Hotels Discussions
Loyalty programs

With all the travel, it is easy to turn into one of those people who "get turned on by elite status". Then, every so often that status scores you an amazing upgrade in a beautiful city...

Possibly late to the party - is the spg Amex even worth it now? It looks like I’m earning 1 point to the dollar on purchases (silver elite). Given post-merger redemption rates, what’s the point?

I’m going to be 5 nights away from Marriott Platinum elite at years end. Can I just find a super cheap Marriott property near my house to check in (but not stay there) and earn the remaining nights?

Best Marriott or SPG property in Phuket? Ritz isn’t available but most else are. Looking for relaxing beach trip for 3 or 4 nights. Platinum elite but want to go off property for meals too. Thanks!

Doing a status match with Hilton Honors from Marriott - how are the benefits considering all the recent status changes over the last few months? Is it worth leaving Marriott or should I stay?

Realized I won’t make SPG gold elite by the end of the year. Will I have to start over again in 2019 with a balance of 0 or will I still have my 23 nights balance to forward with?

JFK based, no elite status yet, should I stick with Delta or AA?

AA would rather upgrade crew than a paying customer with elite status. Even after a 2 hour delay. Your loyalty is appreciated. That is all.

SPG vs Hilton Honors? Your preference and why?

- SPG vs Hilton
- Nights spent travelling per year
- Tier within each program
- Profession
- Any complimentary credit card you use to rack up points

Me wife and 9, 6, 4 year old boys looking for a great trip during the holidays. I know we are late to book. Looking for something warm. We are Hilton diamond and m/spg gold elite

Is the late checkout until 4pm guaranteed for platinum elite members?

Anyone have any discount codes for hotels in London or recommendations?

I'm HHonors gold and only need one more stay for Diamond. I also am silver elite on Marriott

Is it just me or the wait times on the platinum elite Marriott helpline insanely long (compared to SPG?)

I’m Platinum Elite at Marriott/SPG but the last couple of stays, no one has asked me if I want points or the welcome gift. Do I need to ask them when I check in? Do I also need to ask for upgrades?

What are the requirements for Marriott’s new lifetime platinum premiere status? Thought had it with 998 total nights and 15 years of platinum but app shows as ‘regular’ lifetime platinum elite

Do Marriott Gold Elite no longer have lounge access?

So since I still show 0 SPG/M points and should technically already be Silver Elite based on traveling the past month, will I get 10% points bonus for my stay this week or will I have to call?

Somehow ended up with Platinum Elite status after the Marriott/SPG merger when I was Silver. Just started consulting 5 months ago. Did the right thing and told the front desk and they let me keep it!🤗

I'm Marriott Platinum (old) from last year. They switched me to the new 'Platinum Elite' which is the old GOLD! Because, i haven't yet hit 75 nights this year. Starting over is their new rule?

With the spg/marriott merger, do award stays count towards elite status?

This morning I was missing all my SPG points and reservations, then all was fixed when I checked at 1:00.. . and now it’s all lost again. And somehow I’m platinum elite with maybe 30 nights last year

I have SPG lifetime Gold and apparently Marriott has bumped me up to Platinum Elite status. Here’s to hoping they don’t fix the glitch.

Anyone else get accidentally upgraded?

Marriot lifetime platinum members: does your account say you’re platinum premier elite? Mine just says platinum elite, but I thought we were to be grandfathered into platinum premier elite.

Does anyone have two different statuses right now? I’m Platinum Premier in Marriott but only Platinum Elite in SPG.

I got bumped back to platinum elite on both Marriott and SPG.. after being gold for a few months now (have been on a local project for a year now)
Strange.

Why platinum and no longer platinum elite?

Is it possible for me to get an upgrade (on status, i mean) at the cosmopolitan vegas? Marriott platinum elite.

I currently have SPG Gold, matched to Marriott Gold, but earned through Amex Platinum. When the programs merge this week, will I go to Gold Elite or Platinum Elite? (cont.)

Thank you for being a valued member of Hilton Honors; as a Silver member - here’s 2 bottles of water and complimentary WiFi.
I can get a 32 pack at HEB for <$4. Smh

When you make Lifetime Platinum for Marriott does your account turn to Platinum elite or should it specifically say Lifetime Platinum?

Was super psyched to get that “Higher Elite Status” email from SPG telling me about this exciting new program where my platinum status is now garbage 🌈✨

PSA - those who are so close to Marriott lifetime platinum elite should work on getting the status by end of year. If you do this you will be grandfathered into lifetime platinum premier

I completed 5 years of elite status and 250 nights with SPG. It made me a Lifetime Gold member. Does it mean much? Also, what does it mean with Marriott and SPG loyalty program unifying in Aug. Thanks

Would you stay at a Hyatt Regency for 12k Hyatt points or a Ritz for 50k Marriott points? Assume globalist/platinum elite for both

Is there a fast track program for Hilton honors?

Staying at both SPG+Marriot hotels coming up, and heard you could use #s from either program to stay at both. Which program is better to maximize points/elite status? Now gold in both from CCs.