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Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:30:57 GMT

So, I just got approved for the Chase Marriott card, and I'm hoping due to the SPG merger it'll come in even more handy. I'm new to Marriott's loyalty program, so I could use some advice on how people may have maximized the card's benefits to translate into status with Marriott Elite.

So, I know the card states it gives you 15 elite credits per year, which gets you past the min. threshhold of 10 for Silver, but Gold Elite requires 50 nights. So, at $3000 of spend per 1 elite credit, by my math, I'd have to spend $105k in a year to secure Gold Elite status assuming I didn't stay in any Marriots that year. YIKES! So, that's not going to happen for me. Has anyone had any luck with any tricks or tips for how to get to a more elevated status with them? I'm spoiled now because I have Platinum Elite status free from my IHG card, so I want to make my way up the Marriott ladder to make it more attractive for me to stay there. Staying at a Marriott 35 nights in a year, or even half that and spending $50k on the card seems unlikely for me, so I'm hoping there's a loophole somewhere. Can you use points to upgrade status?

Can anyone share their experiences with the Silver Elite or Gold Elite status in Marriott hotels?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:38:25 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
So, I just got approved for the Chase Marriott card, and I'm hoping due to the SPG merger it'll come in even more handy. I'm new to Marriott's loyalty program, so I could use some advice on how people may have maximized the card's benefits to translate into status with Marriott Elite.

So, I know the card states it gives you 15 elite credits per year, which gets you past the min. threshhold of 10 for Silver, but Gold Elite requires 50 nights. So, at $3000 of spend per 1 elite credit, by my math, I'd have to spend $105k in a year to secure Gold Elite status assuming I didn't stay in any Marriots that year. YIKES! So, that's not going to happen for me. Has anyone had any luck with any tricks or tips for how to get to a more elevated status with them? I'm spoiled now because I have Platinum Elite status free from my IHG card, so I want to make my way up the Marriott ladder to make it more attractive for me to stay there. Staying at a Marriott 35 nights in a year, or even half that and spending $50k on the card seems unlikely for me, so I'm hoping there's a loophole somewhere. Can you use points to upgrade status?

Can anyone share their experiences with the Silver Elite or Gold Elite status in Marriott hotels?

Any help would be much appreciated!

The way to get Gold status with Marriott using the Marriott card is to cancel the Marriott card and apply for the Ritz Carlton card and spend $10K per year on that card. Problem solved.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:45:07 GMT

DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:51:59 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?

Separate app

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:54:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
Separate app

you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:01:11 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
Separate app
you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?

Doubtful that they would use the same HP. If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz. I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over. The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card. Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

jacetx — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:03:00 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?

This is why is always prudent to ask questions and do proper research before applying for any card. Congrats on the approval though!

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:07:36 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
Separate app
you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?
Doubtful that they would use the same HP. If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz. I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over. The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card. Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.

Alright, I guess I'll do that. I honestly wrote the Ritz card off before due to the AF but I didn't realize it got you Gold while Marriott only got you to Silver. Kicking myself. Since I just got Prestige I didn't want to sign up for over $800 in AFs between 2 cards, but Ritz card does make sense with all they give you back. Kinda bummed...appreciate your help though! You know you're the best!

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:11:38 GMT

@jace8602 wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
This is why is always prudent to ask questions and do proper research before applying for any card. Congrats on the approval though!

When I apped for Marriott I did it the same time I apped for a CLI on Freedom and a new app for CSP. I thought for sure it wasn't even going to get approved when I did it, but someone on here recommended apping for a co-branded card the same time I did the CSP, and I'm glad I did cuz it turned the HP into at least one good approval. It was pretty spur of the moment. I normally do research and ask questions, and telling someone they should've done that after-the-fact is basically akin to an "I told you so." I looked at Ritz, but as I said above, the AF didn't immediately make it something I really wanted to do. I'm very happy with the Marriott approval and the great CL, so now I was just trying to figure out a way to maximize what I'm getting out of the card.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

pakprotector — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:13:27 GMT

There are a lot of people on the forums like that... unfortunate.

thanks,

BLH

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:19:10 GMT

@pakprotector wrote:
There are a lot of people on the forums like that... unfortunate.

thanks,

BLH

I'm pretty sure almost every single person on these forums has made a mistake at least once in their lives. No need to judge.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

pakprotector — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:21:06 GMT

Agree - some feel they need to point it out (errors), especially when someone asks for advice. Admonishment is not advice. Not sure how that helps.

