Wyndham Rewards - Celebrate with a Free Night on Us promotion 16,000 points per stay

Hi All

I got an email,and it looks like targeted email "Enjoy one qualifying stay at any of our 20 newest properties, and we'll reward you with 16,000 Wyndham Rewards® bonus points—enough for A FREE NIGHT!* Earn up to 3 free nights or 48,000 bonus points!

We've just opened 20 new hotels and want to invite you to celebrate with us. Simply complete one stay through October 6, 2012 and you'll earn 16,000 Wyndham Rewards points. That's enough for a free night!

Plus, as an added incentive, rates are starting at $59.99 at the new Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham hotels and $79.00 at the new Wyndham Hotels and Resorts hotels. There are many locations to choose from across the United States so book now and take advantage of this limited-time offer.

https://www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20&variant=&acx_mid=605582:14844276622:4967494&acx_rid=1397134296&WID=em:wrt:st:08062012:hotel20

Did anyone got similar email and it provided a link to promotion, but it looks like a targeted offer

Thanks

I received one too. Have you found any info on qualifying rates? I am pretty new to Wyndham, is there normally any restriction on earning miles on their promos vs points?

I received same offer. Now trying to figure out what rates qualify for this promotion. In the email they is a mention about qualifying rates, but didn't mention what are qualifying rates.

I got this offer as well. As usual, if specific definitions are not attached to a promotion, the general definitions in a program's terms and conditions apply. Section I, part 5 provides this information about qualifying stays and rates (bolding mine):

A Qualified Stay means any number of consecutive nights (regardless of check-ins and check-outs) that a Member stays at the same Participating Hotel or Participating WH&R Property at a Qualifying Rate and which meets the other conditions included in Section II (B) below. Qualifying Rates include all rates except for the following: employee/family, travel agent, group, wholesale, package transportation/crew and other special contract rates, or free night stays. Most rates available through tour operators and travel websites (excluding Wyndham Rewards.com and the Participating Hotel Chain websites) such as Priceline, Hotwire, Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz are wholesale rates and therefore do not qualify to earn Wyndham Rewards points, airline miles or rail points. Qualifying Rates for Participating Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Wingate by Wyndham, and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Properties include all rates except for the following: employee/family, travel agent, wholesale, package transportation/crew and other special contract rates, or free night stays. Most rates available through tour operators and travel websites (excluding Wyndham Rewards.com and the Participating Hotel Chain websites) such as Priceline, Hotwire, Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz are wholesale rates and therefore do not qualify to earn Wyndham Rewards points, airline miles or rail points. Non-qualifying rates which are specific to Participating WH&R Properties include Wyndham Vacations inventory booked through Expedia which includes another travel component such as airfare or car rental.

In this case, you earn the 16K points for a qualifying stay at one of the 20 new properties Wyndham listed in the email. That won't help me much here because the nearest property to my home is still 3 1/2 hours away and just yesterday, I booked nonrefundable rates at two Marriott properties, including one near an eligible Wyndham property in Altamonte Springs, for an upcoming trip to Orlando.

One night works for a trip I was planning to take, and the other two nights will be decent enough. Thanks for the heads up! Hello 16k points times 3 for under $75 each.

Only issue is I didn't get the email myself, does it look really targeted? Not sure if it is worth taking a chance on for the other two nights, the one night I can use anyway. I forgot to set my preferences to allow email :mad:

One night works for a trip I was planning to take, and the other two nights will be decent enough. Thanks for the heads up! Hello 16k points times 3 for under $75 each.

Only issue is I didn't get the email myself, does it look really targeted? Not sure if it is worth taking a chance on for the other two nights, the one night I can use anyway. I forgot to set my preferences to allow email :mad:

I think you need book through the link through the link provided in order to get bonus.

I think you need book through the link through the link provided in order to get bonus.

Indeed, I'm going to book one night, maybe two, simply instead of nights at other chains. Not overly concerned if it works for me or not since I need hotels those nights anyway and I'm nowhere near any stay bonuses or elite levels with other chains. Going to wait a day or two in case I get the email so I'll be less concerned.

The only property near me on the list is charging $150+ a night for even something like an AARP rate. I don't think I can lower it much.

Meanwhile, I can find other brands of hotels nearby for just about 1/3 of that. (That's because the new property is a Wyndham and is priced for reimbursed business travel, while there are plenty of Days Inns and Travelodges and Super 8s nearby that have way more "affordable" pricing.)

Since I have to pay for all my stays on my own dime (and never get reimbursed), overpaying by $100ish is not worth 16000 WR points to me, sorry.

(It's not like the recent Club Carlson promos where I was able to find hotels for well under $100/night at some rates and earned 44000 to 50000 CC points per one-night stays at those.)

could this potentially chain with the 4x points summer promotion that is currently going on?

One night works for a trip I was planning to take, and the other two nights will be decent enough. Thanks for the heads up! Hello 16k points times 3 for under $75 each.

Only issue is I didn't get the email myself, does it look really targeted? Not sure if it is worth taking a chance on for the other two nights, the one night I can use anyway. I forgot to set my preferences to allow email :mad:

Don't be mad and don't listen to people here. It is not at all targeted. It's a great offer for any Wyndham Rewards member. No registration needed. The only condition is that you book one of the participating hotels (https://www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20&variant=&acx_mid=605582:14844276622:4967494&acx_rid=1397134296&WID=em:wrt:st:08062012:hotel20).

Thank you Wyndham Rewards for this great offer ^

could this potentially chain with the 4x points summer promotion that is currently going on?

If you're actually earning 4x points, then quite likely.

If you're earning 4x miles, though, then I'm not as sure. (And many of us are earning 4x Southwest Airlines, because it's much more valuable than 4x points.)

Hi, I am new to flyertalk. I have spoken with Wyndham Reward. The email was targeted and if you didn't receive you will not be rewarded.

While I didn't get one (:confused:), looking through the list, those of you in Texas may be able to get a good rate at the Wyndham Suites Park Central. I stayed here about 2 years ago when it was the Crowne Plaza Suites (and I'm guessing an Embassy Suites a decade or two before that), and it was a fairly low price per night. All 2 room suites IIRC, that were clean yet fairly dated. Assuming they haven't gone downhill in the past two years, it's not a bad choice.

Funny thing though - you had to receive a membership into their 'private club' to drink at the hotel bar. Must have something to do with the liquor laws there.

EDIT: The Hawthorn Suites next door used to be a decent Staybridge Suites as well. Wyndham must be offering a much better deal than IHG to the owner of those properties.

Is there no official Wyndham Lurker!? Why do two people get different information about the promotion? Why do not all the Wyndham members get the email! Questions which should be addresses by an official Wyndham Lurker!

The Hawthorn Suites next door used to be a decent Staybridge Suites as well. Wyndham must be offering a much better deal than IHG to the owner of those properties.
IHG was not the owner before, and Wyndham is not the owner now.

Very few properties in any hotel program are actually owned by the hotel program.

