What It’s Really Like Being A Marriott Ambassador (Marriott’s Most Elite Status)

[@davidrodriguez931]

I’ve been on every tier status from Marriott. In reality for the everyday business traveler the difference between titanium and ambassador is only felt when you are staying at the luxury and premium properties. Only on one occasion was I denied an upgrade while on numerous occasions I was granted some of the best rooms on the property. However, if you’re staying at the more business oriented properties don’t expect a lot of attention or effortless upgrades. Titanium seems to be the sweet spot and best bang for your buck.

[@bstv3380]

This. Couldn't be more true. You have hit the nail David.

[@Leada1ne]

I'm $69.00 away from ambassador which will post from my previous stay on Monday!! Honestly, there isn't that much difference between Titanium & Ambassador!! But, I can't wait to see how we're treated when we reserve!! I'll be ambassador at least for 2yrs!!

[@ricko6190]

James - my dad is titanium for life and I definitely think the perks he gets are similar to the ambassador status without having to spend that insane amount of money each year! Typically can get great upgrades, especially internationally like you said. One downside to titanium is they no longer have a dedicated Marriott phone line. Sometimes have to wait 30+ min to talk to a representative.

[@daishiurata4997]

There is no lifetime titanium. It stops at platinum.

[@김영진-n3s]

@@daishiurata4997 There was.. ^^ But, not these days

[@CaliHunnid]

@daishiurata4997 it's a lifetime platinum is based off 10+years over 600 nights to qualify

[@christopherdoyle80]

I’ve been Ambassador for 4 years. Usually get the upgrades for business travel. We stayed in an enormous suite in Venice Italy at Hotel Danieli in June 2019. Used suite night rewards and had $3500 night suite for 5 nights…..FREE. amazing bucket list trip. I have 900,000 points with 15 suite nights and looking at trips right now! 😄

[@courtneyplatt559]

We are a shake-of-a-lamb's-tail from Life Platinum. We've always been well taken care of. Especially at The Grande Chateau in Vegas! That's my favorite place to stay when we go (usually at least once a year). And it's nice to be able to treat friends with suite upgrades for a night out in our home city. My husband travels the world & often gets the executive reception, especially in Asia.

[@alwayzurboy]

It’s the walking around a property and people knowing who you are by name. The upgrades, the care that if you have a single complaint it’s taken seriously. One of my fav properties is the Dubai Marina. Once they were booked to capacity and I got a smokers room and I wasn’t happy. Next time I went to the property I was walked to my room with a bottle of wine ; meat and cheese platter, hand written note and the lady sat there and made sure I was happy with the room. I booked my sis her honey honeymoon with points and my status followed her. She checked in, got a butler and an upgrade and was escorted to her room. These are the things about status that can’t be quantified in the list of elite benefits.

[@bodyloverz30]

I miss my top status with Hyatt, they were class. Now the Amex Hilton Aspire can get you Diamond, many status matches, and even buy ups to Intercontinental Royal Ambassador. Marriott is the most difficult.

[@creightonwells3192]

I think Hyatt globalist had the best treatment all around vs bonvoy and Hilton as I have all of them . But Hyatt is sort of slipping post Covid in my opinion

[@bodyloverz30]

@@creightonwells3192 Hyatt has slipped since the Hyatt family sold out and the Hyatt Gold Passport program was ended.

[@Beagle_Dad]

Rocking video bro! Thank you.

[@MarS-dc2qx]

I am now ambassador have not been upgraded to a sweet yet, I have another month of staying at hotels. Thinking of switching to hiltons

[@wildrosemedia2008]

Back in the hood old days I had ambassador for 4 years on the run. Back when your calls were answered by a team of about 10 people. They would straight up bump people for you in the busiest places and give you low rates and presidential suite upgrades. Ahh to be young single and high status again haha. Oh well, days away from titanium for life.

[@larrybenton777]

Dude, had no idea your an Ambassador too. I've had it for 3 years now. I always get the upgrade, but rarely a cool welcome gift. A bottle of wine at check-in was only cool one. Other than that, they let me raid their pantry food store for whatever I want to take. Anyways, would be cool to hear more Ambassador stories or trips.

[@oshunorisha367]

"4pm check out"... mans living a DREAM *_*

[@ZachValentini]

Fantastic in-depth look James! Looking forward to hearing why you're leaving and the new brand is, Was plannjng on hitting Titanium or Ambassador but all the reviews and hotels i was like no thank you, looking at Ultra Luxe now for YT reviews :)

[@JameyPaugh]

Thinking about switching all of business from Hilton to Marriott or Hyatt. This year I did a mattress run and hit Titanium and Globalist. Thanks for the clarity on Ambassador and whether or not it's worth it.

