The Points Mom

Maybe You Should Food Shop On Vacation

  Currently participating Element Hotels, Residence Inns, TownePlace Suites, all of which come with full kitchens, are enticing you to stock your fridge! When you book a stay of 7 days or more, you will receive a $25 grocery gift card or an on-property market credit.  Plus, select locations offer a grocery delivery service direct […]

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Now You Can Use Your Starwood, Marriott Or Ritz Card At Starwood, Marriott And Ritz Properties, And Receive The Same Earning Benefits

My friend recently asked me if she should pay for a Marriott stay using her American Express SPG card.  As of today, I would say yes. Today, it was announced that American Express SPG cardholders who use their card for their hotel bill at a Marriott or Ritz property, would be able to earn the […]

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The Marriott Starwood Merger Is Complete-What Does That Mean For Us?

  It’s official!  Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts merged into one company.  Now members of SPG, Marriott Rewards and The Ritz Carlton Rewards are able to link their accounts at members.marriott.com. Despite the union, Marriott doesn’t expect to have a fully combined loyalty program until 2018, so the loyalty programs are still separate […]

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Marriott Hotels To Offer Netflix On Guest Room TVs

    Marriott Hotels will now offer Netflix on guest room televisions.  On June 10, 2015, Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International Inc., and Netflix announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize the guest room entertainment experience. Guests staying at select Marriott Hotels will be able to subscribe to Netflix or sign into their […]

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