What is most likely the case is that IHG instituted a new (or newly enforced) requirement for Staybridge which they didn't want to (or couldn't meet), or else they just didn't like the fees charges for the affliation. Not knowing the particular property at all, I can't say what it would be.

An example of something parallel that I do understand better, is why the Holiday Inn Express (HIX) Aneheim West became (with a short period in between as a Magnuson) a Baymont Inn & Suites. It's not in the standard HIX build with all interior corridors (it's a combination of interior and exterior corridors, with the only elevator in the exterior section) and the rooms are not in the standard HIX layout. HIX tightened up on their standards and this property, without tearing the building down and putting up another one, couldn't meet those. So they had to leave HIX. Then Baymont came along and said that as long as everything else about the hotel met their standards, it was ok to have an oddly organized building. (And the hotel is located on a street where few people are likely to physically stumble upon it -- not near any freeway exit, etc -- so they presumably feel that being in a national chain helps more with filling up rooms than it hurts with standards requirements, as long as the standards required are actually achievable.)

Don't be mad and don't listen to people here. It is not at all targeted. It's a great offer for any Wyndham Rewards member. No registration needed. The only condition is that you book one of the participating hotels (https://www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20&variant=&acx_mid=605582:14844276622:4967494&acx_rid=1397134296&WID=em:wrt:st:08062012:hotel20).

Thank you Wyndham Rewards for this great offer ^

Is there no official Wyndham Lurker!? Why do two people get different information about the promotion? Why do not all the Wyndham members get the email! Questions which should be addresses by an official Wyndham Lurker!

I'm confused. Why do you need the email?

I have the impression that Wyndham give different answers to different clients. I got "don't worry, there is no need for the email" and the other guy (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19076779-post12.html) got "no email = no 16,000 points". That's completely conflicting.

I have the impression that Wyndham give different answers to different clients. I got "don't worry, there is no need for the email" and the other guy (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19076779-post12.html) got "no email = no 16,000 points". That's completely conflicting.

Sorry, didn't realize that you had given advice on this promotion without getting the email with its terms and conditions.

I have the impression that Wyndham give different answers to different clients. I got "don't worry, there is no need for the email" and the other guy (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19076779-post12.html) got "no email = no 16,000 points". That's completely conflicting.

Well, I'm going to book my one night I can use, but won't book any mattress runs. I'll find out in about a month and a half what happens! Doesn't matter either way to me, not many other promos out there for my one night of 3 over the total of the next 3-4 months, so I'll test Wyndham's IT.

Hello,

I am sorry for the confusion.

This offer was exclusively made available to members who signed up to receive Wyndham Rewards emails. To be sure to receive these types of offers in the future, be sure to update your email address in your member profile – visit www.wyndhamrewards.com or by calling 866-996-7937.

I'm confused. Why do you need the email?

Hello,

I am sorry for the confusion.

This offer was exclusively made available to members who signed up to receive Wyndham Rewards emails. To be sure to receive these types of offers in the future, be sure to update your email address in your member profile – visit www.wyndhamrewards.com or by calling 866-996-7937.



Hello Wyndham, that is not really the case. I signed up for receiving emails but I did not get this promotion. Same with friends and family members. It's simply not true that those who signed up got the email!

What is the situation now for those who are registered for getting emails but did not get this promotion?

I also checked my account and I signed up for all e-mails but did not received it. The Weblink for the promotion is also public and you do not have to log in to your account to see it.

www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20

The T&C also do not say any special.
Copy of the them below.






2012 Revere Promotion Terms and Conditions – Free night 16,000 bonus points

To qualify for the “16,000 bonus Points” promotion (the “Promotion”) and earn 16,000 Wyndham Rewards® points, the member must (i) be an active member (ii) click through the email and book a stay at any of the 20 participating properties at a qualifying rate between August 6, 2012 and October 6, 2012 and complete their hotel stays by October 9, 2012.(the “Promotion Period”). Members will receive 16,000 Wyndham Rewards points for up to 3 stays within the Promotion Period at any of the 20 properties regardless of the number of rooms booked. 16,000 bonus points is redeemable for one free night stay at a Tier 4 hotel. Member stays with check-out dates after October 9, 2012 will not be counted towards the Promotion. One stay includes all consecutive nights at the same hotel regardless of check-ins or check-outs. For a full list of the 20 participating properties click here. Members should allow six to eight weeks after completion of stay for the bonus points to be credited to their account.

I also checked my account and I signed up for all e-mails but did not received it. The Weblink for the promotion is also public and you do not have to log in to your account to see it.

www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20

The T&C also do not say any special.
Copy of the them below.


Wyndham, it's your turn. Can you please clarify!

1. Does a one stay constitute an eligible stay for the promo. or must there be more than one night?

2. Is the senior citizen rate an eligible rate for the promotion?

I could not find an answer to these questions in checking the limited information I found with the promo. Perhaps I am not looking in the right place. If anyone knows these answers or can point me in the right direction, I will appreciate it.

Certainly sounds like a good deal if only one night counts as a stay.

Thanks in advance!

1. Does a one stay constitute an eligible stay for the promo. or must there be more than one night?

2. Is the senior citizen rate an eligible rate for the promotion?

I could not find an answer to these questions in checking the limited information I found with the promo. Perhaps I am not looking in the right place. If anyone knows these answers or can point me in the right direction, I will appreciate it.

Certainly sounds like a good deal if only one night counts as a stay.

Thanks in advance!



Yes to both questions. But you must book on a Wyndham website

I also checked my account and I signed up for all e-mails but did not received it. The Weblink for the promotion is also public and you do not have to log in to your account to see it.

www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/special.action?partner=hotel20

The T&C also do not say any special.
Copy of the them below.






2012 Revere Promotion Terms and Conditions – Free night 16,000 bonus points

To qualify for the “16,000 bonus Points” promotion (the “Promotion”) and earn 16,000 Wyndham Rewards® points, the member must (i) be an active member (ii) click through the email and book a stay at any of the 20 participating properties at a qualifying rate between August 6, 2012 and October 6, 2012 and complete their hotel stays by October 9, 2012.(the “Promotion Period”). Members will receive 16,000 Wyndham Rewards points for up to 3 stays within the Promotion Period at any of the 20 properties regardless of the number of rooms booked. 16,000 bonus points is redeemable for one free night stay at a Tier 4 hotel. Member stays with check-out dates after October 9, 2012 will not be counted towards the Promotion. One stay includes all consecutive nights at the same hotel regardless of check-ins or check-outs. For a full list of the 20 participating properties click here. Members should allow six to eight weeks after completion of stay for the bonus points to be credited to their account.

It looks like you do have to click through on the email for the promotion.

I looked at daily rates @ Wyndham Irvine-Orange County, minimum 93$ including tax (adv purchase)..promotion may be not worth it..

Are there any discount promo codes that you can use for any of these 2 promotions?

Can someone also report if they received the 4x points after the 2nd qualifying stay in addition to the 16K points?

