Best hotel in San Francisco for points? Don’t really want to blow 70k on StR/Ritz. Proper, Palace, Adagio, and JW are all under 50k - what’s the consensus?

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Has anyone been to the ritz Carlton in Cancun? Is it in a good location? Thoughts on your experience?

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Best Marriott hotel in Istanbul? Deciding between JW (Bosphorus), Ritz and St. Regis. Leaning towards JW.

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Upgrade question. Just had dinner with a colleague and returned to the same hotel - a Ritz Carlton. He mentioned that his room was amazing, a suite with a bath and a half.

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Ritz vs Gwen hotel in Chicago

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Going to Cancun. What’s the best way to get from the airport to the hotel zone? Staying at ritz carlton so would it be worth it to use their car service?

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Stayed at a Tier 7 Ritz-Carlton and was totally skipped by housekeeping one night of the stay, called to make front desk aware and they just sent up new towels. How many points is fair?

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Looking book Disney hotel with bonvoy points. Any thoughts on Swan vs ritz Carlton vs. JW? Pros and cons of being on ‘property’ vs. a nicer hotel close by?

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Checked in at Ritz at 10.45 pm, room had some loud background noise or echo. Called front desk to report and they sent an engineer. Engineer came and said this noise is too loud let me tell (cont)

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Is 160,000 points for Ritz Carlton Residences on Wakiki beach too much? Moana surf rider also has the same redemption cost in points. Ritz is $540 per night in March. How good is the property?

Anyone here product upgrade their marriott card to the Ritz card? Also, is it possible up do that then reduce the limit to 1500 to avoid the annual fee?

Best Marriott property in Tokyo? Is the ritz worth it vs others- looking for Great breakfast/ club lounge and spa after a Niseko ski trip.

Best Marriott in Honolulu? Ritz residences, Sheraton Waikiki, moana, and royal hawaiian are all pricing out the same on points

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Going to Cancun and debating Marriott properties, any thoughts on the Ritz Carlton or Westin Lagunamar Villas & Resort?

Has anyone been to the Amelia Island Ritz Carlton. Using some points for 3 nights. Tried to use Suite Night Awards but web site says they don’t accept or are all booked.

Best luxury hotel in Denver? Trying to decide between the Four Season ms and Ritz Carleton for a weekend trip with my wife. Any advice?

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Looking for THE BEST in SF between the St Regis, The Palace and The Ritz? It’s for a very special personal trip.

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Best Marriott hotel in New Orleans after Ritz Carlton? Don’t like Ritz as they don’t give free breakfast 🤷‍♂️😀

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Ritz Carlton asking to cancel my 3 night reservation (less than a week in advance in a booked out city due to large conf) in exchange for 200k points... fair or should ask for more? What's the policy

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Does Ritz Carlton not have breakfast as a welcome gift choice?! Any tips to get free breakfast?

I am going to Marina Del Rey, CA for pleasure on points. I have stayed at the Marriott for business and it is very nice but the Ritz is the same number of points. Is the Ritz nicer?

The Ritz couldn’t upgrade me to a suite, they apologized and asked if there was anything they could do to let them know, I said “How about a bottle of champagne?”
Ask and you shall receive

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Marriott hotel recommendations in Tokyo? Wondering if the Ritz is worth the higher points spend

Just checked in to a room at the Ritz. I found room service dinner, opened toiletries in the bathroom, and the bedding stripped. This seems like a major security issue.

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Does anyone know if Ritz Club (SF) checks people in when you enter? Wondering if I can bring 2 friends w me w/o it being a big deal.

Dubai for 5 nights. Seems like I’m using my bonvoy points (4+1free) is the best deal. Considering Grosvenor house, but also willing to pay if needed for another hotel. Is the Ritz JBR good? Honeymoon

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1 night and day in Hong Kong. Should I stay at St Regis or Hyatt? Already stayed at Ritz and JW

Best Marriott hotel to host the parents on points? I’m looking at St Regis, Ritz Central Park, Grammercy Park Hotel... spare no (points) expense!

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Weekend getaway (for just one night) in Hollywood area... Ritz Carlton for 60,000 points a good idea?

Which Marriott in Singapore is best for a weekend? Looking at Ritz, St Regis, JW and W.

Best Marriott hotel in SF? I’m paying out of pocket instead of points so don’t recommend St Regis or Ritz... lol

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Anyone stayed at Ritz Carlton Toronto? Would you recommend/nah/nicer properties around town?

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Want to do bonvoy points trip to Hawaii in late Jan / feb for 5-7 days. I am currently leaning toward Maui. Wailea beach/ritz seem like the best options. Any suggestions on hotels/island Going with GF

Planning to spend 5 nights at Bali. Is St Regis or W or Ritz better? Please share your experience and which hotel would have a better experience and more activities to do. Thanks!

Weekend in Barcelona - hotel Arts (Ritz property) or the W? Staying with a group of friends celebrating a birthday

Ritz at New Orleans - any platinum benefits such as lounge access, breakfast etc.?

