I spent three nights last week at St Regis New York.  Whilst I used 60,000 Marriott Rewards points per night, the hotel was selling for $1,100 + tax per night for a standard room.  This seems to be .....

I spent three nights last week at St Regis New York.  Whilst I used 60,000 Marriott Rewards points per night, .....

16 Sep 201816 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 139 comments

In early 2019, Marriott Rewards will add Category 8 to their current reward chart.  This is what you should do before it happens. Selected hotels which have been temporarily placed in Category 7 will .....

In early 2019, Marriott Rewards will add Category 8 to their current reward chart.  This is what you should .....

15 Sep 201815 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 57 comments

Marriott Rewards (and Starwood Preferred Guest, since they are technically the same programme now) have launched their first ‘bonus points’ promotion since their 18th August merger. You .....

Marriott Rewards (and Starwood Preferred Guest, since they are technically the same programme now) have .....

14 Sep 201814 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 78 comments

You can now see top concerts in Berlin with Marriott and SPG. We have covered the Starwood suite at the O2 arena in London numerous times.  Marriott Rewards / SPG makes tickets in the suite available .....

You can now see top concerts in Berlin with Marriott and SPG. We have covered the Starwood suite at the O2 .....

12 Sep 201812 September 2018 by Rob Burgess

This is my review of the JW Marriott hotel and resort in Venice.  I have reviewed the JW Marriott in Venice before, two years ago to be exact.  We were there again over the August Bank Holiday for .....

This is my review of the JW Marriott hotel and resort in Venice.  I have reviewed the JW Marriott in Venice .....

11 Sep 201811 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 33 comments

This is the second part of my review of the JW Marriott hotel in Venice.   Part 1 of my JW Marriott Venice review, which covers the location, rooms, kids club and pool, can be found here. Up on the .....

This is the second part of my review of the JW Marriott hotel in Venice.   Part 1 of my JW Marriott Venice .....

11 Sep 201811 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 40 comments

One aspect of the Marriott / Starwood Preferred Guest programme merger we haven’t looked at yet is the increased ability to earn airline miles with the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express .....

One aspect of the Marriott / Starwood Preferred Guest programme merger we haven’t looked at yet is the .....

10 Sep 201810 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 62 comments

There is nothing like simplicity when designing a loyalty scheme, and the new free breakfast benefit for Titanium Elite or Platnium Elite members of Marriott Bonvoy is nothing like simple. I thought I .....

There is nothing like simplicity when designing a loyalty scheme, and the new free breakfast benefit for .....

7 Sep 20187 September 2018 by Rob Burgess • 21 comments

Marriott Rewards and SPG are offering various packages for the upcoming NFL games at Wembley in October, both for auction and for immediate points purchase. 25,000 points gets you two premium tickets .....

Marriott Rewards and SPG are offering various packages for the upcoming NFL games at Wembley in October, both .....

3 Sep 20183 September 2018 by Anika Burnett • 144 comments

The Marriott hotel at Canary Wharf (West India Quay) has announced the completion of its refurbishment. To quote: The spacious guestrooms boast stylish, understated carpets and wallpaper in a neutral .....

The Marriott hotel at Canary Wharf (West India Quay) has announced the completion of its refurbishment. To .....

30 Aug 201830 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 115 comments

This is one of a few ‘introductory’ articles we have been running during August on areas which we often mention in articles but never properly explain! I thought I would take a look at the .....

This is one of a few ‘introductory’ articles we have been running during August on areas which we .....

25 Aug 201825 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 103 comments

If you took the Marriott Platinum Challenge earlier this year, as I did (you received Marriott Platinum status with nine stays in 90 days), you may have been surprised to find yourself with Platinum .....

If you took the Marriott Platinum Challenge earlier this year, as I did (you received Marriott Platinum status .....

25 Aug 201825 August 2018 by Rob Burgess

The University Arms hotel in Cambridge has joined Autograph Collection, Marriott’s successful brand for high quality independent hotels who still want the benefits of working with a major chain. .....

The University Arms hotel in Cambridge has joined Autograph Collection, Marriott’s successful brand for .....

24 Aug 201824 August 2018 by Rob Burgess • 69 comments

Whilst the functionality seems to be coming and going, it is now possible to merge your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts – I’ve done it. If you log in at marriott.com .....

Whilst the functionality seems to be coming and going, it is now possible to merge your Marriott Rewards and .....

23 Aug 201823 August 2018 by Rob Burgess