Marriott Plat Status for Matched UA Elites staring Aug 18,2018 until Jan 2019, after?
Jan 8, 2019, 7:09 am
#346
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: CTU/TFU(Chengdu, Sichuan, China) - MIG (Mianyang, Sichuan, China) - EWR/JFK/LGA/HPN (Great New York City Metro Area, NY, USA) - HVN/BDL (New Haven/Hartford, CT, USA)
Programs: UA 1MM/F9 Diamond; Marriott Lifetime Gold; IHG Platinum; Choice Privileges Platinum
Posts: 983
I also belong to the group of travelers who care the most about free or reasonably priced breakfast to kick off the day. Now that we will no longer enjoy free breakfast in Marriott hotels' lounge as lifetime gold member, I downgrade my hotel choice to stick with Holiday Inn Express whenever it is available. Surprisingly, HIX is doing an excellent job in terms of room cleanness, good selection of healthy food for complimentary breakfast and bed comfort, especially for a lot of new hotels recently opened in the greater China area. For those of you who care about complimentary breakfast, you might want to give HIX a try.
Jan 9, 2019, 12:55 am
#347
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
I expect there are a good number of us who don't care as much about breakfast on business travel (can expense) but I really appreciated the lounge access. The lounge is much more than just free food because it enables me to grab a quick bite (or even some coffee to go) and be in-and-out in 5 minutes - something that is impossible with restaurants. Even St. Regis DC which had lightning fast service still required better part of 30 min. Also the evening snacks can substitute for a meal, particularly when I am jet lagged and just want something fast. So yes - elimination of lounge (and breakfasts) bumps Marriott from the preferred choice to just another choice. Hyatt (with the lounge passes) is looking like a better choice in 2019, particularly for leisure stays.
Jan 9, 2019, 6:45 am
#348
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,236
I expect there are a good number of us who don't care as much about breakfast on business travel (can expense) but I really appreciated the lounge access. The lounge is much more than just free food because it enables me to grab a quick bite (or even some coffee to go) and be in-and-out in 5 minutes - something that is impossible with restaurants. Even St. Regis DC which had lightning fast service still required better part of 30 min. Also the evening snacks can substitute for a meal, particularly when I am jet lagged and just want something fast. So yes - elimination of lounge (and breakfasts) bumps Marriott from the preferred choice to just another choice. Hyatt (with the lounge passes) is looking like a better choice in 2019, particularly for leisure stays.
Hyatt also sells lounge access for 3,000 points per night.
Feb 2, 2019, 7:10 pm
#349
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
Just logged into Marriott. I had a stay last week and received my platinum elite benefits. I’m making another booking for the 13th of the month and it still shows that I’m platinum elite. By the way I’m a platinum on United… So far so good :-)
Feb 4, 2019, 5:13 pm
#350
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Still platinum today!
Feb 4, 2019, 8:23 pm
#351
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 459
They have not processed status downgrade updates for anyone yet.. but likely will mid month.
Feb 4, 2019, 10:04 pm
#352
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bloomfield, NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Million Miler, Marriott platinum, lifetime platinum
Posts: 974
I"m checking into the Westin at LAX tomorrow, and I'm still getting Platinum benefits. The killer is I have 40 nights last year, could have checked into a Fairfield in NJ for 10 nights for just over $1000. I didnt' do it because a Marriot employee thought we'd keep Platinum. Without that status, I will just take the best deal, not sway my business to Marriott.
Feb 5, 2019, 4:22 am
#353
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: UA 1K, BA GGL/CCR, TK Elite Plus, Marriott Gold4Lyfe, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Tesco Blue
Posts: 270
Anyone think they'll make offers to buy up to retain Platinum, like some airlines offer to those who didn't renew their status?
Feb 5, 2019, 4:32 am
#354
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: OZ Diamond, UA Gold
Posts: 9,924
Feb 5, 2019, 1:09 pm
#355
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 459
Take a look at the Marriott forum, but you could do a Platinum challenge (16 nights in 3 months) if it'll matter a lot
Or if earning it normally, you can sign up for the credit card for extra elite night credit (15 nights) and hold a corporate meeting (10 nights). And they're some targeted double elite credit offers etc.
A lot easier than qualifying for PQM+PQD!
Or if earning it normally, you can sign up for the credit card for extra elite night credit (15 nights) and hold a corporate meeting (10 nights). And they're some targeted double elite credit offers etc.
A lot easier than qualifying for PQM+PQD!
I"m checking into the Westin at LAX tomorrow, and I'm still getting Platinum benefits. The killer is I have 40 nights last year, could have checked into a Fairfield in NJ for 10 nights for just over $1000. I didnt' do it because a Marriot employee thought we'd keep Platinum. Without that status, I will just take the best deal, not sway my business to Marriott.
Feb 5, 2019, 1:38 pm
#356
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NYC
Programs: United Global Services
Posts: 42
Anyone see a change in Marriott status since Jan ended?
Feb 5, 2019, 2:23 pm
#357
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Accor Plat, Htz PC, Natl ExEm, other random status
Posts: 2,876
Feb 5, 2019, 2:32 pm
#358
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,885
Feb 5, 2019, 2:43 pm
#360
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Portland OR
Programs: United 1K 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 560
As mentioned on another thread, with the rollout of the Bonvoy program on 13th February, the resetting of status is likely to happen then.
As it happens I'm still plat and mid way through a stay.
As it happens I'm still plat and mid way through a stay.