Marriott Bonvoy It has implemented a new automatic room update system, which should provide a softer registration process and get some of the complement conjectures room updates For elite members.
This is how the new process works and what it means to you.
How Marriott Room updates work
Marriott Gold elite members And above they are eligible for courtesy room updates upon arrival, giving them access to rooms on higher or better views, for example.
Until recently, elite members generally had to wait, or even request, an update upon arrival, and their chances of obtaining one partially depended on their persuasion powers and the personnel member who works at the reception at that time.
The new technology will update elite guests automatically before reaching the property, in theory to eliminate some of the conjectures of the process.
The first system will approve the update night awards, starting five days before check-in for most brands and three days before for Ritz-Carlton, SAN REGIS and Edition properties. Then it will assign courtesy room updates to elite members from 3 pm of the day before check-in.
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The process is not completely automated. After the system does theirs, hotel staff must still assign the updated rooms available and confirm each.
According to a company spokesman, “during our initial pilot, both associates and members provided overwhelmingly positive comments, and we are delighted to display technology worldwide.”
How can I make sure they update me?
Unfortunately, the answer is: You still can’t. There are often more elite members than the available rooms, and there is no way to ensure that you hook one of them.
If you prefer not to throw the dice in a courtesy update, you can try to redeem a Night Update Prize. These awards can help you confirm an update a little earlier, but your update application will not be considered until most of the five days before check-in, and there is no guarantee that it will be approved. In addition, update night awards can only be exchanged in selected brands.
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The good news is that the new automatic update system of Marriott’s room should make the update approval process a little easier and more fair for Gold Elite members and above, and should know if it has been updated before setting a foot inside the hotel. But if you are looking to guarantee an update, consider redeeming his bonvoy points for a premium room or pay an update with a Marriott credit card.
