Compensation Clinic-case this week comes from a reader’s stay at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Central where the room had dirty sheets.
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Marriott affiliated Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay was fined $1.6M on Thursday by the California Coastal Commission. The hotel has been fined twice previously for the same violations.
The hotel failed (on purpose) to display signs that the beaches were free and open to the public. The hotel had also failed to provide the agreed upon number on parking spots for beach goers.
Many hotels send pre-stay emails for elite and loyalty program members informing them about their benefits and to sell extra services/upgrades.
Last month, I received two emails from Marriott Bonvoy affiliated hotels in Rotterdam and Barcelona that were not welcoming at all.
American Express Membership Rewards has targeted some customers with a lucrative points transfer bonus, offering a whopping 40-50% boost on mileage transfers to British Airways Executive Club and Marriott Bonvoy.
Additionally Qantas and Virgin Atlantic also have a promotional bonus going on that is accessible to all customers, contrary to these targeted ones.
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a 40% off sale for stays at three participating Westin hotels in Mexico.
The sale is valid for stays between August 11 – December 19, 2019 and must be minimum of three nights. This offer is valid for bookings through June 30.
Here’s look at the top 5 most lucrative hotel promotions that you can take advantage of this month.
Remember that it really pays to take advantage of bonus and promotional offers from hotel loyalty programs. You can supercharge your point earnings!
Marriott Bonvoy has a bonus points offer for stays at 18 participating, mostly select service, hotels in the Northeast.
Members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay consumed between June 3 – July 31, 2019. You need make the booking using promotional code M11 and reserve the associated rate.
Marriott Bonvoy has now launched Escapes that replaces Last Minute Escapes that were available for the past few months. Marriott previously had eBreaks while SPG had its own Hot Escapes.
Members save 20% while the non-member discount is capped at 15%. These Escapes are valid 7 days a week at resorts and Friday to Sunday at city hotels. You must book them by Sunday. Escapes are available for bookings every other week.
Marriott Bonvoy has launched three separate offers for stays in Europe this summer through early fall.
Members can save 25%, get a 100 euro daily hotel credit or have breakfast included on the rate on a complimentary basis.
