Registration is currently open for the latest iteration of the MegaBonus promotion of the Marriott Rewards frequent guest loyalty program; and if you are a member, you will receive an offer at Promotion Central where once you met and earned your rewards, you will unlock an unspecified bonus when you stay at an eligible rate at greater than 4,000 participating hotel and resort properties worldwide between Monday, February 1, 2016 through Sunday, May 15, 2016…
MegaBonus by Marriott is Here Again — in Different Versions
…but there seems to be different versions of this promotion targeted to different people, as classified below:
Version A
- Win #1: Earn a free night after two stays
- Win #2: Unlock your new bonus points offer – and register when it appears in your online account
- Win #3: Every stay counts at 4,000+ hotels worldwide
Version B
- Win #1: Earn 10,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus 2,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 20,000 bonus points
- Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays — register separately in your account
- Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2
Version C
- Win #1: Earn 15,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus 3,000 bonus points each additional night, up to 30,000 bonus points
- Win #2: At the same time, earn a free night after two paid stays — register separately in your account
- Win #3: Unlock a new bonus points offer in your online account after you win #1 and #2
Registration and Eligible Nights
You must register for this offer by Friday, April 15, 2016, as registration is required for the MegaBonus promotion. Qualifying stays can be paid using any method or credit card of your choice.
An eligible stay is defined as consecutive nights paying an eligible rate in the same hotel property — regardless of the number of times you check in or check out — and the offer is not transferable as it is specifically targeted. Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
Free Night Award
You will earn one free night award at a category 1-5 hotel or resort property — the value of standard free night award ranges from 7,500 Marriott Rewards points for Category 1 hotel properties to 25,000 Marriott Rewards points for Category 5 hotel or resort properties — after two paid stays completed between Monday, February 1, 2016 through Sunday, May 15, 2016 at participating hotel and resort properties.
A maximum limit of one free night award — which is valid for one single occupancy or double occupancy standard room only; includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only; and which will expire six months after the date of issuance — can be earned with this promotion per member of the Marriott Rewards frequent guest loyalty program to be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-5 hotel or resort properties.
An earned free night award will be added to your account within three to five business days after the second qualifying stay. The awarded free night certificate is not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
If you complete two qualifying stays during the promotional period, an additional offer will be unlocked and become available in your account within three days after the second qualifying stay. You may not receive additional notification except through their online member account and must register for the additional offer within two (2) weeks from the date the additional offer becomes available.
Participating Hotel Brands
Participating hotel brands include:
- EDITION
- JW Marriott
- Autograph Collection Hotels
- Renaissance Hotels
- Marriott Hotels
- Marriott Vacation Club
- Gaylord Hotels
- AC Hotels by Marriott
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Moxy Hotels
- Protea Hotels
Stays at The Ritz-Carlton hotel and resort properties will count toward achievement.
Frequently-asked questions and official terms and conditions are available here. Please call 888-MARRIOTT — or 888-627-7468 — or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.
Terms and Conditions
In addition to the aforementioned terms and conditions…
- Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.
- Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
- Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion.
- Rooms booked through most third party retailers via the Internet and select travel agency bookings are ineligible to earn points.
Other terms and conditions apply.
Summary
In addition to members of the Marriott Rewards frequent guest loyalty program qualifying for one single version of the MegaBonus promotion, there have been reports of members qualifying for multiple versions — the most common seeming to be a combination of both Version A and Version C of this promotion.
Go ahead and register for this promotion, as you have nothing to lose by doing so; and it will not cost you anything — except for a moment of your time.
Meanwhile, join in on this discussion with members of InsideFlyer pertaining to the MegaBonus promotion from Marriott Rewards.
Source: Marriott Rewards.
