Experience with MVC Member Discount Codes at Marriott.com

[hangloose]

As an MVC member with Presidential status, I can book MVCI resorts at a discount on Marriott.com.

As an example, upon entering the MVC Presidential discount code (2VC), Marriott presents the following rate rules at Marriott.com:

• MVC President and Chairman's Club Level
• - For MVC President and Chairman's Club Level Owners ONLY
• - 35 percent off Leisure
• - Owner must be present at check-in
• - Limit of 2 villas per owner per night.

QUESTION:
If am the primary on my MVC account, but my wife and I are both owners on our 'deeded enrolled weeks' which provide our MVC Presidential status, can I book for my wife to use without me accommodating her using this rate? Terms above clearly state 'owner' must be present...but it's not clear if that is MVCI primary account owner or deeded MVCI week owner?

I'm curious as to other TUGgers experiences and history. What does the MVCI resort trigger off of to validate 'owner' is present?

Per TUGG wiki:

~~ Member Discounts ~~
***All discount rates are based on availability. There is no guarantee that any certain inventory or discount component will be available.***
Discounts for cash stays at the MVCI resorts (and very infrequently, at certain of the Marriott hotels/resorts) are capacity-controlled and based on ownership status:

• Presidential and Chairman's Club DC Members - 35% off (code "2VC")
• Executive DC Members - 30% off (code "6VC")
• Select DC Members and Weeks Owners not affiliated with the DC - 25% off (code "7VC")

*Note the confirmations for stays using these discounts indicate that at check-in the certain eligibility will be verified. If unable to verify eligibility the cost for the stay may revert to rack rates.​

 

[Fasttr]

Do you and your wife both have MVC Owner Cards. They provided one to both me and my wife so either of us flashing our card would likely be enough proof if they ever called us on it.

 

[StevenTing]

Do you and your wife both have MVC Owner Cards. They provided one to both me and my wife so either of us flashing our card would likely be enough proof if they ever called us on it.

I didn't know there were such cards. How does one acquire an Owner card?

 

[hangloose]

Do you and your wife both have MVC Owner Cards. They provided one to both me and my wife so either of us flashing our card would likely be enough proof if they ever called us on it.

Good idea. I think MVCI only sent me one...in my name....and it's an older one. Shows no DC status. Do your cards show DC status level on them?

Maybe I call MVCI and ask them to send two...one in my name and one in my wifes? Then she can just show it at the resort to receive the discount.

 

[Fasttr]

Ours just have name and MVC member # on them.... no status on them, but seems to me that would be enough for the check in folks to worry about something else.

 

[Fasttr]

I didn't know there were such cards. How does one acquire an Owner card?

They just mailed them to us upon purchasing our points. Perhaps you can call and request them.

 

[mjm1]

Thanks for the tip. We didn't receive cards either, so I will call and ask about it.

Best regards.

Mike

 

[jme]

Do you and your wife both have MVC Owner Cards. They provided one to both me and my wife so either of us flashing our card would likely be enough proof if they ever called us on it.

Wife and I both have MVC (MVW?) Owner Cards but it's because we're both on the deeds. I suppose that's why.

Marriott has automatically sent them to us ...sometimes only randomly (not annually), but we did get another
different-looking card recently....much nicer-looking.

They're essentially good for nothing, except when we dine out and receive Marriott discounts at participating restaurants
when we "prove" our Marriott affiliation & stays at the resort.....we also show the room key, which is all they sometimes ask for.

When we purchased another resale week last year and put our kids on the deed, EVERYBODY on the deed got their own new individual MVC ID card.

 

[VacationForever]

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[Wei339]

I requested a card to replace an older plastic MVC card some years ago. The card that was forwarded to me was no longer plastic but a regular business card material. The card had both my wife and my name, our MVC number and Marriott Rewards number printed.

 

[Seaport104]

This is the first I've heard of owner cards. I just stayed at a MVC over July 4th weekend and used the Chairman's Club discount. They did not ask me for proof at check-in but I don't think they need to since they already verified that before check-in. They recognized my status automatically in the pre-arrival preference emails.

 

[NboroGirl]

I've used the discounts before and have never been asked for my MVC card. However, they DO ask for an ID (my driver's license). They do this every time, not just when I book using the MVC discount (i.e. when using my week). If you do call Marriott, please reply back here with what you found out.

 

[jme]

NboroGirl:
"I've used the discounts before and have never been asked for my MVC card. However, they DO ask for an ID (my driver's license). They do this every time, not just when I book using the MVC discount (i.e. when using my week). If you do call Marriott, please reply back here with what you found out."

Clarification:
When I referred to a "DISCOUNT" in my post #8 above, in and around the conversation of MVC ID Cards,
I noted using it only for "restaurant discounts".

I understand that now posts immediately above are mentioning "STATUS LEVEL DISCOUNTS" (totally different),
but the restaurant situation was what I was talking about.

Like the poster above, when I arrive to check in and have used a Chairman Club discount,
they already have that information from my reservation (and Rewards Number) so they already know,
but they of course always ask for Driver's License when checking in at any and all hotels and resorts, discounts or not.