My reservations are not until later this month.

The Chicago area has several new properties - and the rates look pretty reasonable.

I DID get the email. And I have signed up for the 4xs points.

I hope AARP works as a qualifying rate.

My reservations are not until later this month.

The Chicago area has several new properties - and the rates look pretty reasonable.

I DID get the email. And I have signed up for the 4xs points.

I hope AARP works as a qualifying rate.

Just checked Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Chicago Hoffman Estates and it's $58.99 for 8/18.

You guys are aware of the fact that Wyndham is officially the only chain that counts no-shows as eligible for the stay credit? While it's still a good idea to give the property a good excuse and try to get checked in via phone points should post in any way.

So it's 7k miles for ~$65 - that's under one cent :)

The link that I have through the e-mail has a slightly different link then the one posted. To me, it looks like an affiliate link, so I would think that this is how they are tracking the promotion.

I did my first stay last night - so I will see how long it takes for the points to post.

Just checked Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Chicago Hoffman Estates and it's $58.99 for 8/18.

You guys are aware of the fact that Wyndham is officially the only chain that counts no-shows as eligible for the stay credit? While it's still a good idea to give the property a good excuse and try to get checked in via phone points should post in any way.

So it's 7k miles for ~$65 - that's under one cent :)

Are you sure no shows count as eligible stays?. Is it possible to check in via phone?.
If it works then will buy you a beer;)

Are you sure no shows count as eligible stays?. Is it possible to check in via phone?.
If it works then will buy you a beer;)

Does the advance purchase prices count? If so - those are cheaper - some around $47 - if you move the date a couple of weeks out.

Please don't book ALL the rooms though. I actually plan on STAYING there. :)

I am planning on staying at Schaumburg one night, Hoffman Estates one night, and then Schaumburg the third night. I am assuming those will count as three separate stays for three bonuses.

no shows count as eligible stays?. Any FTers confirm?.

https://www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/terms.action?variant=
If the property requires a credit card for a reservation, the Member is a no-show, and the hotel charges his/her credit card for the first night of the no-show stay, the Member will receive points for such night as if he/she had stayed."

https://www.wyndhamrewards.com/trec/consumer/terms.action?variant=

Thanks for looking it up. Still it's a good idea to give the hotel a call to avoid embarrassment with Wyndham later on...

Hi, I am new to flyertalk. I have spoken with Wyndham Reward. The email was targeted and if you didn't receive you will not be rewarded.

Yeah, that's the story I'm getting when I asked nicely thru their FB page. Had to get the email in order to get the bonus. If someone has first hand experience otherwise, it would be good to know. Looks like a good promo.

I just got the offer in an email that I received today. It was somewhat buried and I could have easily missed it if not for this tread.

I just got the offer in an email that I received today. It was somewhat buried and I could have easily missed it if not for this tread.

me too, I just received mine, the email title is
”Your point balance, member offers & Summer Rewards“

The terms do not specify that you must have selected points in order to earn the bonus. If anyone earns the 16K points who selected airline miles for the usual stay reward, please post that here.

If I'm reading this part of the T&Cs properly, Members will receive 16,000 Wyndham Rewards points for up to 3 stays within the Promotion Period at any of the 20 properties regardless of the number of rooms booked.then it appears you could stay at the same property multiple times during this promotion and get credit for up to three nights, so long as you don't try to stay consecutive nights on check ins/check outs. Does that sound right?

Hi, I am new to flyertalk. I have spoken with Wyndham Reward. The email was targeted and if you didn't receive you will not be rewarded.

Welcome to FT....... I think.

If I'm reading this part of the T&Cs properly, then it appears you could stay at the same property multiple times during this promotion and get credit for up to three nights, so long as you don't try to stay consecutive nights on check ins/check outs. Does that sound right?

I read it the same way - that you can stay at the same property three times.

I read it the same way - that you can stay at the same property three times.

That's correct; each stay at the same property must be a separate booking.

You guys are aware of the fact that Wyndham is officially the only chain that counts no-shows as eligible for the stay credit?

You get points for no shows but would it count as a stay for this promo?

You get points for no shows but would it count as a stay for this promo?

No shows also count for promos.

Hi all,

Just wanted to make note that I asked Wyndham through their Contact Us page if one needed to have a targeted email link in order to book this promotion. I did not sign up for emails until I contacted them.

This morning I received a reply from them (took about 3 days? they quoted a 3-5 business day reply window) with a personalized link and the terms of the promo. Hooray!

:)No shows also count for promos.

No shows also count for promos.

How do you know that?^

How do you know that?^

No shows also count for promos.

Most properties don't charge for no-shows though... if they do, then it counts as a stay and triggers any Wrewards bennies. ^

So the 16000 point question is: which of the new properties will charge for no-shows? :)

Most properties don't charge for no-shows though... if they do, then it counts as a stay and triggers any Wrewards bennies. ^

So use the advance purchase rate and one is good to go?

would there be anyway to also use topcashback.com for this?
could people please post the best rates they find and for what date.

data point:

no show canceled, no charge no points.
I did not contact them.
8/15 orlando altamonte springs.

There is another link on the email for 4x after your second stay during this period but you have to register. Talked to a Wyndham rep and you can register for this along with the free night promo without negating each other.

data point:

no show canceled, no charge no points.
I did not contact them.
8/15 orlando altamonte springs.

i'm assuming you didn't book a pre-paid rate?

i'm assuming you didn't book a pre-paid rate?

I have been calling Wyndham asking them if advanced (prepaid) rates qualify for this promo. I am getting mixed answers. Some reps say yes, some say the individual hotels will have to decide. When I even call the individual hotel they dont even know there is a promo going on. Does anyone have a definite answer?

Nope, will try that next.

This email thing is very strange. My wife is not subscribed to any emails and yet she got the magic email. I am subscribed for all emails and for some reason did not receive the email. Doesn't make any sense.

I have been calling Wyndham asking them if advanced (prepaid) rates qualify for this promo. I am getting mixed answers. Some reps say yes, some say the individual hotels will have to decide. When I even call the individual hotel they dont even know there is a promo going on. Does anyone have a definite answer?

Where do u find advanced purchase rate not a qualified rate?

does anyone know how long after the stay the 16,000 points get posted?

i'm assuming you didn't book a pre-paid rate?

This is what I see for prepaid rates. Not sure if you get bonus for no show advance purchase:

Wyndham.com Advanced Purchase rates are non-refundable and require a credit card payment in advance or the entire stay as reserved. No changes, cancellations or modifications may be made to Advanced Purchase rates. Early departures do not qualify for refund or unused portion of reservation. Reservation extensions will require a new reservation for the additional dates, subject to availability and rate changes. May not be combined with any other offers or promotions, and is not available to groups. If you fail to arrive at the hotel on scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled and you will not receive any refund or credit.

Ok, I have taken a stab by booking one night for ~$54 prepaid rate for 7th Sept. I will be a no show. So, lets see how this goes :)

does anyone know how long after the stay the 16,000 points get posted?

