Using rewards points to book Hotel for someone else

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How do you do this?  I have a Marriott e-certificate that is going to expire next Tuesday and I'm just not going to use it.  My ex husband's brother-in-law (yeah, I know...whatever), is headed back to China and traveling to Chicago tomorrow and I want to let him use it. 

If I book the hotel using my rewards will he be able to check in without any problems or are they going to want something showing that I'm along?  I was hoping when I booked it would ask for names of the people staying, but it doesn't appear to do that.  Just asks how many. 

[The Captain]

You're an insanely nice person, you know that?

Other than that, I've got nothing for you.

[Deleted]

It might be difficult. I once asked to use my cc for someone else and the process was lengthy. They don't want someone claiming to be you to use your identity and point, etc...

I'd call and ask, but don't be surprised if it isn't simple

And yes, very nice to want to help.

[wvugurl26]

I've done it with Holiday Inn. When I was interviewing for my current job a lady from the old WIR boards graciously booked me a room with her points. She told them when she made the reservation I'd be taking the reservation. I had no issues checking in.

[mmhmm]

Oct 6, 2015 17:16:42 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I've done it with Holiday Inn. When I was interviewing for my current job a lady from the old WIR boards graciously booked me a room with her points. She told them when she made the reservation I'd be taking the reservation. I had no issues checking in.

I've done the same and had no problems. Wasn't using points, though. Don't know if that would make a difference but it shouldn't. The hotel is still getting paid.

[thyme4change]

Have you called the Marriott rewards phone number and asked?

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Oct 6, 2015 17:33:48 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

Have you called the Marriott rewards phone number and asked?

Nope.  Not yet.  You have no idea of the extent of my social awkwardness over the phone.  I avoid it at all costs. 

In person I'm even worse! 

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Oct 6, 2015 17:29:09 GMT -5 mmhmm said:

Oct 6, 2015 17:16:42 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I've done it with Holiday Inn. When I was interviewing for my current job a lady from the old WIR boards graciously booked me a room with her points. She told them when she made the reservation I'd be taking the reservation. I had no issues checking in.

I've done the same and had no problems. Wasn't using points, though. Don't know if that would make a difference but it shouldn't. The hotel is still getting paid.

That's what I was thinking and they have my credit card on file if he trashes the place.

eta:  Actually, they're NOT getting paid.  It's the voucher I get with my Marriott card.  So maybe they will be more picky about it. 

[giramomma]

Here's the website info on transferring

www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/tranpurc.mi

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Oct 6, 2015 19:40:06 GMT -5 giramomma said:

Here's the website info on transferring

www.marriott.com/rewards/usepoints/tranpurc.mi

It says you can only transfer to a spouse and I'm not using points anyhow.  It's the annual voucher I get with my credit card renewal.

I called my aunt that lives next door and works in England (yeah, she has a hell of a commute and racks up a gazillion points).  She said she's never had a problem with letting other people use hers.  They just show up and say they're checking in for her and it's never been an issue.  She prints out the confirmation page for them to show at check-in and leaves her phone number on it so they can call to verify.

[alabamagal]

I did it with my choice rewards and booked for DD. For them it said to book online and just put in the special request section the guests name.

If it allows you to book for spouse they shouldn't be able to tell anyway. My spouse has a different last name than I do.

[Deleted]

Oct 6, 2015 17:05:49 GMT -5 The Captain said:

You're an insanely nice person, you know that?

It doesn't hurt to have some favors to call in every now and then. 

Honestly, I think I owe a lot more than I give anyhow. 

[NastyWoman]

Wie geeft wat hij heeft is waard dat hij leeft (dutch saying: whoever gives what he can afford is worthy of life (aka a good person)) → you are a good person

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Oct 6, 2015 21:36:53 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

Wie geeft wat hij heeft is waard dat hij leeft (dutch saying: whoever gives what he can afford is worthy of life (aka a good person)) → you are a good person

I thought your keyboard was stuck at first. 

[taz157]

Oct 6, 2015 21:56:07 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

Oct 6, 2015 21:36:53 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

Wie geeft wat hij heeft is waard dat hij leeft (dutch saying: whoever gives what he can afford is worthy of life (aka a good person)) → you are a good person

I thought your keyboard was stuck at first. 

Unfortunately, I have no advice but I thought the same thing.

[NastyWoman]

 

[atlantapenny]

I reset my password (I lurk, what can I say) just to answer this question.  If it is the free certificate that comes with the Marriott Visa and is good for a category 1 - 4 room (or maybe it is 1 - 5), I am pretty positive you cannot transfer it.  I had wanted to do the same with mine for my parents earlier this year, and called the Marriott Rewards line to ask, and was told the cardholder had to be there.  

[Mardi Gras Audrey]

I did this last month (Kind of).  My free night from my card was expiring and I wasn't traveling.  When I called, I was told, I CANNOT transfer the certificate, even to my spouse (He was going to be using the night).  BUT... they made the reservation in my name and just added his name onto the reservation.  I then called the hotel directly after the reservation was made and said he was going to be checking in for me ("I will be showing up later"....)

He was able to check in, easy-peasy.When he was done with the night, he just left  (no checkout needed).  I called later the day of checkout to make sure they closed out the account and they said no problem, housekeeping lets them know when someone is gone but hasn't "checked out".

Hyatt is one I have seen that will let you gift points (not sure about award certs).  They let me put a reservation in his name last week with me not even being on it.

Just make the reservation and add his name to it.  If you are concerned, call the hotel directly and say he will be checking in. 

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Oct 6, 2015 22:58:15 GMT -5 atlantapenny said:

I reset my password (I lurk, what can I say) just to answer this question.  If it is the free certificate that comes with the Marriott Visa and is good for a category 1 - 4 room (or maybe it is 1 - 5), I am pretty positive you cannot transfer it.  I had wanted to do the same with mine for my parents earlier this year, and called the Marriott Rewards line to ask, and was told the cardholder had to be there.  

Ha!  I pulled out a lurker!  Welcome and start posting!

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Did Joss just change her screenname again?  

(Easily-confused GRG shuffles off to create a chart to track who's who)

[NastyWoman]

Oct 7, 2015 16:01:16 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Did Joss just change her screenname again?  

(Easily-confused GRG shuffles off to create a chart to track who's who)

It's October so the leaves  my name is a-changin'