# Marriott
Planning a Trip to Chicago (From a Credit Card/Points Enthusiast’s Perspective)
Earlier, chanye wrote a Niagara Falls trip report from the perspective of a credit card/points enthusiast. This time, we’ll continue by looking at how to plan a trip to Chicago usi...
Guide to Redeeming Hotel Points and Free Night Awards in Beijing
In this first installment, we’ll look at hotel redemptions in China’s capital, Beijing. I imagine many readers, like me, connect through Beijing from time to time, and sometimes st...
Westin Indianapolis Review: Stay Experience in Indianapolis, Plus Tips for Requesting an Upgrade via the App
Since I was in town for a conference, I just booked a cash stay for about $170+. After making the reservation, I messaged the hotel through the app as usual. Even though I only had...
Good News: Marriott Hotels in Asia-Pacific Are Temporarily Restoring Elite Benefits on Third-Party Bookings
Marriott hotels in Asia-Pacific appear to have temporarily restored elite benefits on third-party bookings. These benefits may include room upgrades when available, free breakfast,...
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Review: A 3-Day Beach Getaway (Part 1)
Overall, I’d give this stay an 8 out of 10. The hotel’s service, location, and views were all top-notch....
[Application Closed] Chase Marriott Premier Credit Card
According to DOC, some cardholders are now receiving emails asking them to upgrade to the new Bonvoy Boundless card (formerly Premier Plus). After upgrading, you only need to make...
Ritz-Carlton Tianjin Stay Experience
My stay at the Ritz-Carlton Tianjin was overall very good. The hotel’s facilities were excellent, and the service was also very nice. The one drawback is that dining options around...
Full Update on Marriott/SPG/Ritz-Carlton Credit Cards
After Marriott acquired SPG, it overhauled the entire loyalty program and renamed it Marriott Bonvoy. Today, the related changes to Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton credit cards wer...
Complete Guide to Marriott Travel Packages (2): Earning Points and Best Uses [12/6 Update: Follow-Up on the 5-Night Mini Package]
Earlier, I went through a lot of effort to redeem a hidden 5-night mini package. However, I’ve heard that when using this 5-night package, there can sometimes be issues: the hotel...
How to Use Points and Miles to Plan a Trip: My Europe Trip as an Example
As a credit card rewards enthusiast, once you have accumulated a lot of points, you naturally start thinking about how to get real value from them and plan a satisfying trip for yo...
“Once Per Day” Marriott Sweepstakes: 29 Ways To Stay
Marriott had originally planned to launch this 29 Ways To Stay sweepstakes in early October, but it kept getting delayed. The promotion finally went live on October 11. You can now...