With most major hotel loyalty programs, elite status is based on qualifying activity within a calendar year. So, how exactly does elite status credit work for a hotel stay on December 31? Does it count toward the previous year or the following year?
While this is niche, with the new year being right around the corner, I imagine this is something that some people are curious about. Maybe some people are even planning a last minute mattress run in order to qualify for status.
With Marriott Bonvoy, the elite nights would be split by year. All nights through (and including) December 31 would count toward the previous year, while all nights starting January 1 would count toward the following year.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
