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Marriott Lifetime Platinum is worthless (sort of) - DUH moment

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You’re correct.

I’m not accustomed to speaking with anyone who uses double negatives as we were taught in English classes that it was a grammatically improper and unacceptable way to use the English language.

I was taught the golden rule... It is certainly improper, but it's fun at times. Live a little.

I would estimate I am 10 for 10 on late checkout, when I asked. I have never been denied my request. To me, the solution is obvious. You can sit back, hope someone gives it to you without asking as you insist should happen, or, do what everyone else is doing and get it. It's a one minute phone call, not a big deal. The track record speaks for itself.
 

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Is it worth it to become Titanium? We needs four (4) more nights to reach the Titanium level by the end of this year .
 

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Is it worth it to become Titanium? We needs four (4) more nights to reach the Titanium level by the end of this year .
Did you make your choice on your Platinum gift yet.....if not, can pick the 5 Elite Nights and whammo, you are there.
 

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Thanks Fasttr, that never can to our minds.
 

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Is it worth it to become Titanium? We needs four (4) more nights to reach the Titanium level by the end of this year .
One of the choices for hitting 75 nights is a free 40k single stay certificate. Might be worth it to you.

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Thanks frank808 for the information.
 

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Better yet, use the 5 elite nights awarded at the 50 mark to get you to the 75 night mark. Then choose the free 40k night!
 

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The SNA are hit or miss, but if you get a hit, it can be the best! I got a $600/night upgrade.
 

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Actually, it does say the late checkout is a guarantee when requested-per the post above. Sorry you have difficulty accessing it. At this point, we are talking in circles.

It says at “participating properties.” Marriott doesn’t own most of the properties, they just manage them. The property can decide if/when to allow the benefit. I appreciate the properties that recognize our elite status level for various benefits, but it doesn’t happen at every property.


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I was taught the golden rule... It is certainly improper, but it's fun at times. Live a little.

I would estimate I am 10 for 10 on late checkout, when I asked. I have never been denied my request. To me, the solution is obvious. You can sit back, hope someone gives it to you without asking as you insist should happen, or, do what everyone else is doing and get it. It's a one minute phone call, not a big deal. The track record speaks for itself.

my comments are empirical in nature and have very little to do with my actions. To note, when someone provides me something in writing that says, these are your benefits, it’s not unreasonable to believe it. It’s just a big nauseating game that puts us in a position of being a glorified beggar of something that we should not be required to ask for. It’s either a guarantee or it’s not.
 

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It says at “participating properties.” Marriott doesn’t own most of the properties, they just manage them. The property can decide if/when to allow the benefit. I appreciate the properties that recognize our elite status level for various benefits, but it doesn’t happen at every property.


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Myra, it’s wonderful when they recognize you at checkin yet give you nothing. Whoopee
 

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Using SNAs I recently had 2 great upgrades in Europe. Nice corner Junior Suite at the Boscolo Nice France with a large bathtub and a beautiful 2 room 2 bathroom suite at the Sheraton in Tel Aviv. Don't know if without the SNA's I would have gotten the upgrades but who knows since it was low season.

Right now I need 1 more night to maintain my Titanuim status and have 140 points left in my account that must be used before the end of the year, so it looks like I will be spending a night in Palm Desert in the next few weeks as that is the only option nearby that costs less than my 140 points.
 

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It says at “participating properties.” Marriott doesn’t own most of the properties, they just manage them. The property can decide if/when to allow the benefit. I appreciate the properties that recognize our elite status level for various benefits, but it doesn’t happen at every property.


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Actually it says, "4 p.m. local time of the Participating Property." That means if the property participates in the Bonvoy program.

Some do not-very few. But if they participate IN THE PROGRAM and are not a resort or convention hotel, they must provide this. Again, some try to weasel out, but they can be called out. They don't get to choose which benefits apply-its all or nothing.
 

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Did you make your choice on your Platinum gift yet.....if not, can pick the 5 Elite Nights and whammo, you are there.

MB obviously doesn’t offer the same rewards to everyone as I was not offered 5 elite nights as a choice.


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It is on the website when you make your selection. It is available to all who made 50 and 75 nights.

Irrespective of what your web site tells you, it was not one of the choices for me.


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MB obviously doesn’t offer the same rewards to everyone as I was not offered 5 elite nights as a choice.


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All Marriott Bonvoy members from Platinum upwards should receive this option with 50 qualifying nights.
https://www.marriott.co.uk/loyalty/member-benefits/platinum.mi
Choose one from the following: five Suite Night Awards™, give the gift of Silver Elite status, 40% off your favourite mattress, five Elite Night Credits or a US$100 charity donation.
 

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Wierd...I haven't stayed in a Marriott hotel in over 20 years. Yesterday I received a package from Bonvoy with Postal Tracking. Inside was a (heavy metal) Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum Elite Card with my name and my old Marriott Rewards Number engraved on the back...

George
 
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I assume the suite night awards are calendar year based and expire at the end of the year?

I just made Platinum, but with no travel planned this month, it looks like I can just do the UNICEF donation for 2019. Do I then get another award selection after 1 Jan 2020..or do I revert to Gold until I hit 50 nights in 2020?
 
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I assume the suite night awards are calendar year based and expire at the end of the year?

I just made Platinum, but with no travel planned this month, it looks like I can just do the UNICEF donation for 2019. Do I then get another award selection after 1 Jan 2020..or do I revert to Gold until I hit 50 nights in 2020?

This years award of 5 sna will expire 12/31/2020. You will be platinum till Feb 2021. You will get to choose again when you hit 50 nights in 2020.

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I have several metal cards now. They have a drawback- my wallet no longer goes through metal detectors - though I've been used to this for years now...

As for status on MR, the late checkout and lounge access are nice features. I've gotten those every time as needed.

As a titanium elite - due to our Chairman status, I've yet to get a room upgrade (unless maybe they think the higher floor was it).

As some of said, the lounges in the higher tier hotels in Singapore, Dubai, and many other places are really a great perk and add to your experience in those locales. Smaller lounges in lesser brands are three sofas, a TV, coffee, and maybe snack crackers. Not great, but still a way to escape the room.

Overall, I really like the Marriott ecosystem, though I wish they'd focus on predictable value a bit more like others have said, 5 things you can count on, not 30 you might get. Though it's nice to know I could get that seat on a rocket....
 
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