back soon.
Get ready to link your accounts to enjoy the best of each program.
Instant status match. Transfer points. It’s all about you.
Check back soon.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:47 am
#27
Original Poster
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 have a Marriott Mastercard in the UK which earns 1 MR per £1... and the SPG AmEx which earns 1 SPG per £1... Not bad to have a non-Amex earning SPG points now too.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:48 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Malaysia
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 143
I have just successfully linked with MR and got Platinum status instantly however in the future to retain Platinum it has to be 75 night which is gonna be tougher.
Sep 23, 2016, 12:50 am
#29
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,969
Sep 23, 2016, 12:51 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: England, though not on purpose.
Posts: 3,563
This is good news, thank you! Is there any extra benefit for Lifetime Platinum SPG, i.e. does the lifetime benefit translate to Marriott?