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Ritz Carlton Certs...

elim — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:12:37 GMT

We have a 3 night stay at a tier 5 RC planned. I have 2 tier 4 Certs. Is their any value of tier 1-4 certificates against a tier 5 stay? Has anyone tried? I don't want to take a trip just to use them, would rather apply them towards a planned stay (cert plus cash).

Thanks for any help

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:43:28 GMT

There is not. This is why the points offers for the Ritz were so much better, you could use them for higher category Marriott or higher tier Ritz

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

elim — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:51:11 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
There is not. This is why the points offers for the Ritz were so much better, you could use them for higher category Marriott or higher tier Ritz

Thanks

:[ We do have to go to Toronto this fall. I'll use them there.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:57:21 GMT

@elim wrote:
We have a 3 night stay at a tier 5 RC planned. I have 2 tier 4 Certs. Is their any value of tier 1-4 certificates against a tier 5 stay? Has anyone tried? I don't want to take a trip just to use them, would rather apply them towards a planned stay (cert plus cash).

Thanks for any help

Good question. I'm new to the Ritz-Carlton credit and hotels. Looking forward to seeing the responses to this thread.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

mdd0214 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 01:46:29 GMT

Waiting on new ritz card now. Other than tiers are certs limited to cost per night or by major calendar black outs? Can I stack club status on free nights?

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Saleen099 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 01:53:14 GMT

@elim wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
There is not. This is why the points offers for the Ritz were so much better, you could use them for higher category Marriott or higher tier Ritz
Thanks

:[ We do have to go to Toronto this fall. I'll use them there.

The Ritz Carlton in Toronto Canada VERY NICE Ritz Carlton. P.S Chef Oliver is amazing.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Peteyglad — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:07:19 GMT

@mdd0214 wrote:
Waiting on new ritz card now. Other than tiers are certs limited to cost per night or by major calendar black outs? Can I stack club status on free nights?

There is no cost per night stipulations, just has to be a tier 1-4. There are no blackout dates that I was aware of. You are not allowed to stack the club upgrade on top of the certs. The upgrades can only be used on paid stays.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

elim — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:15:10 GMT

I have stayed in "Downtown USA" on so many trips lately (Downtown Detroit today), Wanted to apply the certs to a getaway stay at tier5 Beaver Creek.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

jsucool76 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:16:52 GMT

Certificates can only be used for their designated hotel category or tier.

Can't stack with any other offers, like club upgrade or $100 credit, though certificates can be used in conjunction with points to achieve a 5th night free booking.

There are no "blackout" dates per se, but hotels can limit the amount of award availability they have. Usually not an issue except if there happens to be a big event of some kind. (think comic con, super bowl, nba playoffs, etc)

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

elim — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:38:17 GMT

@jsucool76 wrote:
Certificates can only be used for their designated hotel category or tier.

Can't stack with any other offers, like club upgrade or $100 credit, though certificates can be used in conjunction with points to achieve a 5th night free booking.

There are no "blackout" dates per se, but hotels can limit the amount of award availability they have. Usually not an issue except if there happens to be a big event of some kind. (think comic con, super bowl, nba playoffs, etc)

Now this will help!

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:45:42 GMT

@jsucool76 wrote:
Certificates can only be used for their designated hotel category or tier.

Can't stack with any other offers, like club upgrade or $100 credit, though certificates can be used in conjunction with points to achieve a 5th night free booking.

There are no "blackout" dates per se, but hotels can limit the amount of award availability they have. Usually not an issue except if there happens to be a big event of some kind. (think comic con, super bowl, nba playoffs, etc)

Hey jsucool76, have you ever tried this. I was shot down two different times being told the 5th night only counts for 4 nights paid in points. You are definitley one of the more knowledgeable posters with regards to loyalty programs and would love it if you can shine a light on this.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

jsucool76 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:10:27 GMT

That's the best way to make use of the free night certs. Especially with 3 as the sign up bonus. Save up enough points for a 4th night and you'll get a 5th night for free.

At most with a tier 4 you're looking at 60k points.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

jsucool76 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:12:04 GMT

Certificates should count as points in that case @AngelGabriel. I'll check into it, as I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm right.

Will let you know.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

jsucool76 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 04:59:34 GMT

@jsucool76 wrote:
@Certificates should count as points in that case @Anonymous. I'll check into it, as I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm right.

Will let you know.

Quick update. After some research, it appears I was wrong here. Dumb policy in my opinion.

Can't use the certs towards a 5th night free reservations.

Re: Ritz Carlton Certs...

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:26:13 GMT

@jsucool76 wrote:
@jsucool76 wrote:
@Certificates should count as points in that case @Anonymous. I'll check into it, as I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm right.

Will let you know.
Quick update. After some research, it appears I was wrong here. Dumb policy in my opinion.

Can't use the certs towards a 5th night free reservations.

Thanks for the update. When I saw your earlier post I died a little inside since I had already redeemed my certificates and was told it was a no go. I trust you over a rep any day of the week, seeing as how your break downs have been an invaluable resource for me. In case I never said it before, Thank you for your diligent help with your guides and post.