I did my 1st stay on Saturday. Nothing has posted yet - no regular points or bonus points. This bill definitely has my rewards number on it. I am hoping that it can get posted tomorrow - mainly because I am impatient and like to see things post quickly!:D

does anyone know how long after the stay the 16,000 points get posted?

It says in the email:
'Members should allow six to eight weeks after completion of stay for the bonus points to be credited to their account. '

So I don't think they will show up very soon.

Well let me add my experience. I sent an email to Wyndham Customer Service on this issue and received this disappointing message:

Hello James,

Thank you for contacting Wyndham Rewards.

I regret to advise that the promotion you are referring to was sent to a selected group of Wyndham Reward members by our marketing departments, and therefore cannot be extended to all members.

If you have additional questions, please contact Member Services at 1-866-996-7937 or via email at customerservice@wyndhamrewards.com. Our Member Services hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 pm EST or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.

Sincerely,

Jessica
Wyndham Rewards
PHONE: 1-866-WYN-RWDS (1-866-996-7937)
FAX: 1-800-306-0671
Login ID#74530

For every kind of traveler. For every kind of trip. www.wyndhamrewards.comed this message


Fortunately I received this email in time for me to change my weekend reservation to Holiday Inn. Good luck with this promotion.

Please keep us updated,

I called them tonight, they said regular points get posted in 5 business days, and bonus points get posted 6-8 weeks.





I did my 1st stay on Saturday. Nothing has posted yet - no regular points or bonus points. This bill definitely has my rewards number on it. I am hoping that it can get posted tomorrow - mainly because I am impatient and like to see things post quickly!:D

would there be anyway to also use topcashback.com for this?
could people please post the best rates they find and for what date.
I don't think I would try going through a cash back site since the promo terms say to click through the link in the email.

I have been calling Wyndham asking them if advanced (prepaid) rates qualify for this promo. I am getting mixed answers. Some reps say yes, some say the individual hotels will have to decide. When I even call the individual hotel they dont even know there is a promo going on. Does anyone have a definite answer?

That sounds strange that the individual hotels will decide whether a rate qualifies for the promotion or not. Either advance purchase counts or it doesn't. It certainly should since the terms didn't specifically exclude it. It sounds like you got a hold of someone who just made up an answer.

This is what I see for prepaid rates. Not sure if you get bonus for no show advance purchase:

Wyndham.com Advanced Purchase rates are non-refundable and require a credit card payment in advance or the entire stay as reserved. No changes, cancellations or modifications may be made to Advanced Purchase rates. Early departures do not qualify for refund or unused portion of reservation. Reservation extensions will require a new reservation for the additional dates, subject to availability and rate changes. May not be combined with any other offers or promotions, and is not available to groups. If you fail to arrive at the hotel on scheduled arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled and you will not receive any refund or credit.

In my experience that just refers to additional discounts -- like a 20% discount for weekend stays, for instance -- and means that they don't stack with that. I don't think it means you won't get promo points based on stays. But we'll find out as people's points post.

Hi guys,
I called the Wyndham DFW Suites Park Centra
7800 Alpha Road | Dallas , TX 75240 | Phone 972-233-7600 | Fax 972-788-094 yesterday and they had no idea about this promotion
The reason for my call was that I couldn't log in with my Wyndham rewards. After talking to the representative, I realized that they have two system Wyndham rewards and wyndham by Request. The Wyndham DFW Suites is using the later one. I am a little bit skeptical about how to book this hotel since this promotion seems to be strict. Should I just book it and give them my reward number when check-in or should I try to login and book it.
The representative is very helpful and I am waiting for her to call back today

Hi guys,
I called the Wyndham DFW Suites Park Centra
7800 Alpha Road | Dallas , TX 75240 | Phone 972-233-7600 | Fax 972-788-094 yesterday and they had no idea about this promotion
The reason for my call was that I couldn't log in with my Wyndham rewards. After talking to the representative, I realized that they have two system Wyndham rewards and wyndham by Request. The Wyndham DFW Suites is using the later one. I am a little bit skeptical about how to book this hotel since this promotion seems to be strict. Should I just book it and give them my reward number when check-in or should I try to login and book it.
The representative is very helpful and I am waiting for her to call back today

So far, the general consensus seems to be that clicking through the link in the email sent by Wyndham is the only guaranteed way to get the bonus points.

To quote the T&Cs:

To qualify for the "16,000 bonus Points" promotion (the "Promotion") and earn 16,000 Wyndham Rewards® points, the member must (i) be an active member (ii) click through the email and book a stay at any of the 20 participating properties at a qualifying rate between August 6, 2012 and October 6, 2012 and complete their hotel stays by October 9, 2012 (the "Promotion Period").

So, it's not surprising that staff at the individual hotels have no idea about this promotion since it appears that Wyndham is handling this solely through website bookings originating from click throughs from the emails sent to Wyndham Rewards members.

So far, the general consensus seems to be that clicking through the link in the email sent by Wyndham is the only guaranteed way to get the bonus points.

To quote the T&Cs:



So, it's not surprising that staff at the individual hotels have no idea about this promotion since it appears that Wyndham is handling this solely through website bookings originating from click throughs from the emails sent to Wyndham Rewards members.

Thanks I know that but the problem is that I can't login into my account because Wyndham has two reward systems. I wonder if I can get the points without using my Reward number and then give it to them at the hotel. It is probably unlikely

Thanks I know that but the problem is that I can't login into my account because Wyndham has two reward systems. I wonder if I can get the points without using my Reward number and then give it to them at the hotel. It is probably unlikely

Can you join Wyndham By Request - log in - and then click through the link in the email and book a room that way?

Can you join Wyndham By Request - log in - and then click through the link in the email and book a room that way?

I talked to a Wyndham reward representative and she told me that as long as I clicked through the email, I don't have to sign in to my Wyndham reward account and she said they will credit me in 6 to 8 weeks. I hope this is true :D

Just received answer:

''To participate in the free night on us promotion you can also click on the link in the newsletter we sent out, however I am not able to send the email for this promotion.''

it looks as newsletter has the link to participate not personalized e-mail.
I wondering if someone can forward it to others.
If any of you you guys can forwarded to me will be great

bien.wal@gmail.com

So, my regular stay has posted. What I did not realize is that my earnings preferences was set to US Airways miles, so I have 500 miles being posted to US Airways.

The 16,000 points have not posted yet.

I think that I am going to change my earnings to Delta - that is the award that I am working on. Even if the 16,000 points gets posted as Delta miles, that works fine for me!

Stayed at the new Hawthorn Suites in Altamonte Springs that is participating in this promotion. Interesting. It's a rebadged Candlewood Suites that was still part of IHG when I stayed there in late March. Will stay there again Sunday night. This property may be a very good option because, even on a Friday night, the hotel appeared no more than 40% full, thus plenty of availability with low prices. I'll provide an update when the points from this promotion post.

