Hotels Discussions

I will lose Marriott Ambassador status this year and I am sad

What are currently the best Canadian credit cards for travelers? Looking for Aeroplan or bonvoy points or companion tickets

Has anyone stayed at The JW Marriott Rio Copacabana? How’s the hotel? Any other hotel recommendations in the area? Going there for a week in December!

How do I get the most out of Gold Status with Marriott? What do people not know?
Ex. Do you have to ask explicitly for room upgrades? Everytime? Or do they just upgrade you automatically if there is availability?

Anyone else struggle with having no friends/life outside of work? Traveling 5-6 days a week for 7 years, the only people who celebrate my birthday are courtyard Marriott employees at this point. Is the grind worth it?

Hi, will be staying in London next week. Does anyone have an Accenture rate code for the Marriot / Hilton in London?

Marriott messed up about my reservation and charged the wrong card. They say the will talk to manager to see if they can fix? Is this possible? Can I walk away with points?

Stay at Hilton Head and visit Savannah or stay at Savannah and visit Hilton Head amongst other places??

I just signed up for the Marriott Bonviy Boundless credit card. Will I get 15 elite night credits in 2022 itself or in 2023? If in 2022, I'll be just short of Titanium and might do some mattress runs.

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

For those of us cutting it too close on nights for status…. random question: If I have a Marriott stay that goes into the new year, do the nights (like Dec 30 and 31) count for 2022 or 2023?

We’re planning to be in Kauai for a week in mid-December, but I’m thinking of extending the trip an extra 10 days. Would we have enough to do with a 4yo in tow? Or maybe not worth it to stay that long? Staying at the Grand Hyatt first week, then downgrade to Sheraton Coconut Beach.

Back for more going out recs, realized I’m waaay too young for the crowd at The St Regis Bar. Where else should I try?

Which marriott hotel to stay at in DC?

Is there a reason to have both the Bonvoy Brilliant and Boundless? I have 2 spots left under 5/24 and wanted to use them for hotel cards after getting the Chase Trifecta. Was planning on getting World of Hyatt and IHG, and then breaking into Marriott with the Brilliant, but wondering if I should replace IHG with Boundless and also get Brilliant.

Kind of disappointed with Marriott Bonvoy. Redeeming points is so expensive relative to how long it takes to earn them. Also it doesn’t sound like free nights are easily accessible without a Marriott cc.

Is Hilton any better?

Looks like I’m going to be 3 nights shy of Marriott platinum this year. Any advice for getting platinum without spending a bunch of money on a hotel for 3 nights?

Does 125k in Bonvoy points get you much?

Any way for me to leverage United status to get a hotel chain status / Marriott

Anyone willing to sell me 100k Marriott points?

Best Marriott in Charlotte?

For all of the “credits” and reward nights given to cardholders annually, do those expire if you don’t use them before your next anniversary date, or does that roll over? I’m thinking about CSP’s $50 hotel credit and the reward nights given by IHG, World of Hyatt, Marriott cards. Thank you!

Why do you consult? Because It’s God’s chosen profession? Because it’s better to be upper middle class than anything else? Because you’re passionate about the art of recommending real world strategies that came to you in a Hilton night excel fever dream? Because after graduating from a big name school consulting is the best opportunity to continue your panicky need to be validated by letters?

Marriott Bonvoy question - does one night with two rooms count as one night or two? I’m assuming one but figured I’d see what y’all’s experience was.

Looking to do a romantic long weekend with the wife in mid Dec ideally at a beach property. If we want to limit to where we have nonstops (most major Florida cities, Savannah, Myrtle, Montego Bay, Puerto Rico) and prefer where we have status (Hyatt and Marriott), any recs?

Best Hotel status and rewards programs?’and why?

1. Hyatt
2. IHG
3. Marriott
4. Hilton
5. Wyndham
6. Other…

I need 35 more nights to retain Platinum at Marriott Bonvoy. Is it a lost cause? Any ideas?

How long do bonvoy miles take to be transferred to delta?

JW Marriott hotel stay - hotel gave someone else access to my room - security footage verified and watch was stolen - hotel offered points comped as compensation which doesn’t even cover the excess for my watch - any way to get more?

What’s the rate you look for when using Marriott points? 1 cent? 2 cents?

First time booking a ritz. I’m a titanium member do I have lounge access? If not how much are they generally and is it worth it.

Just checked into a Westin and the front desk gave me a hell of a time because I didn’t have my business card or “corporate ID” to verify the corporate rate. I haven’t traveled with business cards in years. Firm doesn’t have an office in my city so no corp ID - and from colleagues, I know that the badge doesn’t include the firm name. Da fuq? Is this a new thing? I’m ambassador, fwiw.

Looking into credit card, most likely between emirates nbd Bonvoy card or the Emirates offering. Anything better out there? What has been your experience. My understanding is you can convert the emirates points to Bonvoy? Not sure if the same works Bonvoy —> emirates.

I am ~10 nights short for Bonvoy Titanium. Considering a run that would cost about a grand. Are the Titanium benefits worth it vs staying Platinum?

best marriott in singapore?

Does anyone here work at Hilton corporate? I got a job offer and just wanted to hear more about how the company culture is

Can anyone recommend any Hilton properties in London?

Do you ever request a certain amount of points or just leave it to the hotel to decide? Dealing with Marriott ruining two nights of vacation and feel like they will lowball me so im debating saying something like I think 2 nights points are adequate but it is way more forward them I would typically ever be🫣