Thanks,

BLH

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:24:15 GMT

@pakprotector wrote:
Agree - some feel they need to point it out (errors), especially when someone asks for advice. Admonishment is not advice. Not sure how that helps.

Thanks,

BLH

Agreed. I just experiened it more than ever on these forums when I got turned down for the CSP. It was very disheartening, especially from a community that's built for the purpose of providing constructive criticism. That's ok, I won't let the bad apples spoil it because I still get way too much valuable advice from here. Just unfortunate that it seems to be becoming more and more common.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

ibmrad7 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:38:06 GMT

Ritz card is the easiest way to achieve Marriott Gold if you don't travel much. Once you get your Silver status, you can go for the Gold Challenege (6 stays in 90 days) to get Gold Status but this can only be done once every 3 years.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

jacetx — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:44:08 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
@pakprotector wrote:
There are a lot of people on the forums like that... unfortunate.

thanks,

BLH
I'm pretty sure almost every single person on these forums has made a mistake at least once in their lives. No need to judge.

No one is judging you, just giving you advise. I even congratulated you, no need to take it as an attack. If you were interested in obtaining gold status maybe would have been better to start a thread and ask for advise on the two cards. I have made plenty of mistakes and I welcomed any suggestions given by the other members of the forum. Have a great day and lets keep it friendly!!

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:28:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
Separate app
you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?
Doubtful that they would use the same HP. If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz. I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over. The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card. Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.

@Anonymous -- the more I think about it the more I'm scared by the time I go to app for Ritz the 5/24 might apply to that card as well. 5/24 doesn't apply to that card right now, right? What do you think my odds of getting approved for it right now are given that they just approved me for Marriott?

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:58:03 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@nitrov wrote:
DARN IT, really?! I had no idea! Can I PC to Ritz from Marriott or is it a separate app?
Separate app
you're breaking my heart...I wonder if I app now since it's been less than 30 days if they'd use the same HP. Is it worth me trying to app for it, and if approved move the CL from Marriott over to Ritz? How does that 80k signup bonus from Marriott compare to the 2 free nights for Ritz?
Doubtful that they would use the same HP. If I were you I would finish the spend requirement on the Marriott, get the 80K points and then apply for the Ritz. I wouldn't necessarily cancel the Marriott right away so as not to draw the ire of Chase and you can always close it down the road and then transfer the limit over. The offers are very similar but you also get three club level upgrades at a Ritz with the RC card. Of course the AF is much higher but there are quite a few benefits to offset the AF.
@Anonymous -- the more I think about it the more I'm scared by the time I go to app for Ritz the 5/24 might apply to that card as well. 5/24 doesn't apply to that card right now, right? What do you think my odds of getting approved for it right now are given that they just approved me for Marriott?

As of today the 5/24 does not apply to co branded cards. I'd say your chances are good but with Chase you never know. The way I look at it is if the card and Marriott status are important to you and you can make good use of the card in your travels, then apply. The only 'bad' thing that would happen is an inquiry and the effects of those are minimal. I'd never let the fear of an inquiry hold me back from applying for a great card, and I consider the Ritz a great card.

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:02:11 GMT

Were you a buddha in a former life or something?

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:26:09 GMT

@nitrov wrote:
Were you a buddha in a former life or something?

Heh

Re: Using Marriott card to get Gold Elite Status?

nitrov — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:47:47 GMT

I sent Chase an SM earlier this morning asking if I can PC the new Marriott to Ritz, since I haven't even gotten the card yet. I'm sure they're gonna say no, but once they do I'm just gonna go ahead and app for the Ritz. I'd rather app now rather than wait only to find out they implemented 5/24 for that one too. I have a feeling they'll either say no and make me recon/use the Marriott SL to open it, or give me a dinky CL on it. Whatever, the price I pay for not submitting the right app the first time! lol