Want Marriott Gold status without actually staying in a Marriott 25 nights? Here's a hot tip! You can snag a FREE four-month membership to citizenM+ using the promo code COPLUS4. Once you're signed up with citizenM, you should see an option to match that to Marriott Gold status. Boom, instant perks! Why should you care? Marriott Gold usually requires a decent number of nights in their hotels. This shortcut gives you upgrades when available, bonus points on stays, and other goodies. Think of it as a taste of the good life, without the usual commitment. Now, here's the kicker. You DO need to enter your credit card info, and it automatically enrolls you in auto-renewal for the citizenM+ membership. So, set a reminder on your phone to cancel *before* the four months are up if you don't want to be charged. Otherwise, enjoy the Gold life while it lasts!