Finally made platinum at Marriott. Should I expect to stay in the secret baller penthouse suite on my next stay at the Courtyard, or will it take them a few weeks to prep it to my satisfaction?

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I believe OP is communicating what's known as a "joke," D1

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Spg's platinum concierge is actually code for happy ending massages at your convenience in your room. Welcome to the club.

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Your expectations are way overblown.

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The penthouse is being prepped, but in the meantime enjoy this 8oz water and a snickers bar

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Congrats. Now you can prepare to pay <only>$3599.99/day for "Enhanced High-Speed Internet".

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Because if you do the math, the spend to free night ratio is better than any of the other programs. Plus, they're all over the world. Personally, I don't really care about the upgrades. I just need a clean room with comfortable bed and a shower.

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Don't expect anything. Chances are you are not the only platinum guest staying there each week. You are eligible for upgrades if they are not sold out. Even then you may never get a chance. I am platinum premier and always ask if they have any upgrades while checking in. I get upgraded maybe once every 10 stays

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I'm Lifetime Platinum at Marriott. The only thing it means is that if I have to cancel a stay after the deadline, they don't charge me.

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P1 nailed it. Same, same.

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D4 - I feel ya. Was in the same boat last year..

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He's making jokes D1 errrybody needs to chill out on this app

I am platinum premiere, which is higher yah platinum and invite only. And I still never get upgraded.

Be nice to the staff and learn their names. As soon as I hit platinum I went from zero upgrades to suites every other week! For the record the hotel is full of business travelers all with status, so I know it is the personal factor that is helping.

If benefits are so shitty, why continue to be Marriott customers?

Platinum at Marriott just means you've earned the right to a "sorry" when they eff things up

KPMG made a joke!!!

What's the site for Platinum challenge?

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