Marriott has the toughest criteria for a published, top tier status. Bonvoy Ambassador requires 100 nights in their hotels and minimum spend of $23,000. Or does it?
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Earning Hotel Elite Status Without Actually Spending Any Nights In Hotels
There are plenty of ways to earn hotel status besides spending 30, 50, 60 or more nights in a hotel. And there are plenty of ways to do it without getting a new premium credit card, either.
Backed By City and Courts, NYC Hotel ‘Guest’ Who Declared Himself The Owner Ruled Unfit To Stand Trial On Fraud Charges
A guest checked into the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan in 2018. He wouldn’t leave, and keeps getting the hotel’s deed transferred into the name of a non-profit he created. He’s tried to take possession of the hotel’s bank accounts and even gone to its lenders to borrow against the property. And the city’s administration and courts even, in part, backed him up.
Marriott’s New $100M Cost-Cutting Strategy: Changes Coming To Your 2025 Stay
They’re making changes so that owners don’t have to spend as much, but they’ve reassured investors that this won’t come out of their end at corporate. That means coming out of the guest experience. And they’re cutting costs across their own operation, too. I don’t see Marriott getting better for guests in 2025.
Detroit’s Unofficial ‘St. Regis’ Hotel: The Legal Loophole That Lets It Keep The Name For Free
There’s a hotel using the St. Regis name in Detroit with no affiliation to the Marriott brand
No Heat, No AC? Inside This California Hilton’s ‘One-Temperature’ Policy That Has Guests Struggling For Comfort
One Hilton hotel in Southern California doesn’t even give their guests access to heating and air conditioning on demand. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes it’s the other, and sometimes guests aren’t allowed to use either one.
Insider Secrets Exposed: Scandals, Outrageous Requests, And Celebrity Drama From Private Resorts For The Ultra-Wealthy
A five-year employee of a private resort “for the rich and famous” who worked in food and beverage answered questions online about their experiences and the things that they overhead working. They envied the lifestyles of wealthy guests, and found famous guests to often be paranoid and guarded – and would often visit alone (cherishing the space).
Hyatt’s Bold Premium-Only Strategy: CEO Calls Out Low-End Brands, Poised for a Big Credit Card Payday
Hyatt’s latest earnings call reveals a firm commitment to premium brands as CEO Mark Hoplamazian dismisses low-end market competition, emphasizes loyalty growth, and sets sights on renegotiating a lucrative credit card partnership.
Nevada Holiday Inn Express Outed: Charging For Electricity, Floods TripAdvisor With Fake Reviews To Cover It Up
Electricity isn’t included in your room rate, apparently, and you’re penalized for paying with a Chase IHG credit card at this IHG property.
How Long Can You Feast At Caesars And Wynn’s Buffets Before Getting Kicked Out? One Woman Put It To The Test
A woman set out to test the patience of the top all-you-can-eat buffets in Las Vegas, diving into two of the city’s priciest dining options: the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace and the buffet at the Wynn. Her mission was to see how long she could feast before being shown the door.