How To Status Match Marriott To I Prefer Elite

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members can status match to Preferred Hotels I Prefer Elite, their highest status level. I’ll show you how to complete the match in this guide, I’ll break down I Prefer points, as well as the benefits you’ll receive with your Elite status.

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Contents

• Matching Marriott Status To I Prefer Elite
• I Prefer Elite Benefits
• I Prefer Points Guide

Matching Marriott Bonvoy Status To I Prefer Elite

First, sign up for a Preferred Hotels I Prefer Rewards account if you haven’t already. This only takes a few minutes. Once a member (you’ll be given base level ‘Insider’ status) note down your I Prefer membership number. You can find this in the ‘My Account’ section.

Next, login to your Marriott Bonvoy account and take a screenshot of your Platinum, Titanium or Ambassador status. You’ll need this as evidence to complete the status match.

Before you status match, you might want to know if you can keep rematching to I Prefer Elite after your Elite status expires. The good news is that as long as you retain your elite status with Marriott, you can keep rematching to I Prefer Elite.

Now you’ve got your I Prefer membership number and Marriott status screenshot, you’re going to email members@iprefer.com. Preferred Hotels don’t have a dedicated status match page. This is the only way to match your status. You can use the email template below:

Subject: Status Match

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to request a status match from my Marriott Bonvoy [Platinum/Titanium/Ambassador] status to I Prefer Elite. I’ve attached all of the information and proof of status that you would need below.

Full Name: [Insert Full Name Here]

I Prefer Member Number: [Insert Number From Your I Prefer Account]

[Screenshot of your Marriott Status from your Marriott Bonvoy Account]

Kind Regards,
[Insert Name Here]

Preferred Hotels are usually very efficient status matchers. You should hear back with confirmation of the match in a few hours. You may need to log out of your I Prefer account and log back in for your status to update.

I Prefer Elite Benefits

The Preferred Hotels I Prefer program has 3 membership tiers, all of which usually have a minimum points requirement: Insider (Up To 24,999 Points), Explorer (25,000-49,999 Points) and Elite (50,000 Points).

As a Marriott Platinum, Titanium or Platinum member, you can skip straight to Elite, no I Prefer points required. Here are all of the benefits you’ll get as an I Prefer Elite member:

• 50% Bonus Points (Elite Only)

• Food & Drink Offering - Varies Eg. Free Drink, Food Discount (Elite Only)

• Digital Anniversary Gift (Elite Only)

• Special Experiences & Offers (Elite Only)

• Welcome Gift - Varies Eg. Free Wine, Resort Credits (Explorer & Up)

• Member Rates (Insider & Up)

• Room Upgrades (Insider & Up)

• Free Internet (Insider & Up)

• Early Check-In/Late Check-Out (Insider & Up)

• Rewards Suite Access (Insider & Up)

• Digital Preferred Travel Magazine (Insider & Up)

• Partner Offers (Insider & Up)

• Beyond Green Enrichment Activity Bonus (Insider & Up)

How I Prefer Points Work

Usually, I Prefer members earn 10 points/$1 spent (or foreign currency equivelant). Elite members earn a 50% points bonus, so 15 points/$1. However, some properties have a base points rate of 5 points/$1.

I Prefer points can be redeemed for Reward Certificates (12,500 point minimum), Reward Nights (15,000 point minimum) and auctioned experiences (5,000 point minimum). Whilst Reward Certificates are usually applied to bookings, some hotels allow you to put them towards hotel amenities like the restaurant or spa. Auctioned experiences include nights, dining and spa experiences.

1000 I Prefer points is worth $2 in Reward Certificates. Although, you redeem points in set amounts and you’ll need 12,500 points at a minimum:

• 12,500 Points = $25 Reward Certificate (Minimum)

• 25,000 Points = $50 Reward Certificate

• 50,000 Points = $100 Reward Certificate

• 125,000 Points = $250 Reward Certificate

• 250,000 Points = $500 Reward Certificate

I Prefer points do expire if they’ve not been redeemed in 2 years.

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