Marriott Plat Status for Matched UA Elites staring Aug 18,2018 until Jan 2019, after?
Dec 27, 2018, 9:05 am
#331
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Now on the flip side of my personal beliefs, it is nice to be offered some level of premium status based on the loyalty of another program. In these cases I don't believe the upper tier status levels should be offered gratis. In terms of Marriott, maybe Silver status should be offered gratis and certainly no higher than Gold. This would diminish those who really are loyal to Marriott properties and that would probably not be wise in the long run for any frequent traveler program. A better program with worthy amenities earned based on status is, and always will be, the way to attain loyalty.
Last edited by RobotDoctor; Dec 27, 2018 at 9:06 am Reason: grammar and punctuation
Dec 27, 2018, 10:37 am
#332
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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wondering if the RewardsPlus program will continue into 2019?
Dec 27, 2018, 10:44 am
#333
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I haven't noticed a clearer statement that it will, but the text on the page
https://insiders.marriottrewards.com...rogram-changes
seems to imply that it will
https://insiders.marriottrewards.com...rogram-changes
seems to imply that it will
In February 2019, all registered MileagePlus members who requalify for RewardsPlus for the next program year will receive the updated Gold Elite status benefits for a full calendar year with Rewards and SPG.
Jan 7, 2019, 6:31 pm
#334
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Australia
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Any experience with Marriott Rewards when a booking is made as a Platinum Elite( by UA status match) and by time the hotel stay occurs , the OP has ceased being that and dropped to a lower level.
As a last hurrah , I am thinking about booking for a week in Asia mid february this year.
The Marriott's Rewards site still recognises me as plat elite .
If I made the booking now but not stay til Feb, will the new status apply at the hotel - ie no lounge access?
As a last hurrah , I am thinking about booking for a week in Asia mid february this year.
The Marriott's Rewards site still recognises me as plat elite .
If I made the booking now but not stay til Feb, will the new status apply at the hotel - ie no lounge access?
Jan 7, 2019, 6:41 pm
#335
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Any experience with Marriott Rewards when a booking is made as a Platinum Elite( by UA status match) and by time the hotel stay occurs , the OP has ceased being that and dropped to a lower level.
As a last hurrah , I am thinking about booking for a week in Asia mid february this year.
The Marriott's Rewards site still recognises me as plat elite .
If I made the booking now but not stay til Feb, will the new status apply at the hotel - ie no lounge access?
As a last hurrah , I am thinking about booking for a week in Asia mid february this year.
The Marriott's Rewards site still recognises me as plat elite .
If I made the booking now but not stay til Feb, will the new status apply at the hotel - ie no lounge access?
Although I very much appreciate the lounge benefit of MR, I can't think of any that feel 'hurrah'.
Jan 7, 2019, 6:49 pm
#336
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Jan 7, 2019, 8:44 pm
#337
Join Date: Sep 2013
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has it been confirmed that GS won't get plat next year?
Jan 7, 2019, 9:25 pm
#338
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Jan 7, 2019, 9:36 pm
#339
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Location: Australia
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I was wondering if the important issue was the status at the time of booking was the winning issue rather than that at the time of the stay.
Jan 7, 2019, 9:43 pm
#340
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Jan 7, 2019, 9:45 pm
#341
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I think it is the time of stay as most of the time they give me the upgrade at time of checkin. It is space available so again that to me sounds like time of stay. My last Marriott stay is tonight at Rensissance LHR - love the runway views from the lounge. Rooms are not great but just use it to sleep but the lounge has made it my go to LHR hotel
Last edited by Aussienarelle; Jan 7, 2019 at 11:17 pm
Jan 7, 2019, 11:49 pm
#343
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Lack of lounge access/free breakfast ends booking Marriott for me.
Now it's back to booking the best hotel I can get for $BUDGET that has free breakfast included in the rate.
Now it's back to booking the best hotel I can get for $BUDGET that has free breakfast included in the rate.
Jan 8, 2019, 1:50 am
#344
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