Marriott Bonvoy

[drron]

That person was wrong. Bonvoy lounge access is Platinum and Titanium only.

Not neccessarily. You may be gold but nearly all your stays at the one hotel. depending on the GM you may still get lounge access as gold. It has happened to me but in the Sheraton days.
And I do get it sometimes in the IC I regularly stay at even though that is against IHG rules.

 

[sudoer]

Not neccessarily. You may be gold but nearly all your stays at the one hotel. depending on the GM you may still get lounge access as gold. It has happened to me but in the Sheraton days.
And I do get it sometimes in the IC I regularly stay at even though that is against IHG rules.

Sure, a hotel might invite you to use a lounge in that circumstance. But your gold status is irrelevant, it's the relationship with the hotel. They could also invite you once, but not on following stays. There's no obligation for them to provide it until you are Plat or higher.

 

[dairyfloss]

Arrgghh... dammit!!! I was hoping for a clean exit from the program after my final redemption!
I am now no more than a rounding error.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Any clues as to applicable dining discounts for Bonvoy Members if any? China in particular? TIA

 

[moa999]

Impressed with transfer time from SQ to Bonvoy..
Had just topped over the minimum 3000 pts from Scoot flights and Kris+ and my Bonvoy points expire end April.

So decided a worthwhile sweep, and surprised to see the points hit within a couple of hours.

 

[oz_mark]

Impressed with transfer time from SQ to Bonvoy..
Had just topped over the minimum 3000 pts from Scoot flights and Kris+ and my Bonvoy points expire end April.

So decided a worthwhile sweep, and surprised to see the points hit within a couple of hours.

Should have waited a couple days for the not as bad transfer rate

 

[moa999]

Should have waited a couple days for the not as bad transfer rate

What's changing? Was only 3000 miles.

 

[sudoer]

What's changing? Was only 3000 miles.

KrisFlyer boosts transfer ratio to Marriott Bonvoy

Singapore Airlines is boosting its transfer ratio from KrisFlyer miles to Marriott Bonvoy points by 50% from 1st April, turning a lousy deal into – a kind-of-ok one.

mainlymiles.com

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Any common formula for best way to use MB pts on hotel bookings? YES YES I know ridiculous question - but maybe a magic formula hidden somewhere?