Doing a New York trip on Bonvoy points. Best hotel near Central Park? I’m a Plat, so something with a nice lounge would be cool. Looking at JW Essex House, Ritz, St Regis, but open to others.

Fellow fish, the Ritz residence wakiki beach is more like an apartment correct? It should have supplies to cook with right?

Hotel recommendations for New Orleans? Anyone have experience with the Ritz vs JW?

Best way to blow Bonvoy points on a 1 night stay in Honolulu?

Considering Ritz, Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider. Any good experiences?

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Looking to buy 35K marriott bonvoy points. Let me know if anyone’s willing to sell?

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

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For the Spg 50 night bonus award, is the 10 suite nights or the one free night award better?

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Anyone else not getting points / nights for recent Marriott stays? Account activity isn’t working in the app

Merged my account this morning. Quite a sentimental moment to delete my SPG app. Bye bye you purple little guy

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Heads up: Hilton is giving triple points during July if you use their credit card for booking. Good opportunity to make up to 54 points per $1. Time to stack up those points! Happy monday! :D

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Flying United from US to Europe in economy as a silver elite. Am I eligible for a premium plus or Polaris upgrade?

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Is the a black market for rewards points? I want to get rid of my delta points for either American or Marriott points

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These are the benefits for a client we’re working with that needs Sales Engineers and Applications Engineers ASAP! These are regionally specific jobs that can sit in SC, CA, NC, GA, anywhere from Houston to Chicago - pretty much just hit me up if you’ve got an engineering degree and some moxy!

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Can someone rank all marriot properties for me. I don't use marriot and don't know the different between a Fairfield inn, residence inn, courtyard, etc.

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It says on Bonvoy breakfast voucher that gratitude is included. Somehow they always expect additional cash tips?

People at EY not use the corporate card? The expense system is horrible. But might not be worth using my Marriott card...

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Hello travel buddies! I have recently started travel hacking and currently have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Capital One Venture, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless, and Citi Premier Cards. Please comment if you would like a referral link for any of these!

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Missing nights from the Marriott-SPG just reappeared in my account! Anyone else ?

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American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Hey all, I left four shirts in the wardrobe of my room in a Sheraton. They’re saying they are not in lost and found but I am 100% sure they were in the room. One of the shirts has sentimental value...

Will end up at 65 Marriott nights for 2018. What would you select for your annual choice benefit? 5 elite night credits or is that pointless?

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Definitely not a fan of Westin's "Eat Well" proposition. I'm working in the room at 2:00 AM and the most appetizing menu item is a cold turkey avocado and arugula wrap. I just want a burger and fries!

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Recommendations for hotels in Portugal?? Preferably a Marriott branded hotel. Planning a 5 day trip to Portugal in April.

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My mother is looking to purchase a coop or a condo in the UES. StreetEasy doesn’t have a no pet option on their app. Do any of you have a list of “no pet buildings” in the UES?


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TIA

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I am having doubts regarding shifts in project and job role in Societe General.Can I ask these questions to HR or it will lead to closure of my candidature as they might feel he is having issues with this?

Hi everyone,
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Warm greetings Fishes,

Can I please get 11 likes to enable DM

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Hello fishes.

I was interested in finance profiles at bain and co. Wanted referrals to be able to explore opportunities.

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Does tiger analytics provide training after joining as experienced? How much time generally given to cop up in the project?

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I'm into Salesforce with 6.2yrs of experience working as a Sr. Developer having the current CTC as 14lpa. And got an offer from Mindtree for the same Sr. Developer position(C3- Module Lead), as Lead position requires minimum 7yrs of experience. They offered me a package of 19.2lpa. Is this worthy? Please suggest how much can I expect from them? Also how is the hike cycle in Mindtree ? Mindtree

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Hi
Can anyone help me how should i explain my project on which i worked in my current company to the interviewer.would be very helpful if someone can help with the basic format from start to end or else can give example of their own project.

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Hi Guys, thanks on suggestions on previous post.
I have aced Google's RRK interview.
Next up GCA!, Any experiences/resource let them come in...
Wooo!

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I have an Interview with Citi for Angular Developer UI Position, Can somebody please tell me the interview process and the question ask mostly for Angular Developer Position.

Does where you get your masters degree matter? I’m in an online environmental science masters program at an expensive “name-brand” school, but have colleagues telling me I should transfer to a less expensive program to save $ because no one cares about where your degree is from. Aside from the cost of it, I like my program, and the fact that I’m now connected to an incredible alumni network. And not gonna lie, I like the clout. Thoughts?

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Hi Fishes,

I have applied for
BNP Paribas, Command center lead role from LinkedIn. Though it is only 3 days,I didnt receive any updates till now. My only concern is in one post it says no more applications accepted and other post it says actively hiring.

Please help job id BNP022012.
BNP Paribas CIB BNP Paribas

What's the salary range for a 9 YOE consulting manager in the UAE?

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