Roman Colosseum at golden hour
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The Status Traveler

Rome, Italy

Management consultant, 41, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, wants to KEEP earning points. Budget: $3,000 for 5 nights. Here's how we turned their vision into a booked trip.

20 minutes
Time to book
Planning 2 months ahead for a week off
Planning window
$2,800 for 5 nights (paid in cash, earning ~14,000 Bonvoy points)
Final price
4-6 hours
Time saved

The Brief

"I want somewhere that's actually good but still Marriott so I get my points and status benefits. Not an airport Marriott. Somewhere I'd actually want to go."

Their requirements:

  • • Must have: Marriott property (to earn points + get Titanium benefits)
  • • Loyalty: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium (earn points, suite upgrades, late checkout)
  • • Dealbreaker: "Might as well be a Courtyard"

Our Process

What we ruled out:

  • × JW Marriott generic city properties — Fine but not exciting
  • × Large resort Marriotts — Feel corporate

What we considered:

  • ○ EDITION Barcelona — Design-forward, still Marriott family
  • ○ St. Regis Rome — Luxury tier, points earning, Titanium perks apply
  • ○ Ritz-Carlton Kyoto — Incredible property, Bonvoy eligible

The Booking

St. Regis Rome

  • Why it won: Earns Bonvoy points at luxury rate, Titanium status = suite upgrade likely, doesn't feel like "work travel"
  • Price: $2,800 for 5 nights (paid in cash, earning ~14,000 Bonvoy points)
  • Extras added: Bonvoy number already on file, attached to booking automatically

The Outcome

DIY Research Estimate

4-6 hours

With Otherwhere

20 minutes

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