Marriott elite benefits?

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by MMM Member February 25, 2018, 9:16 pm

Marriott elite benefits?

MMM Member
February 25, 2018, 9:16 pm

Would I still get Gold benefits (lounge access, early/late check in/out, etc), if I booked using the AAA price instead of the Marriott member’s rate on Marriott’s site?

And what about the points? Would I get the same number of Marriott points?

Thanks!
Alexander Favero New Member
February 26, 2018, 3:30 am

Hi MMM,

Yes of course!
However, you will receive fewer Rewards Points. EG
(Being a Gold Member)
For a $100/night booking, you would receive: 1250points/night
With the AAA discount applied, it would be a $90 or $85, therefore, earning: 1125 etc… per night.

As per the benefits, it depends on the brand, JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance etc… would grand club access or breakfast, space permitting upgrades and a range of other benefits whereas Courtyard or Springhill will offer different benefits.

I hope this helps,
Alex
MMM Member
February 27, 2018, 1:08 am

[QUOTE=”Alexander Favero, post: 51783, member: 4167″]Hi MMM,

Yes of course!
However, you will receive fewer Rewards Points. EG
(Being a Gold Member)
For a $100/night booking, you would receive: 1250points/night
With the AAA discount applied, it would be a $90 or $85, therefore, earning: 1125 etc… per night.

As per the benefits, it depends on the brand, JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance etc… would grand club access or breakfast, space permitting upgrades and a range of other benefits whereas Courtyard or Springhill will offer different benefits.

I hope this helps,
Alex[/QUOTE]
Thanks Alexander Favero! So is it only if I were to book the hotel via a third party site that I won’t get the elite benefits then? Thanks again!
Alexander Favero New Member
February 28, 2018, 4:03 am

[QUOTE=”MMM, post: 51844, member: 1977″]Thanks, Alexander Favero! So is it only if I were to book the hotel via a third party site that I won’t get the elite benefits then? Thanks again![/QUOTE]

Yes and no…
Technically you can’t, or aren’t meant to, however, I have booked a Stay at the Ritz Carlton in Beaver Creek through a package deal with Expedia, called the hotel and they just added it for me. I still received the points, Qualifying Nights, A room upgrade and late check-out.

Hope this helps,
Alex

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