Hotels Discussions

Tough decision for a hotel in Houston .. I’m between the Hilton Americas and the Lancaster. Both in downtown Houston. Has anyone stayed at either and recommend one over the other? Thank you!

Anyone know when the Marriott cards post elite night credits? I’m 14 short of next status tier and wondering if the 15 from the Bold or Boundless would post before year end if I sign up for one of them now.

Best points hotels in Paris and French Riviera? Have a combination of Marriott and Hyatt points - looking to stop in both places. Probably have enough of each to do one chain in each location - will probably be 5 nights in Paris and 2-3 staying in Cannes.

Does anyone here work as software enginner in travel industry (I.e. Expedia, airlines, Marriott)? How’s it like to work with them? Is it safe to work there during this economic uncertainty?

Currently work with finance industry. Looking for SE role in Travel/hospitality industry (I.e. EXPE, Marriott, Southwest, AA, Delta, airlines).
Some questions:

1. Which one offers job security?
2. How is it like working with them?(WLB/teammate/culture/support for career growth)
3. Which Business Unit I should avoid?(known for its horrible wlb)

4. Other advice/insight?

What should I do with all my useless Marriott points (~350K) I feel like redemptions are terrible now - is it best to still use? Should I aim to transfer?

Is Marriott dynamic pricing going to be worse in January?

Best use of >1mn marriott points? Good ski destinations y’all recommend?

How long does it take Chase to transfer points to Bonvoy!? I’ve gotta snag this Hawaii hotel room stat! 😂

Any tips to fast track Hyatt status? Thinking of switching from Marriott cause their point redemption is so much better but my company doesn’t have a fast track promotion going on.

Staying in a major city at a Hyatt. Since Sunday check in to now, they’ve had issues with their hot water and the shower just barely gets warm enough to shower. Does not get hot and steam. Have to get in and out quick since it’s not comfortable. Switching rooms doesn’t help. It’s a whole building issue. I’m Titanium Marriott but nothing with hyatt. How many points can I request as compensation? Stay is about $200/night total Sunday- Thursday so I think $800-900 total

Traveling for work after a really long time. Is it not expected that the hotel will clean the room each day as normal expectations? I come back to an uncleaned room and front desk indicates I did not explicitly ask for it at check in. Have I just forgotten how to travel? For what it’s worth, this is a Marriott property

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

Looking to book one night at a Marriott property in chicago to celebrate anniversary with my wife - mostly deciding between the Gwen and the Ritz. Which would you choose? (Assume price doesn’t matter)

I’ve heard that Ritz Carlton has corporate discount codes that can some times bring the price down by 50% or more.

Can anyone verify this and if so where can I find the codes or could you share them?

It would be very helpful to host meetings in the same place I’m staying (hopefully)

Thanks!!!

Anyone heard anything / have any insight into what Marriott is going to do with status for next year? Assuming there will be no carry over again but have seen Ambassador May have soft landing to Tia out automatically. Thanks

Is the Marriott bonvoy status worth anything? I am booking a new years trip and if I book at a Marriott it would get me to gold but there is a Hilton l I can book for $250 less.

Anyone else have expiring Marriott or Hyatt free nights this year? Where you going? Need inspiration

My Marriott Ambassador and United Silver status are expiring at the end of December. Any creative ways to keep them or get status match from competitors?

How have your experiences been with various concierge services? Would love to hear your success and/or horror stories.

Background: headed to Japan in March and thinking about using either CSR concierge or hotel concierge (Hilton diamond) in helping to book restaurants, etc

Planning Hawaii in May. What island is best for that time of the year? Got a 3year old kid, and lots of Marriott points to spend. Recommendations welcome.

Best Marriott property in Aruba?

Is there anyone who works for Hilton? I have a few questions

Can I get annual qualifying spend at Marriott by buying points?

Any SF peeps who can tell me a good place to get takeout or delivery near Union Square (the JW Marriott, to be exact)? I kinda want pizza or Italian, but not sure if any of the good North Beach spots will deliver. Thoughts?

What’s the best deal I can take advantage of to buy the Westin Heavenly mattress? I’ll not seeing any travel in my near future, so I doubt I’ll be able to get the 40% coupon any time soon

If you’re just short of leveling up with Bonvoy, you can get 15 nights credit with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Visa credit card. I just got mine, and right when I activated it my 15 nights posted to my account. Just in time for me to level up before the end of the year. Each year will post another 15 nights, and there is no annual fee.

What are some of your favorite Marriott hotels in the Northern Virginia area? Think Tyson’s Corner, Fairfax, Reston

Just got back from a work trip and left my adderall in a Marriott on the other side of the country. My refill is on Friday (end of day) anyway so I’m just gonna ride it out. Any tips for the next three days? I’m on 30mg/day.

Going on a trip with friends. I am covering 2 of 3 hotel nights with points. One of my friends (who is obsessed with points) immediately booked the 3rd night (knowing I have a Bonvoy cc) acting like they were doing me a favor bc I’d ‘planned so much already’. Am I being unreasonable to be f-ing pissed?

Edit: we had agreed to split the paid night between the 4 of us on the trip. No one offered to cover my share for that 3rd night. It’s less about the points than the selfishness

Best Bonvoy Maldives Resort for honeymoon ? Planning to use points

Can someone explain how to use the hotel collection $100 credit for Amex gold? I have already booked hotels through Marriott app

Best places in Bali to stay? Have a good bit of bonvoy points saved up so would like to use them if possible. Also any recs on must do’s, eats, etc.

What’s the easiest way to avoid Hilton points to expire? I don’t live in US anymore, so can’t do credit card, Amazon US or similar. Thank you!

Plante Moran’s partners meeting at the JW Marriott in Chicago is ROWDY!!

Is Marriott honoring prior elite status for 2023, i.e., one more year?

Poll: How many Marriott Bonvoy points do you have in your account?

I am a 5 stays away from making Marriott Platinum and not sure if i can do it in December. Is there a way to negotiate it with Bonvoy? Any tactics, advice ??