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14 comments
Kevin C.
September 14, 2021
In terms of how long the status lasts: Someone who gets upgraded in November, would get the upgraded status for November + December + 14 months.
Whereas someone who got the status in January, would have it for the remainder of the year (12 months) + an additional 14 months after that?
Christine Krzyszton
September 15, 2021
Hi Kevin. Yes. If you qualify for elite status anytime during 2021, for example, that status will be valid for the remainder of the year (2021) plus the following year (2022) and then through February 2023 (the end of the elite status year).
JJ
December 06, 2022
Phew. Thank you. I just started travelling this November and am a few nights away from Titanium. I was worried I would lose that at the end of the year.
Mindy
November 16, 2021
Should I request my enhanced room upgrade at the time I make the reservation or is it too late at check-in? I am a gold member.
Jarrod West
November 19, 2021
Hi Mindy,
Usually, you will not find out whether or not you’ve been upgraded until you check-in.
Leonardo Bredemann
January 18, 2022
Just Called Marriott Bonvoy Customer service and they were not aware of the gifted nights towards this years status. Would like to receive them but there is no link from the table to a Marriott site. Could you please provide me with the source of that so I can call them and request them? Thank you.
Christine Krzyszton
January 19, 2022
Hello Leonardo. The Marriott Bonvoy Rewards program does not gift the elite award nights, the night credits are issued from your Marriott Bonvoy-branded credit cards. The nights will automatically post by March 1 and you would call the number on the back of your card if for any reason you do not receive them.
Adrian vb
February 03, 2022
I have been an ambassador elite member and the service since the pandemic started has gone down a lot. The ambassadors help only by email after 48 hours with copy and pasting rules into their answers, the my 24 is not at all working as it all depends on availability and some of the hotels I stayed at just don’t want to inform you even within 24hours when a room might be ready. It’s great for the free breakfast but going from titanium to ambassador is not worth the effort or spend.
Abdulrahman
August 20, 2022
Hi. How about what is needed to maintain the “Titanium” elite status for example?
How many nights do you have to stay? Thanks.
Christine Krzyszton
August 20, 2022
Hi Abdulrahman. This article focuses on the benefits of each elite status level but the requirements for obtaining Titanium can be found under the Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite section above. For more information on qualifying for elite status, however, this additional article can help. /travel/hotels/how-to-qualify-for-marriott-elite-status/
William Bledsoe
August 20, 2023
I am one night away from Lifetime Elite. If I get the AmEx card that gives me Platinum Elite status will that make me lifetime Platinum Elite at the end of that year?
Jarrod West
August 21, 2023
Hi William,
Yes, nights earned from the credit card count toward your lifetime total.
Annalisa G
August 27, 2023
As a Platinum Elite staying at a JW that goes not have a lounge, will the member get the 1000 point welcome gift + the free daily breakfast?
Also , when no lounge is available, would the member also get access to the spa pool and gym plus the associated amenities in that area? Thanks.
Christine Krzyszton
September 04, 2023
Hi Annalisa. Guarantees differ depending on where the property is located. Here is the list of guarantees for lounge access and benefits that should be provided when no lounge is available. The guarantees for breakfast are also listed and will vary by property location and brand. https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/member-benefits/guarantee.mi
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