A MVC ID card is never asked for, or needed, when checking in.....it's good for nothing.....it's just a feel-good reminder
that we are "owned" by Marriott (not the other way around...HaHa).

 

[Fasttr]

Like the poster above, when I arrive to check in and have used a Chairman Club discount,
they already have that information from my reservation (and Rewards Number) so they already know,
but they of course always ask for Driver's License when checking in at any and all hotels and resorts, discounts or not.

A MVC ID card is never asked for, or needed, when checking in.....it's good for nothing.....it's just a feel-good reminder
that we are "owned" by Marriott (not the other way around...HaHa).

I think the question of this thread is that the OP is listed on his MVC account as the primary owner, but his wife is also listed on the deeds. Of course if he checked in and provided his drivers license as confirming ID, there would not be an issue as his name would match that of the primary owner. He is concerned if they would know that his wife is also an owner with the same Presidential status as she would be checking in without him. In this case, I am thinking the MVC ID card may be "good for something".

 

[bazzap]

We have had various MVC Owner ID cards over the years
some with a yellow background, some with a white background
some in my name, some in my wife’s name, some in our joint names
all have had MVC Owner number and Marriott Rewards Number
none have had Owner level or status
all have been flimsy cards, some slightly plasticised
It might be a welcome initiative and recognition by MVC to issue Owners with a proper, usable credit card style Owner ID card showing all relevant account names / numbers / levels / status.

 

[davidvel]

It seems from the original post that she is in fact an owner. I don't see what the issue is. There is no requirement that the "PRIMARY" owner be present. Despite being primary, this gives you no special rights over her. If she is an owner, Marriott knows she's an owner.

 

[jme]

I think the question of this thread is that the OP is listed on his MVC account as the primary owner, but his wife is also listed on the deeds. Of course if he checked in and provided his drivers license as confirming ID, there would not be an issue as his name would match that of the primary owner. He is concerned if they would know that his wife is also an owner with the same Presidential status as she would be checking in without him. In this case, I am thinking the MVC ID card may be "good for something".

OK, got it now......Yes, of course, that would be helpful to her, definitely, and her own card would prevent
having to call Marriott to confirm if it ever got to that. I've heard of some strange goings-on at front desks,
when a rep just wants to be stickler that day. We do carry our cards but have never had to use them like that.

That said, I'm sure that both are ALWAYS listed in the record as owners, accessible info for the front desk,
even entrance gate security people, so I'm not sure it SHOULD be a problem at all.

 

[hangloose]

I think the question of this thread is that the OP is listed on his MVC account as the primary owner, but his wife is also listed on the deeds. Of course if he checked in and provided his drivers license as confirming ID, there would not be an issue as his name would match that of the primary owner. He is concerned if they would know that his wife is also an owner with the same Presidential status as she would be checking in without him. In this case, I am thinking the MVC ID card may be "good for something".

Exactly my scenario. Given I am sending my wife and her girlfriends, I want to make sure checkin is without hassle and the discount rate is provided. Otherwise, it would cost myself and her friends more than they expected.

I have not use the MVCI discount codes on Marriott.com before, so wasn't sure what 'triggered' the front desk to validate confirmation. Rate rules on Marriott.com just indicate an owner must be present at check-in , which she certainly is on all of our deeded properties. Just not shows as 'primary' in the MVCI system. I am. In reality, it should be a moot point. But...I'd rather get her an MVCI ID card with her name...just in case.

I think the approach I will take is as follows:
1. Contact MVCI and request new ID cards, one for myself and one for my wife.
2. Once the reservation is made, contact the resort and make sure they have my wife's name on the reservation.

Follow up questions:
A. Is there a way in the MVCI website to see 'secondary' owners? I can only view 'primary' (myself) in the Account Profile section?

 

[hangloose]

It seems from the original post that she is in fact an owner. I don't see what the issue is. There is no requirement that the "PRIMARY" owner be present. Despite being primary, this gives you no special rights over her. If she is an owner, Marriott knows she's an owner.

True. Hopefully a moot point.

I just want to make sure "Presidential" status given to our jointly owned MVCI account...(primary owner: me)...is also granted to her. I believe it should be without question.

This is different than her being able to check-in (under a reservation made by me) and receive the Marriott Rewards Platinum Premier Elite benefits I am entitled to individually. She cannot partake in those without me joining her.

Just trying to keep my sanity between MVCI, MRs, and the associated statuses, ownership levels, deed vs DC, etc. TUGgers help me stay educated and validate my assumptions. Many thanks!!

 

[hangloose]

ID Card Update: I did contact MVCI support with a request for new ID cards. They sent ones for myself and my wife within about a week.

Interestingly enough....they sent two sets (4 cards total).

First Set: My name then my wife's. Had my MVCI primary owner number and also my MR number. Odd that is had my wife's name as owner...but my MR # on the same card.

Second Set: My wife's name then mine. Notice the order is different. Had MVCI secondary owner number (I believe assigned to her). Had no MR number (she doesn't have one).

So, either way...she is on both cards. So, reservations at a MVCI using the members discount codes should be no issue. I guess I'll give her a card from the first set, which has my primary owner number and my MR #...but also her name.