Another amazing offer. I am holding off on it only because it seems like the left hand is talking to the right at Wyndham. I've spoken to customer service on the phone and they seemed to think as long as I had the webpage "link" I was okay. I then sent them an email to see if they could send me the "link" and I have gotten no response. Great deal, though :)

Coming back to that Altamonte Springs property, book with the 20% off promo, and you can get a room, including tax, for a little less than $58. With the low occupancy I saw this weekend, I'd think this hotel would happily take no show bookings.

lwildernova That is where I stayed last week and will have my next 2 "stays". The occupancy was definitely low. There were probably about 20 cars in the parking lot. I would agree with you about the no shows.

Another amazing offer. I am holding off on it only because it seems like the left hand is talking to the right at Wyndham. I've spoken to customer service on the phone and they seemed to think as long as I had the webpage "link" I was okay. I then sent them an email to see if they could send me the "link" and I have gotten no response. Great deal, though :)

^ Like you, I was told on the phone I could click through anyone's link. I emailed asking for a link and they said they couldn't generate one for me, but they didn't say that meant I couldn't participate in the promotion.

So the 16,000 point question, does anyone have the link they can share? :)

:)So the 16,000 point question, does anyone have the link they can share? :)

I emailed about my account and another family member's account. Was told that the marketing department targeted those who were invited.

This seems like a pretty poorly run promo. Is Wyndham using the same company as UA for their promos?

I emailed about my account and another family member's account. Was told that the marketing department targeted those who were invited.

This seems like a pretty poorly run promo. Is Wyndham using the same company as UA for their promos?

I've never been targeted for anything good before this, but so what. The whole point is that it's targeted! I've booked my first stay which will be a no show. Well see what happens.

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

Again, just US members... Damn...:mad:

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

Is the advance rate eligible for this promotion? How will no-shows be handled? Thank you!

Did you book rooms via advanced pay?. I am also interested in doing that.. good luck
Is the advance rate eligible for this promotion? How will no-shows be handled? Thank you!

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

I just had to reactivate my account, there was no email address on file. Is there any way of getting a link to book a stay?

If they could be either points or miles I think you would have had a line item for the miles showing 16,000 miles as the bonus. Maybe the points post later but that would be unusual for Wyndham so a good possibility is that your account must be set to points for it to post even though that isn't stated in the T&Cs of the promotion.

So, my regular stay has posted. What I did not realize is that my earnings preferences was set to US Airways miles, so I have 500 miles being posted to US Airways.

The 16,000 points have not posted yet.

I think that I am going to change my earnings to Delta - that is the award that I am working on. Even if the 16,000 points gets posted as Delta miles, that works fine for me!

If they could be either points or miles I think you would have had a line item for the miles showing 16,000 miles as the bonus. Maybe the points post later but that would be unusual for Wyndham so a good possibility is that your account must be set to points for it to post even though that isn't stated in the T&Cs of the promotion.

Although the specific T&Cs don't state that the earning preference must be set to points rather than miles, I figured that was a reasonable (but not the only reasonable) interpretation of the requirements and then decided it was better to err on the side of caution and set my preference to Wyndham points.

I don't in any way believe that Wyndham will award 16K miles in any partner program as a result of this promotion. I suspect CC will say you either earn some piddling, standard amount of miles or 16K CC points.

Agreed but it would be nice for someone to post here that did have the 16k post. I had the same thing where mine was set to miles and the 16k didn't post with my stay as most bonus's do with Wyndham. So I'm wondering if this (mile selection) is it or not. Some promo's have allowed both in the distant past depending on where you live. The T&Cs would normally state you must be set to points in recent promotions. And this one is very odd that it doesn't.

Although the specific T&Cs don't state that the earning preference must be set to points rather than miles, I figured that was a reasonable (but not the only reasonable) interpretation of the requirements and then decided it was better to err on the side of caution and set my preference to Wyndham points.

I don't in any way believe that Wyndham will award 16K miles in any partner program as a result of this promotion. I suspect CC will say you either earn some piddling, standard amount of miles or 16K CC points.

just to confirm even if we didnt get the mail,as long as we go thru the link at the top of the page we should be ok for this?

thanks

just to confirm even if we didnt get the mail,as long as we go thru the link at the top of the page we should be ok for this?

thanks

This post earlier in this thread, post 87 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19163862-post87.html), indicates that only reservations made through the email link will work. If your email preferences are not set to receive promotional emails regarding Wyndham, I'd reset your preferences. I have received several emails with links to this promotion.

My no show points posted, days after checkout, but no bonus, I will follow up with a timeline if/when they do.

My no show points posted, days after checkout, but no bonus, I will follow up with a timeline if/when they do.

They said 6-8 weeks so I'm not expecting anything to happen overnight. Please do follow up with us! I've got a couple of these reservations on the books :) However my flights have been notoriously cancellation-prone so I may not make it to check in ;)

Second stay in Altamonte Springs posted this evening, three days after the stay. No bonus points on either stay have posted yet. I'll keep an eye on that because I should earn an additional 32K for these two stays.

I haven't been burned by a promotion yet, but I am concerned about how this one will work out. Although I used the link in the email Wyndham sent to me to make each reservation, there's nothing in the reservation or confirmation process to tell you that your booking has qualified for this promo.

Second stay in Altamonte Springs posted this evening, three days after the stay. No bonus points on either stay have posted yet. I'll keep an eye on that because I should earn an additional 32K for these two stays.

I haven't been burned by a promotion yet, but I am concerned about how this one will work out. Although I used the link in the email Wyndham sent to me to make each reservation, there's nothing in the reservation or confirmation process to tell you that your booking has qualified for this promo.

My first stay was tonight, I will also keep watching my account.

The promotional points often do not post right away. Last year when I participated in another one of their promotions, the bonus points posted 6 days (4 business days) after the check-out date.

:)My first stay was tonight, I will also keep watching my account.

I have also clicked through the email, had 3 stays done, and have just the regular miles post (within 3-4 days) ... no bonus miles yet.

I went as far as to call into the Rewards # and have a CSR note my account, since as you've said, there is no confirmation anywhere that this has been tracked properly.

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

Again, what about those of us U.S. members that opted to receive email extras but did not receive an email? I was provided this reply from customer service. Am I out of luck?

[same as other received above]
Hello thegrailer,

Thank you for contacting Wyndham Rewards®.

I apologize that this promotion is not available for all members. Only the selected members who received the details are eligible to receive the bonus.

If you have additional questions, please contact Member Services at 1-866-WYN-RWDS (1-866-996-7937), or via email at customerservice@wyndhamrewards.com. Our Member Services hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 pm EST or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.

Sincerely,

NAME
Wyndham Rewards®
PHONE: 1-866-996-7937
FAX: 1-800-306-0671
ID 8677

For every kind of traveler. For every kind of trip. www.wyndhamrewards.com

Again, what about those of us U.S. members that opted to receive email extras but did not receive an email? I was provided this reply from customer service. Am I out of luck?

