Latravel
TUG Member
I just got off the phone with a Marriott Rewards representative to finalize my Italy trip who told me I could purchase a European hopper that would also be good for use in future category 8 hotels. I can't believe what a good deal and value!
Basically, for 150,000 points, I can stay in up to any 3 hotels in Europe in 2009, even category 8 hotels! It turns out the hopper is not limited by category, just location (Europe only) so if the category changes the hopper still applies. The best part of the deal is after Jan 15, the stay anytime category will be eliminated so the hopper can be used in any hotel in Europe on any day.
The bad part is this offer expires at close of business today. I just bought 2 packages for my 2 week trip. Now I have flexibility in case the Grand Flora in Italy opens up, which I think it will. I love this program!
Basically, for 150,000 points, I can stay in up to any 3 hotels in Europe in 2009, even category 8 hotels! It turns out the hopper is not limited by category, just location (Europe only) so if the category changes the hopper still applies. The best part of the deal is after Jan 15, the stay anytime category will be eliminated so the hopper can be used in any hotel in Europe on any day.
The bad part is this offer expires at close of business today. I just bought 2 packages for my 2 week trip. Now I have flexibility in case the Grand Flora in Italy opens up, which I think it will. I love this program!