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1d ago

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Forced to leave hotel at 1:30 AM with kids due to a known room defect

I stayed at the SpringHill Suites in Brandon, Florida using Bonvoy points. The first night was fine, but the second night around 12:20 AM a very loud jackhammer-like noise started coming from the bathroom in our room. I called the front desk and the agent told me it was a known...

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8d ago

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Overwater bungalows using Marriott points that aren’t the Maldives?

My wife’s dream trip is staying in one of those overwater bungalows for a week. I’ve got close to a million Marriott points saved up, but I’m hoping to find somewhere a bit easier to reach than the Maldives. We’re based in California, so ideally something with a simpler route...

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1month ago

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Hyatt vs Marriott credit card for Asia travel?

I’m looking at getting a new hotel credit card and trying to decide between World of Hyatt and Marriott Bonvoy. Most of my spending is already in the Chase ecosystem, so I’d be transferring Chase points either way. My travel is mainly Asia focused, especially Tokyo and Kyoto,...

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2month ago

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Hats off to the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay

Wrapping up a really solid stay at the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay. Probably not a hotel I’d pick unless I was doing Disney, but the way they handled elite recognition was genuinely impressive. They had a dedicated Platinum and above check in lounge with mimosas, and actually...

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2month ago

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Is crime scene tape a new Ambassador Elite perk?

Checked into my room today and honestly thought I’d walked into an active investigation. Tape up, area blocked off, whole thing looked like a crime scene. Never seen this before at a Marriott. Guess Ambassador perks are evolving

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2month ago

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Charged $50 a night for WiFi as a Titanium Elite

Stayed at the new City Express Charlotte South End a few months ago and got hit with a $50-per-night charge for “enhanced” internet, even though my Titanium Elite status should include that. My Marriott number was on the reservation and showed in the app. When I called, the...

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2month ago

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Stop using third-party sites for Marriott bookings

I’ve been working front desk for over two years and seriously there’s no real benefit to booking through Expedia, Booking, Hotels.com, or any of those sites. They hide fees, so you usually end up paying the same (or more) than if you booked direct. If you’re into Bonvoy perks,...

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2month ago

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Marriott Titanium to Sixt status match actually work for anyone?

I’m Titanium and signed up for the Sixt status match about two weeks ago. Haven’t received any confirmation, email, or status update at all. It just feels like it went into a black hole. Has anyone actually had this go through successfully? If so, how long did it take or did you...

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2month ago

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Just hit Platinum and noticed our room was marked “VIP” at breakfast

Finally reached 50 nights and made Platinum after a last-minute stay in Dubai. When we gave our room number at breakfast, my wife noticed it showed as “VIP” on their list. Curious if that’s normal for Gold or Platinum members, or if it’s just something hotels do locally here....

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3month ago

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Honest housekeeping at a NYC Marriott

Left about 400 bucks sitting right on the table when I ran out for breakfast this morning. Realized it way too late. Came back to a freshly cleaned room and every dollar was still exactly where I left it. Big shoutout to the housekeeping staff for being solid.

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3month ago

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Could someone explain what a hotel actually nets from a third-party booking?

Bonvoy Platinum here and I’ve noticed a ton of Marriott properties showing way lower rates on Priceline like 30%+ cheaper. On top of that, I get Rakuten/C1 offers that stack another 20% off the already lower OTA price. Most of the time I still book direct because of points,...

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3month ago

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Transfer 480k UR to Marriott for JW Masai Mara?

Eyeing a 5-night stay at the JW Masai Mara that clocks in at 944k Bonvoy points. Cash rate is around 12.7k for my dates. I’ve got 132k Marriott already, so with the 70 percent Chase→Bonvoy bonus I’d need to dump about 478k UR to make it work. Comes out to roughly 2.3 cpp on the...

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4month ago

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Booking with MB points with a kid

Hi, I'm looking to travel to the UK & Ireland during May 2026. I am trying to book 'SELECT' category of hotels via MB using my MB points. When I search for a room with 2 guests, the hotel dates shows up with the points - but when I add 2 guests and 1 child (12 y.o), the same...

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4month ago

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If Amex Plat gives Bonvoy status, is there any point in getting a Bonvoy card?

Been using my Amex Platinum for a while and realized I already get Marriott Bonvoy Gold through it. So what’s the reason people still sign up for the Bonvoy credit cards? I usually just charge stays to my Amex or Chase cards not super deep into points strategy but wondering if...

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4month ago

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Surprised by great treatment as a Silver Elite in Amsterdam

Just hit Silver Elite a couple weeks ago and honestly wasn’t expecting much from it especially after reading here how even Platinum+ upgrades can be hit or miss. But this weekend at the Courtyard Amsterdam ArenA, I showed up around 11am just hoping to drop my bags, and they’d...

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4month ago

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Still confused about Courtyard breakfast and welcome gift for Platinum

Just hit Platinum and trying to understand how the benefits actually work. I’ve been staying at Courtyards and Marriotts across Asia, some offer breakfast, some don’t, and a few even give both points and breakfast. If a Courtyard doesn’t have a lounge, do Platinums get free...

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5month ago

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Still waiting for a Suite Night upgrade after 10+ years

I am here just venting these Suite Night Rewards feel completely useless. Lifetime Platinum here, 10+ years with Marriott, and not a single one has ever cleared. Tried different brands, seasons, and cities always denied. Starting to think they should rename it to “Suite Night...

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5month ago

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Best way to use a Marriott Suite Night Award?

Titanium here, booked a standard room and want to use my upgrade award. There are about 10 options listed, from deluxe rooms up to full suites. Do you usually tick all of them or just the top few? I’m not sure how Marriott processes it start from the most expensive or the lowest...

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5month ago

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Best Marriott breakfast on the Bund in Shanghai?

I am heading to Shanghai soon and trying to pick a Bund hotel. I’m Platinum so free breakfast is in play. Thinking W Bund, Westin Bund, or St Regis Bund. Haven’t been to China in 5 years and only stayed in Shanghai once or twice before. I’m vegetarian so curious if any of these...

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6month ago

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Sitting on 333k Marriott points and Titanium this year

I’ve hit 200 nights this year and sitting at 333,743 points right now with Titanium. Debating how best to use them. My plan is to save for a bigger redemption instead of nickel-and-diming. Thinking maybe a week in Europe next summer 5-night stay at a nicer property where the 5th...

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6month ago

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Can’t use my 1M points when booking

Tried to book a stay with my 1 million Bonvoy points and the option isn’t showing up. Site looks super confusing. Anyone else run into this? Should I just call Marriott directly?

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6month ago

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Simple Marriott points trick saved me thousands on luxury hotels worldwide thepointsguy.com

As someone who's been strategically using Bonvoy points for years, I've discovered that booking award stays at their premium properties gives incredible value. Last month, I used points for a stay at one of their luxury resorts that would have cost over $800 per night, but I...

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6month ago

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Just Got a Targeted Marriott Bonvoy Offer, Worth Registering? loyaltylobby.com

I just checked my Marriott Bonvoy account and noticed a new Exclusive for You promo offering up to 45,000 bonus points for 15 paid stays 5K per stay tier. If I register now, it’s valid through November 30, but I’m thinking of holding off until September 1 so it extends through...

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