[same as other received above]

If this is truly targeted, then you can do nothing. I have received this offer in two separate emails, however. One focused solely on this promo. The second came in a general email that mentioned a number of other offers. I might reset my account preferences in the hope of receiving another email with a link to this promotion.

Otherwise, it simply remains a targeted promotion. If you don't get this one, you'll probably get one down the line--that I don't get.

If you check different dates out be very careful when you confirm your reservation that it gives you the right date.

I thought I was reserving a room for Sept 8, but noticed when I clicked submit that it actually booked Sept 7.

I went back and re-entered Sept 8 - and the page clearly said Sept 8, but when I clicked on the button to reserve the room, it said Sept 7.

I tried Sept 9, and once again, the page stated Sept 9, but when I clicked through, it was reserving a room on Sept 7 again.

I had to close down the site and clear my cookies before it actually gave me the dates I was trying to book.

datapoint - emailed for link, reply 1 week later, no dice, only for targeted members

Hi Guys,

I wanted to try to get in on this promotion, as I did receive the email containing the link.

I clicked through the email and reserved a night at a qualifying hotel. I was "unable to show up" that night, 8/19, but my CC was billed. So far in my Wyndham Rewards account the stay showed up, but it was given 0 points for the stay. It has a little <information> graphic which states this was a Non-Qualified Stay. Why would this be? It certainly was a qualified stay.

So I haven't been given any points, any bonus points, or the 16000 I expected.

Anyone ever have an actual qualified stay show up as "non-qualifying"?

-WT

Hi Guys,

I wanted to try to get in on this promotion, as I did receive the email containing the link.

I clicked through the email and reserved a night at a qualifying hotel. I was "unable to show up" that night, 8/19, but my CC was billed. So far in my Wyndham Rewards account the stay showed up, but it was given 0 points for the stay. It has a little <information> graphic which states this was a Non-Qualified Stay. Why would this be? It certainly was a qualified stay.

So I haven't been given any points, any bonus points, or the 16000 I expected.

Anyone ever have an actual qualified stay show up as "non-qualifying"?

-WT

Just as an extra data point, since I have not seen any posts in this thread yet that anyone has had their 16k points credited: I was targeted for this offer, clicked through the email link, had a stay from 8/10-8/11 (I actually checked in in person), and have NOT yet received the 16k points.

Similar promotion later this year? and indeed targeted, from their reply

"Hello ***,
Thank you for contacting us about Wyndham Rewards®.

Please accept my apology for the delayed reply to your e-mail. We are currently experiencing a higher than normal e-mail volume.

I regret to advise that for the Revere Promotion, the emails were sent to random selected members and we are unable to resend the link. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Please be advised that we will have a similar promotion later in the year where you can take advantage of the offer.

If you have additional questions, please contact Member Services at 1-866-996-7937 or via email at customerservice@wyndhamrewards.com. Our Member Services hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 pm EST or Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.

Sincerely,"

None here either. I've had a second stay post with profile set to points and while the regular points posted there isn't any 16k bonus.

In my update email there is the little promo add for the free night in the middle left and I clicked through it to get to the hotel reservation page.

Yes, not 16k bonus :(

I have also clicked through the email, had 3 stays done, and have just the regular miles post (within 3-4 days) ... no bonus miles yet.

I went as far as to call into the Rewards # and have a CSR note my account, since as you've said, there is no confirmation anywhere that this has been tracked properly.

My no show points posted, days after checkout, but no bonus, I will follow up with a timeline if/when they do.

I thought you said they cancelled your no show reservation and there was no charge to your credit card. Are you saying that even without paying, they gave you points for a no show stay? Which hotel was that?

oops, sorry, i tried again and it worked this time, omaha location. no bonus yet!

What browser is everyone using? I had issues with mozilla and getting credited from Aadvantage shopping portal. Either that or we have to wait 4 to 6 weeks

Same as above, my stay points have posted, but no 16,000 point bonus yet.

I'm staying at a Hawthorn tonight. Asked the attendant and she was able to confirm the free night rate was listed on my account. So hopefully it just takes a little longer than expected

Please be advised that we will have a similar promotion later in the year where you can take advantage of the offer....

That may also mean double dipping for some of us. :)

This was at the Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

-WT

We may need to make a list of properties to get points for no shows. :)
This was at the Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

-WT

This was at the Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

-WT

This is where I stayed last night

whats the latest cheapest hotel stays for this promo?

Hoffman Estates under AARP rate, $51 was the lowest i have booked


whats the latest cheapest hotel stays for this promo?

Agreed but it would be nice for someone to post here that did have the 16k post. I had the same thing where mine was set to miles and the 16k didn't post with my stay as most bonus's do with Wyndham. So I'm wondering if this (mile selection) is it or not. Some promo's have allowed both in the distant past depending on where you live. The T&Cs would normally state you must be set to points in recent promotions. And this one is very odd that it doesn't.

Does anyone find the answer of the question , is the stay will count for the promo if you set your account to earn miles not points?

The HS is Schaumburg has rates of $46.xx pp on weekends in Sept

I received the following Tweet back from Wyndham when I asked them the question of earning miles vs. points for your stay:

"Hello, regardless of your earning preference if you qualify for the promotion you will receive 16000 points. "

So that is good news. If staying at a Wyndham Resort or Hawthorn hotel you get 500 miles per stay for most airlines, 600 with Southwest. Through September 13 you get 4x points or miles starting with your 2nd stay. If you select Southwest, this means you'll get 2,400 Southwest points, which equals $40 towards Southwest travel.

Just had a phantom stay posted with ~250 points but no bonus yet..

do u hv the link to the tweet so that we can save in case they may delete?

updated: never mind, i found it
I received the following Tweet back from Wyndham when I asked them the question of earning miles vs. points for your stay:

"Hello, regardless of your earning preference if you qualify for the promotion you will receive 16000 points. "

So that is good news. If staying at a Wyndham Resort or Hawthorn hotel you get 500 miles per stay for most airlines, 600 with Southwest. Through September 13 you get 4x points or miles starting with your 2nd stay. If you select Southwest, this means you'll get 2,400 Southwest points, which equals $40 towards Southwest travel.

:) Did you check in via phone?Just had a phantom stay posted with ~250 points but no bonus yet..

Any word on when the bonus will post? I still need to book 4 more stays, but I'm not doing it until the bonus posts.

:) Did you check in via phone?

Nop....

Pls can let us know which property for phantom stay? or PM me

Thanks
Nop....

Any word on when the bonus will post? I still need to book 4 more stays, but I'm not doing it until the bonus posts.

The promo said 6 to 8 weeks, I think. I've had 2 stays, one closing in on two weeks ago, and no bonus points yet.

FYI, and you probably already know this, but you can only get the bonus a max of 3 times. I'm assuming you have additional reasons for the "4 more stays", and aren't expecting a bonus for any more than the first 3.

