Marriott/SPG Merger Finalized - Instant Status Match

[Anonymous]

After seeing the merger finalize today, execs have announced a status match for those with elite status with SPG instantly. Just linked my accounts and will be using my weekend in Chicago to test it out as I'll be staying at a Marriott.

Looks like (for the foreseeable future) Amex Plat gives Gold status to Hilton, SPG, and now by extension, Marriott!

[elim]

Hrmmmm,  Does this mean us with Marriott Gold are Gold SPG?  Can you post a link to data?  Thanks for the heads up.

[ibmrad7]

http://fortune.com/2016/09/23/marriott-starwood-loyalty-programs/

[elim]

Thanks!

Link accounts here  

http://members.marriott.com/

[ibmrad7]

Being  a platinum with both, I am kinda depressed that SPG won't be there in next year or two :-(

[elim]

"You've successfully linked your SPG® and Marriott Rewards® or The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® accounts."

Gold

[noobody]

What happens after you merge accounts, SPG points become Marriott points?

[Anonymous]

Yeah i got platinum with SPG now. This will make marriott buy back well worth it now. This opens up to many more great hotels. Westin the W and St Regis are 3 i want to try out this coming year.

[Anonymous]

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@noobody wrote:
What happens after you merge accounts, SPG points become Marriott points?

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No, they remain SPG points.  Marriott has already said that nothing will happen to SPG points until 2018

[Anonymous]

Ao being a marriott - ritz member will i get 5 points per dollar per stay at spg.