Master Thread of Discussion on Marriott / SPG Merger

[as2]

I booked Marriott through Chase ( was cheaper) can I connect it to my Marriott account?

yes but u wont get the benefits

Not for certain. YMMV.

[jes]

Thanks. Better by phone or at check in?

Not for certain. YMMV.

[Naftuli19]

Not for certain. YMMV.

isnt everything with Marriott YMMV  ?! thats what they told me.

[as2]

isnt everything with Marriott YMMV  ?! thats what they told me.

Honestly, your reservation is YMMV until you actually are in the room. In this case, officially you don't get loyalty benefits when booking through 3rd party. If you add your loyalty number, you will sometimes get all or some of the benefits that typically accompany your status.

[yelped]

I booked Marriott through Chase ( was cheaper) can I connect it to my Marriott account?

Didn't want to try a BRG?

[as2]

Thanks. Better by phone or at check in?

I've always done it at check-in and they thank me for being a gold member. Usually get the free water but upgrade is YMMV. I don't stay at hotels too often though.

[jes]

Didn't want to try a BRG?

Was basically the same price in cash but I booked it for 13k UR instead of 35k Marriott.

[tzifanya54]

I've always done it at check-in and they thank me for being a gold member. Usually get the free water but upgrade is YMMV. I don't stay at hotels too often though.

+1
Check in is the easiest time to add it. Usually will work for benefits.

[Naftuli19]

+1
Check in is the easiest time to add it. Usually will work for benefits.

they can see on the resi that it was booked from 3rd party site no?

[tzifanya54]

they can see on the resi that it was booked from 3rd party site no?

Yes, it has never been an issue for me. I've done it many times.

[Naftuli19]

Yes, it has never been an issue for me. I've done it many times.

for me its always been "sorry unfortunately etc..." but i guess will keep trying

[tzifanya54]

for me its always been "sorry unfortunately etc..." but i guess will keep trying

My spin is usually that I would love to have booked  through the website direct... but I had a promo expiring etc.... they tend to be more accommodating that way...

[Mootkim]

I have done it at check in by giving them my account number and have been able to utilize the lounge and all the other perks.

[mochjas]

I have done it at check in by giving them my account number and have been able to utilize the lounge and all the other perks.

Yes, it has never been an issue for me. I've done it many times.

Are you getting stay credits?

[Mootkim]

Are you getting stay credits?

No I did not.

[KSMH]

YMMV as to benefits.

Major room upgrades are usally not given except if demanded [ask not so nicely]. If your booking thru a 3rd party that's a reason for denial but abvisiosly it depends on front desk rep. They can see upon checking where the reservation was made.

In my past experience, I did get upgraded with 3rd party bookings  but YMMV. My guess is, late check out and other benefits are usally easier to get with 3rd party bookings.

[Mootkim]

YMMV as to benefits.

Major room upgrades are usally not given except if demanded [ask not so nicely]. If your booking thru a 3rd party that's a reason for denial but abvisiosly it depends on front desk rep. They can see upon checking where the reservation was made.

In my past experience, I did get upgraded with 3rd party bookings  but YMMV. My guess is, late check out and other benefits are usally easier to get with 3rd party bookings.

Yeh I got that too. I pretty much got all the benefits (room upgrade, lounge, late checkout)besides for it posting to my Marriott account and crediting me points and a night.

[KSMH]

Marriott is giving out GC.
No idea why I was targeted.

[Dan]

Marriott is giving out GC.
No idea why I was targeted.

I just got this too. What status do you have?

[farmbochur]

Redeemable at hotels worldwide or only in USA?