Need some advice. Friend of mine is undergoing chemo while waiting for a liver transplant. 1)How do I book hotel rooms wit Marriott points for him (I’m Ambassador) 2) Any easy way to get around cont..

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If this is a long term stay I would look at an apartment immediately. This way they can cook and all and cuts down on expenses. Also look at Airbnb.

You can use your points to gift them a good vacation when your friend gets some strength.

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AirBnB?

I'm normally not a fan, but this might be a good use case. Alternatively hotels with kitchens (Residence Inn and the like)

I just want to say God Bless You for stepping in when your friend needed an angel to help. May you always be blessed for selflessly helping out..

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Great minds... 😁👍🏼

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Just book the hotel and contact your ambassador to add their name.

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Agree with this. If your name and account are on the reservation, your friend will get platinum benefits (lounge, maybe gift in room). Book in your name then email ambassador to add friends name and ask for perks

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🐟 family...just wanted to give you an update. My ambassador finally called back and made reservations for the next 8 weekends. Initially I was told that I would have to personally check in, but she relented when I told her the situation. The support and understanding from friends and strangers has been great. 👍🏼

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Also, reach out to the hotel/ambassador. They may help with the request. Sorry to hear about it OP. Hope your friend kicks cancer’s ass.

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...the100k point transfer limit. 3) Any hotel codes in Jacksonville FL area? I really found a purpose for my points and want to help my friend to the extent possible. Looking for other suggestions too. TIA!

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For 3, your company might have a leisure code. Those usually only apply to cash stays though...

I've booked rooms for friends and relatives using my points by calling. Also, pretty sure there is a Courtyard right near the Jax Mayo clinic (assuming that is where the treatment will be)

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Try DTC. It’s Deloitte code. Also, why is he staying at a hotel? Just curious.

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Bcg

You’re an amazing friend!

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If you’re an ambassador, contact your ambassador and have them book with points and put their name on the reservation

Thanks guys. Yes, he’ll be treated at Jax Mayo. Thinking I should call the Sheraton/Courtyard and ask for a cheaper rate while I figure out how to transfer/use my 1M points.
4) Also, any transfers from Delta, Hertz/Avis to hotels points possible?

I would just book as others suggest with their name on it. And if you use points, every 5th night is free. Doesn’t Mayo have free/discounted rooms? Or is that something else? You might ask the hotels if they have special rates though.

Mayo does have rooms, but kids are not allowed. My friend’s kids (3&6) are desperate to spend time with him when he is not totally zoned out. I have the pleasure of alleviating some of the burden on his already strained finances.

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Hmm. Housing for treatment is something insurance might cover.

Well, don’t get me started on his insurance battles. They even denied him 2 additional rounds of chemo. Room is only paid for during limited clinical procedures.
If there are lessons learned that I can share here, a) please get term life insurance separate from your employer’s group policy b) include an accelerated death benefit rider c) try to get LTD or a hybrid policy with term life (also separate from your employer’s plan).
Do these ASAP if you have a family to take care of. Everything else we clamor for (including points
!) is so trivial. Life is too unpredictable!

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When I previously tried to book rooms with points for 3rd parties, I was told that the owner of the points needs to be present at check-in, and that having the name in the reservation was not enough (I guess they want to prevent people from selling the stays).

My case was not of this magnitude (e.g. nights in a very nice hotel as part of a wedding gift) and was Platinum only. So still worth a try but please validate with the Ambassador and the hotel to make sure they will accept it (otherwise they will just deny check-in).

One option that would work (or that’s what they told me) is for you to be there the day of check-in. Then your friend can stay for the duration of the reservation even if you are not there.

Forgiveness rather than permission id recommend

Also ask hotel manager if they can cut you a deal on points?

Hey OP. Agreed w the book + put his name on your reservation point. Separately- best of luck to your friend, his family, and you in this time. You are a good friend and human

Doesn’t answer your question but god damn. That’s such a rough situation

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