End of Year Marriott elite plans | Coffee Break Ep76 | 11-4-25

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You have until the end of the year to earn the number of elite nights required for the elite level you’re aiming for, so it’s time to start thinking strategically!

End of Year Marriott elite plans

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(00:47) – Which status levels are worth targeting?

Read more about which Marriott elite benefits apply and when here.

(03:12) – Shortcuts (You can read more about this here.)

(05:00) – Learn more about Marriott credit card eligibility here.

(08:31) – Nick’s plan

(12:14) – Greg’s plan

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Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

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Fred

Like other programs, Marriott ought to also have a revenue-only qualification for tier status. If some books 25 nights in $1000 per night suites, they only get Gold Elite? Or, $50k per year. There’s something wrong with that

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Josh

I don’t remember how the years of platinum for lifetime status works.
i am at 7 years and 560 nights. When do I get to cancel/ downgrade my brilliant card. I think the answer is 1/27, but I just want to confirm.

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buddy

For lifetime platinum, you need 600 nights and 10 years as platinum.
Currently, I am sitting at 10 years and 576 nights. I have no Marriott stays coming up for the rest of 2025, but because I have the Chase Ritz card and the Chase Marriott business card, those combined 30 nights (15 from each) will push me over 600 and around February of 2026 I should make lifetime platinum, simply coasting to the finish line.

It’s pointless in the USA, as I am sure many will surely remind you. However, if you travel to Asia as much as I do the benefits are very good. Even Europe beats the US for platinum recognition, but Asia can’t be beat. Courtyard, for instance, are in fact luxury hotels in much of Asia. Chinese Marriotts and Hiltons (and Intercontinental hotels too) will ASTOUND you. Excellent value.

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FNT Delta Diamond

Marriott is awful. Forget it. Go to Hyatt or IHG.

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