The promo said 6 to 8 weeks, I think. I've had 2 stays, one closing in on two weeks ago, and no bonus points yet.

FYI, and you probably already know this, but you can only get the bonus a max of 3 times. I'm assuming you have additional reasons for the "4 more stays", and aren't expecting a bonus for any more than the first 3.

3 for me (2 already completed) / 3 for wife...

Hoffman Estates under AARP rate, $51 was the lowest i have booked
Im not sure that rate is eligible for the 16k, correct me if im wrong?

Im not sure that rate is eligible for the 16k, correct me if im wrong?

No idea, we've had 0 clarification from Wyndham.

My Mother just booked the AARP rate and was concerned that it would not qualify. She called Wyndham to confirm that it was an eligible rate. The CSR said that the rate was eligible to earn points. If it is eligible to earn points, it should qualify for the 16,000 point bonus.

My Mother just booked the AARP rate and was concerned that it would not qualify. She called Wyndham to confirm that it was an eligible rate. The CSR said that the rate was eligible to earn points. If it is eligible to earn points, it should qualify for the 16,000 point bonus.

I don't trust that Wyndham CSRs have any clue what's going on.

so has anyone's 16k points posted yet?

Got a few questions

I payed $78 for a stay at hoffman estates sdn followed the email link.
received 395 points instead of 10x points, anyone else see this?

No stay has posted also towards my 4x summer promo, does it just not update very quickly. Or can we not double dip?

Are we eligible for the 1000 pt promo for going to a new hotel ?

Got a few questions

I payed $78 for a stay at hoffman estates sdn followed the email link.
received 395 points instead of 10x points, anyone else see this?

No stay has posted also towards my 4x summer promo, does it just not update very quickly. Or can we not double dip?

Are we eligible for the 1000 pt promo for going to a new hotel ?

4x starts with 2nd stay

Apparently in dec 2010, Hawthorne gives 5x not 10x

Im not sure that rate is eligible for the 16k, correct me if im wrong?

I would think it would qualify. I have received points, and qualified for other promotions, for stays in which I paid AARP or Government rates. So they should count as qualifying rates for the promotion.

Has anyone at all who got the email, booked through the link in the email and completed a stay received their 16K bonus points? If so, what rate did you pay?

I completed my second stay over the weekend.

Has anyone at all who got the email, booked through the link in the email and completed a stay received their 16K bonus points? If so, what rate did you pay?

I was told that it would take the full 6-8 weeks before they post.

Another data point at HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM ORLANDO ALTAMONTE SPRINGS:

Booked a STATE Gov Rate (I'm a state employee) on 8/31 and did a no-show, had my point earning preference set to United Miles, the stay was posted on 9/1 with 0 points with a notation that it is a non-qualifying rate. I have checked my United account and no mile from the hotel has been posted. Prior to this, I have inquired if STATE GOV rate qualifies for points and promo points earning, and the answer given (by both hotel and Wyndham CSR) is "Yes". I called the hotel to inquire the "non-qualifying stay" notation, and was told to call Wyndham Rewards. They confirmed that all GOV rates are qualifying rates.

So I will have to call Wyndham Rewards tomorrow (they are closed for Labor Day) to sort out this issue...

Another data point at HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM ORLANDO ALTAMONTE SPRINGS:

Booked a STATE Gov Rate (I'm a state employee) on 8/31 and did a no-show, had my point earning preference set to United Miles, the stay was posted on 9/1 with 0 points with a notation that it is a non-qualifying rate. I have checked my United account and no mile from the hotel has been posted. Prior to this, I have inquired if STATE GOV rate qualifies for points and promo points earning, and the answer given (by both hotel and Wyndham CSR) is "Yes". I called the hotel to inquire the "non-qualifying stay" notation, and was told to call Wyndham Rewards. They confirmed that all GOV rates are qualifying rates.

So I will have to call Wyndham Rewards tomorrow (they are closed for Labor Day) to sort out this issue...

I am pretty sure its because you no showed. Every night they go through the list of people
That didnt check in and mark them as no shows

I am pretty sure its because you no showed. Every night they go through the list of people
That didnt check in and mark them as no shows

My credit card got charged for that night though... and the stay got posted, even though it was posted as "non-qualifying stay" with 0 points. If it is a "non-qualifying stay", I'm afraid it's not eligible for bonus points earning....

My credit card got charged for that night though... and the stay got posted, even though it was posted as "non-qualifying stay" with 0 points. If it is a "non-qualifying stay", I'm afraid it's not eligible for bonus points earning....

Interesting, I had a no show as well, but only because I put the wrong date. Mine wasnt a special rate and I didnt get charged. I think you are right. Definantly give them a call.

The points of both of my stays have posted. I want to see some bonus post before I book anything else.

The points of both of my stays have posted. I want to see some bonus post before I book anything else.

Wyndham created unnecessary uncertainty about this promo that could have been simply solved by requiring registration or providing some confirmation upon booking that you've booked a qualifying rate. I'll probably do a third booking, to reach the maximum bonus, but I'm starting to sense that their promotions department may have fumbled here. I'm sure they think they have a way of proving that you booked through the email link, but how does a customer know that his booking has qualified?

It is rare to see Wyndham properties which follow their own no-show policy. Wyndham Customer Service may ask you hotel bill, so be prepare it before calling/claiming. They usually don't deny your request.

I thought I booked a stay for this weekend but accidentally put Last Friday as check in date. :( I just found out this morning when I tried to modify my stay. This is a regular rate so I think I am going to be charged for no-show. Strangely, Wyndham listed my stay as non-qualified and $0.00 charged for the room. I have not seen any charges on my credit card yet.

Just received the email today! Great! Can't wait take part. I will make sure to show up* and book qualifying stays. Are the bonus points awarded if I stay 3 consecutive nights in a row? 3x 16,000?

Hi, Did you request the e-mail or was it just recently sent? My account is set-up to receive Wyndham points and all the e-mails but I never received the offer. I have one prepaid reservation via the FT link at a participating property but I am reluctant to book more at this property if I won't qualify. Just curious about if they are still sending out the e-mails. Thank you for any information.

Just received the email today! Great! Can't wait take part. I will make sure to show up* and book qualifying stays. Are the bonus points awarded if I stay 3 consecutive nights in a row? 3x 16,000?

From the T&C:

One stay includes all consecutive nights at the same hotel regardless of check-ins or check-outs.

From the T&C:

In Chicago, the three hotels are near each other. I just booked consecutive days at different hotels.

Hi, Did you request the e-mail or was it just recently sent? My account is set-up to receive Wyndham points and all the e-mails but I never received the offer. I have one prepaid reservation via the FT link at a participating property but I am reluctant to book more at this property if I won't qualify. Just curious about if they are still sending out the e-mails. Thank you for any information.

I set up an account right after the promo started and emailed Wyndham asking for the promo email. They said they couldn't manually generate it. Then today I got one - I wonder if they sent out a second round, potentially to new accounts?

