Unpublished Marriott Bonvoy Status Challenge For Gold & Platinum

Marriott Bonvoy offers an unpublished status challenge: stay 8 nights for Gold or 16 nights for Platinum within roughly 3-4 months. Status is valid through the end of the following year

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Platinum Status: 16 nights within ~3-4 months (valid through end of following year).
Duration: Sign-up month plus three additional months (e.g., sign up March 5, complete by June 30).
Eligibility: Cash bookings only; award nights excluded. Some brands may be excluded. Must not currently have status. Once every three years.
Notes: Does not earn elite nights or Choice Benefits like Nightly Upgrade Awards. Agents may not know it; hang up and call again if needed

Marriott Bonvoy has an unpublished status challenge available by calling local numbers. - Gold Status: 8 nights within ~3-4 months (valid through end of following year).