[@bstv3380]

Congrats Jamey! I believe Titanium is good place to be (I was for 5 years) and now spent a little extra to get Ambassadorship and it doesn't seem to be doing too well, at least in Japan,

[@1paulwang1]

2 marriott credit gets you 40 nights a year so need 60 nights and the spend. lots of time they have double night promotions so for me its the spend not the nights

[@johnlittle8267]

well done - I'm gold and my favorite hotels are Westins and on the Wyndham side, Wyndham Grands.

[@rocco9538]

Love your videos, always a treat to see these fabulous destinations. I think we would love to hear more about how/why you have traveled so much. I love to travel, but sounds like you travel for a living?!

[@MarS-dc2qx]

Weird because I am ambassador status and have over 130 nights. Never been upgraded or given anything by Marriott! Not even upgraded to a suite ever lol😢

[@wildrosemedia2008]

Dude!! You’re getting screwed. Where are you staying?

[@bstv3380]

I should have watched this before reaching the Ambassador elite level. In Japan, apparently there are too many of us and it is diluting the program. Titanium is a perfect sweet spot for a lot of people.

[@lindlesj604]

Love your travels especially Vegas but what is your favorite destination and what puts them first?!

[@banderson1979]

Hold up a second, did you say at the end your leaving Marriott? Please elaborate!

[@grottorabbit]

I'd like to try the mermaids tail chocolate and the goldleaf strawberry mousse!

[@marcosgonzalez7808]

Been a Platinum for the past 5-6 years. With all what is happening with devaluations is hard to justify loyalty to a chain…specially for someone that pay for most of his stays like I think you do (don’t remember a review where you said you booked with points). The best option (if financially doable) probably is booking Virtuoso or FHR to get the perks wherever you want to stay. So…I will be waiting for you upcoming Four Seasons reviews 😉

[@joedavids3916]

So James, point of clarification, is that 20k in business with the chain or you fork over 20k in cash for ambassador status.

[@jameswilliams272]

The former. 20k in spend

[@paulsuprono7225]

Omg . . . almost like you're living at the Marriott ! 🤗🇺🇸

[@bodyloverz30]

@@jameswilliams272 Does the credit card waive the spend requirement?

[@nonenone8095]

Cobalt is VVIP ambasador is a lv below o.0

[@mintico]

Invite only status. Doesn’t count

[@paulsuprono7225]

How did you get to Ambassador Status ? 😬

[@mintico]

Marriott is going to freak out when you dropped out from ambassador level to titanium. “What did we do wrong” they asked themselves haha

[@Coolist]

It'll be weird not being ambassador that's for sure, but I'm doing it for the channel so that I can diversify my content.

[@mikek2416]

Nice! Just hit diamond with Hilton and working on grinding through the many levels with Marriott. Sounds like the Marriott CEO has been making some pretty idiotic statements lately about where they're trying to take the brand (no housekeeping, "workers make too much money", guests should be tipping more, etc) and the rest of the industry is watching their lead. Not sure if I should keep working Marriott or just focus on Hilton and call it a day...

[@dwaynedickerson4408]

Hilton status is wayyyy better

[@Coolist]

Because the Hotels are worse 😎

[@dwaynedickerson4408]

@@Coolist ahh mann i gotta compare i got gold status in marriot from my platinum card but i never use it. I use the hilton resorts more then the hotels. Marriot credit cards and high status are a job itself. Hilton just opened a new resort in tulum this month. Check it outttttt for me im going for Christmas.

[@laxistgaming3030]

Make a video on you afford this

[@paulsuprono7225]

Show interrupted by ad, for Bitcoin . . urhhh ! 😬

[@MiaMichele9696]

LOL...my ad was for laser hair removal.

[@grottorabbit]

I got Harry & David 🤣

[@maxpower7721]

There are no exclusive cities in Mexico. Actually there are no exclusive cities in the world. Lol. Exclusive means only certain people can enter, while others are “excluded”. I guess North Korea has exclusive cities, but Mexico certainly does not.

[@Coolist]

You should re-familiarize yourself with the word exclusive, and perhaps the English language comprehensively.

[@adanabundrz7017]

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[@rikkicross6860]

10k views and 31 comments 🤔

[@yusofarsad]

So anyone who doesnot his marriot point maybe can give me? Thanks 😂✌🏻👍