I did this last year and found a nice loophole with Marriott's match guarantee. When I was planning my July trip I decided to give it a try for the hell of it and it still works!
Works like a charm. The idea is connection rooms to build a HUGE suite at the cosmo. Slept 8 people last year for MDW and plan to do the same this year. Maybe even two suites if I want to get crazy.
1 wrap around terrace suite + 1 bedroom terrace suite = 1 massive suite to party with all your friends and their friends.
Here is how it works:
Marriott has a price match guarantee that if you find a lower price they will match it AND beat it by 25%. For those of you who don't know, the Cosmo is part of Marriott's Autograph collection and you are able to process bookings through Marriott.com.
Cosmo is running a "Stay Longer" promotion where you get 20% off three or more nights - you MUST stay at least three nights for this deal to work. It turns out, staying three nights is actually cheaper than two nights.
Step 1: Book your room (s) at the Cosmo on Marriott's website for 3+ nights.
Step 2: Go to Bookit.com (or any other deal site) and put in the EXACT SAME search (same dates, room type, etc.). The room price and total price should be lower than Marriott's due to the promotion they are running. It has to do with the way they are applying the 20% off room rate. Essentially you are getting 20% the room and then 25% off of that price.
Step 3: Submit a price match claim form (http://www.marriott.com/hotel-prices/travel.mi). File out the info, take screen shots of both websites (just in case CYA).
Step 4: You should hear back form a Marriott rep within 24 hours with your new revised room rates.
Step 5: Start planning your trip and booking tables.
PS. To save time, I had ordered all my alcohol for the weekend from Safeway and had them delivery it to the Cosmo. Saved time + money by not having to buy it on the strip. Last year I landed, checked in and within the hour had all my party supplies in my suites.
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My rates:
Price Match Rate is first, Original Marriott Rate is second:
Wrap Around Terrace Suite
One Bedroom Terrace Suite
In all, I should be paying $3,158 but only paying $1,803. That is a savings of $1,355!!! Putting that toward a table at Light.
If you can get a better price anywhere, do tell.
Works like a charm. The idea is connection rooms to build a HUGE suite at the cosmo. Slept 8 people last year for MDW and plan to do the same this year. Maybe even two suites if I want to get crazy.
1 wrap around terrace suite + 1 bedroom terrace suite = 1 massive suite to party with all your friends and their friends.
- Connecting suite rooms
- Combined 1810 sq.ft. interior
- Combined 590 sq.ft. exterior panoramic wrap around balcony
- 2 King sized beds
- 3 bathrooms
- Japanese soaking tub
- Separate dining area
- Modern kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator
- In-suite washer/ dryer
Here is how it works:
Marriott has a price match guarantee that if you find a lower price they will match it AND beat it by 25%. For those of you who don't know, the Cosmo is part of Marriott's Autograph collection and you are able to process bookings through Marriott.com.
Cosmo is running a "Stay Longer" promotion where you get 20% off three or more nights - you MUST stay at least three nights for this deal to work. It turns out, staying three nights is actually cheaper than two nights.
Step 1: Book your room (s) at the Cosmo on Marriott's website for 3+ nights.
Step 2: Go to Bookit.com (or any other deal site) and put in the EXACT SAME search (same dates, room type, etc.). The room price and total price should be lower than Marriott's due to the promotion they are running. It has to do with the way they are applying the 20% off room rate. Essentially you are getting 20% the room and then 25% off of that price.
Step 3: Submit a price match claim form (http://www.marriott.com/hotel-prices/travel.mi). File out the info, take screen shots of both websites (just in case CYA).
Step 4: You should hear back form a Marriott rep within 24 hours with your new revised room rates.
Step 5: Start planning your trip and booking tables.
PS. To save time, I had ordered all my alcohol for the weekend from Safeway and had them delivery it to the Cosmo. Saved time + money by not having to buy it on the strip. Last year I landed, checked in and within the hour had all my party supplies in my suites.
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My rates:
Price Match Rate is first, Original Marriott Rate is second:
Wrap Around Terrace Suite
- Thurs - $186 / $347
- Fri - $420 / $784
- Sat - $468 / $874
- Total - $1074 / $2005
One Bedroom Terrace Suite
- Thurs - $147 / $235
- Fri - $222 / $414
- Sat - $360 / $504
- Total - $729 / $1154
In all, I should be paying $3,158 but only paying $1,803. That is a savings of $1,355!!! Putting that toward a table at Light.
If you can get a better price anywhere, do tell.
Bachelor Party!!
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