The Laylow Waikiki opened last May, and since it was a hotel I was following closely, I ended up staying there soon after opening. But much can change in the first year of a hotel's operations. As a result, I thought it prudent to do a The Laylow Waikiki - one year later review. … [Read more...] about The Laylow Waikiki – One Year Later
Ritz Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Joins Marriott Rewards
The Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Beach opened two years ago with the completion of the Ewa Tower. And now, the property is getting ready to open their second and final phase, the Diamond Head Tower. But, in even better news, the Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki joins Marriott Rewards, adding another option for members on Oahu. … [Read more...] about Ritz-Carlton Residence Waikiki Joins Marriott Rewards
Marriott Choice Benefit is Now Live
As we continue to struggle through the Marriott+Starwood+Ritz-Carlton program integration, we're finally starting to see pieces fall into place. Case in point, the new Marriott Choice Benefit is now live! … [Read more...] about Marriott Choice Benefit is Now Live
Earning Marriott Rewards Ambassador Status is Different
Yesterday, I was looking at my account, anxiously awaiting the ability to merge my accounts once again. And that's when I noticed that Earning Marriott Rewards Ambassadors status is different. What do I mean by this? Well, it comes down to what Marriott considers qualifying activity. … [Read more...] about Earning Marriott Rewards Ambassador Status is Different
Marriott Rewards Program Integration Weekend
Well, we're finally past the Marriott Rewards program integration weekend! But things don't appear to be over yet. No, things are still a mess. … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Program Integration Weekend
Here Are The Marriott Choice Benefit Options
The new Marriott Rewards includes new benefits for Elite members. And one of those new benefits is the Marriott Choice Benefit for Platinum Elite members and up. What options we'd have under this new program, though, was a mystery, until now. … [Read more...] about Here Are The Marriott Choice Benefit Options
New Marriott Rewards Launches on August 18
Lately, Marriott's launch date for the new combined program has become vague. However, yesterday, Marriott finally specified an exact date. And so, the new Marriott Rewards launches on August 18, 2018. … [Read more...] about New Marriott Rewards Launches on August 18
The New Marriott Rewards is Coming on Monday
There's been a lot of buzz around Marriott's loyalty program integration lately, but it seems like an announcement is coming sooner than we thought. In fact, it appears as if the new Marriott Rewards is coming on Monday. … [Read more...] about The New Marriott Rewards is Coming on Monday
Will the New Marriott Rewards Have Five Tiers?
Will the New Marriott Rewards have five tiers when it launches? That's the question now circulating the web. … [Read more...] about Will the New Marriott Rewards Have Five Tiers?
Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards
Marriott and Starwood's merger closed over a year ago, but details on a combined loyalty program remain scarce. But now we know a little more: Amex and Chase to issue Marriott credit cards going forward. … [Read more...] about Amex and Chase to Issue Marriott Credit Cards