Marriott Rewards Summer 2013 Promotion “Unexpected Bonus”

Marriott Rewards has just launched their 2013 summer promotion “Unexpected Bonus” for stays between May 15 and September 2, 2013. You need to register for this promotion by July 31. You can access this promotions here.

You can find out your targeted version by logging to your Marriott Reward’s account and going to Promotion Central. The new offer should be the featured one on the left column.

Six Targeted “Unexpected Bonus” Offers

1. Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 2)

You can earn maximum of two category 1 to 5 free night certificates each after two stays.

2. Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 3)

You can earn maximum of three category 1 to 4 free night certificates each after two stays.

3. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 10K Bonus After 20 Nights

You can earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 nights + 10,000 additional bonus points after 20 nights for maximum of 35,000 bonus points.

4. 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 45K Bonus)

You can earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 nights + 2000 bonus points per night for additional nights beyond 15 nights for maximum bonus of 45,000 points.

5. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 10K Bonus After 25 Nights (Max 45K Bonus)

You can earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 nights + 10,000 additional bonus points after 25 nights for maximum total of 45,000 bonus points.

6. 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 55K Bonus)

You can earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 nights + 2,000 bonus points per night for additional nights beyond 20 nights for maximum bonus of 55,000 points.

Changing Targeted Offer

The base line offer is the free night certificate after two stays for category 1 to 4 properties for maximum of three free nigh certs. If you are Marriott elite member, the offer in your Promotion Central is likely one of the bonus points ones.

You can change your targeted bonus offer by contacting Marriott Rewards customer service. You can read more about how to do it here.

Conclusion

Not sure about the “Unexpected” part of the summer promotion. There really isn’t anything unexpected about these choices. I am glad, however, that there is only two week gap between the promotions.

Here are the terms and conditions of the Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 2)-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-5 hotel after each second paid stay made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at a participating Marriott property.
• Maximum two (2) free night awards earned with this promotion per member.
• A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-5 properties for one (1) free night.
• Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.
• An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.
• An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• 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.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit www.marriottrewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, www.marriottrewards.com/customer-service, or call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468) for complete details.

Here are the terms and conditions of the Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 3)-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-4 hotel after each second paid stay made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at a participating Marriott property.
• Maximum three (3) free night awards earned with this promotion per member.
• A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night.
• Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.
• An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.
• An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• 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.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.

Here are the terms and conditions of the C25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 10K Bonus After 20 Nights-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus an additional 10,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights – up to a maximum of 35,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.
• A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.
• Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
• Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• Marriott Vacation Club^® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.
• Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.

Here are the terms and conditions of the 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 45K Bonus)-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus after completing 15 paid nights, earn an additional 2,000 bonus points per night – up to a maximum of 45,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.
• A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.
• Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
• Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• 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.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.

Here are the terms and conditions for the 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 10K Bonus After 25 Nights-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus an additional 10,000 bonus points after 25 paid nights – up to a maximum of 45,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.
• A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.
• Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
• Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• 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.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.

Here are the terms and conditions of the 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 55K Bonus)-offer:

• Registration is required.
• Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus after completing 20 paid nights, earn an additional 2,000 bonus points per night – up to a maximum of 55,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.
• A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.
• The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.
• Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.
• Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.
• Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.
• Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.
• 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.
• Participating brands include JW Marriott^®, EDITION^®, Autograph Collection^® Hotels, Renaissance^® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott^SM, Marriott^® Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels^®, Courtyard by Marriott^®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott^®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott^®, Residence Inn by Marriott^®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott^® and Marriott Vacation Club.
• Stays at our exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton^®, will count toward achievement.
• All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply.
• Visit MarriottRewards.com/UnexpectedBonus, call 888-MARRIOTT (627-7468), or call your local Marriott Rewards Customer Support office for complete details.