I got sent a new one today

Ditto ^^^

Ditto ^^^

Do we need to call Schaumberg and Hoffman Estates to charge the credit cards or will they do it automatically with a phantom stay?

Do we need to call Schaumberg and Hoffman Estates to charge the credit cards or will they do it automatically with a phantom stay?

No to both actually, I phantom stayed never got charged. They refused to check me in by phone. I'm sure wybdham told them nit to allow this

Another data point for ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.

I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.

I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.

Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)

Thanks for your update.
List for No Go (Phantom stay)
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago
3)Schaumberg, IL

Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)

Thanks
Another data point for ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.

I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.

I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.

Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)

Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)

After enough pressure on hotel and WYndham you will succeed. Plenty of data points during Grand Slam, and it is according to t&c.

No to both actually, I phantom stayed never got charged. They refused to check me in by phone. I'm sure wybdham told them nit to allow this

I was checked in by phone twice no problem. Schamburg actually emailed me my folio while I was on the phone. YMMV

I booked a night at Salt Lake City. No showed and points posted 7 days later. No bonus yet.

After a 25 minute call to Wyndham Rewards, my no-show at Altamonte Springs seems to be sorted out. Here is how the call went:

1) Were you part of a group?
No
[put on hold]
2) You called the hotel to cancel?
No, and my credit card has been charged
[put on hold]
3) Let me call the front desk
[put on hold]
4) Front Desk said this was a no-show
Yes, I had planned to stay, but my plans changed at the last minute
5) Ok, I will go ahead and add the points to your account, which will take 3 business days to appear

I was ready to quote the T&C (II.B.8: "If the property requires a credit card for a reservation, the Member is a no-show, and the hotel charges his/her credit card for the first night of the no-show stay, the Member will receive points for such night as if he/she had stayed.") but I didn't even need to :)

Did anyone receive 16k points who did not receive the offer email? I emailed Wyndham asking to register me (incl. the link) and here what I got:

"I regret to advise that for the Revere Promotion, the emails were sent to random selected members and we are unable to resend the link. I apologize for any inconvenience."

Thanks for your update.
List for No Go (Phantom stay)
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago
3)Schaumberg, IL

Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)

Thanks

I am having a stay coming up for 09/07 tomorrow at "HAWTHORN SUITES BY WY CHICAGO SCHAUMBURG". I would not be travelling to Chicago. Since it's a no-show and non-refundable rate would I be getting the points for no-show? Can I call them and just do phone check-in check-out?

I recd the mail today. Which hotel do you guys suggest for a cheap phantom stay.

Please update us when points post. I will remove or add a note to my list:) enjoy your stay.. phantom stayI am having a stay coming up for 09/07 tomorrow at "HAWTHORN SUITES BY WY CHICAGO SCHAUMBURG". I would not be travelling to Chicago. Since it's a no-show and non-refundable rate would I be getting the points for no-show? Can I call them and just do phone check-in check-out?

Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

Again, what about those of us U.S. members that opted to receive email extras but did not receive an email? I was provided this reply from customer service. Am I out of luck?

[same as other received above]

If this is truly targeted, then you can do nothing. I have received this offer in two separate emails, however. One focused solely on this promo. The second came in a general email that mentioned a number of other offers. I might reset my account preferences in the hope of receiving another email with a link to this promotion.

Otherwise, it simply remains a targeted promotion. If you don't get this one, you'll probably get one down the line--that I don't get.

So if it was targeted, it was targeted to me since I am a US member who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards.

The poster who mentioned UA hit the nail on the head.

I am always looking to expand my hotel options. A promo like this is a way to suck me in - like the way 1 free Hyatt night turned me into a multi-year Diamond member. From 0 to 25+ stays a year all because of one really good free night. Wyndham doesn't get the chance to win my business now because I don't get to play :(

I was checked in by phone twice no problem. Schamburg actually emailed me my folio while I was on the phone. YMMV

Forgive my ignorance, but exactly what do you say when you check in by phone? "Please check me in and email me my receipt."?

Forgive my ignorance, but exactly what do you say when you check in by phone? "Please check me in and email me my receipt."?

Excactly whatever you want^ Like "please print the folio and use it to make a giant joint" :D

Anything would work according to t&c@:-)

Forgive my ignorance, but exactly what do you say when you check in by phone? "Please check me in and email me my receipt."?

I call, say my plans have changed, but I've already paid for the room. Can you please check me in and then check me out. I need the folio for my expense report.

Updated list
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.. No Go
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago.. No go
3)Schaumberg, IL..No Go
4) Auburn Hills, MI...Go

Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)

Thanks

Updated list
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.. No Go
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago.. No go
3)Schaumberg, IL..No Go
4) Auburn Hills, MI...Go

Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)

Thanks

You have to press the no-go hotels via GM/or any manager, or via Wyndham CS. It is according to t&c.

Updated list
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.. No Go
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago.. No go
3)Schaumberg, IL..No Go
4) Auburn Hills, MI...Go

Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)

Thanks
Stay successful at Hawthorn Suites, Schaumburg!! ^;) Go!

How much did you pay for each stayStay successful at Hawthorn Suites, Schaumburg!! ^;) Go!

How much did you pay for each stay

I have done only one stay as of now. $55 in total!

I booked a night at Salt Lake City. No showed and points posted 7 days later. No bonus yet.

me 2. the hotel seems to be new to Wyndahm property, it was previously from IHG.
it posts as
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SOUTH PAR [+]

i booked via the email link..
but no bonus yet.

i did a few stays at the greensboro and the raleigh one. I actually did stay there and the points posted. The rooms looked very similar and they all smelled like smoke even though they were nonsmoking rooms. I didnt bother complaining since I will not be staying in a hawthorne suite ever again.

me 2. the hotel seems to be new to Wyndahm property, it was previously from IHG.
it posts as
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SOUTH PAR [+]

i booked via the email link..
but no bonus yet.

does your promotion progress changed under my account / promotion tracker ?

does your promotion progress changed under my account / promotion tracker ?

Mine was changed.
Summer 2012 Promotion Active 2 out of 2 stays reached
Summer 2012 Promotion Active 1 out of 1 stays reached

I'm very sorry for your experience. Please contact Customer Care at 1-888-777-7511.

i did a few stays at the greensboro and the raleigh one. I actually did stay there and the points posted. The rooms looked very similar and they all smelled like smoke even though they were nonsmoking rooms. I didnt bother complaining since I will not be staying in a hawthorne suite ever again.

Hi,
Did your 16000 bonus points post? I stayed at the Raleigh property on 9/7/12 and my stay posted but not the bonus.

My bonus hasnt posted either. Debatimg on whether or not to do 2 more. Did a no show on the first.

Closing in on 4 weeks since my first stay. I followed the rules fully (i.e., received the email, clicked through the link, booked participating hotel and rate, and physically checked in at the property).

While my base points have posted for all 3 of my stays, still no sign of bonus points for either their summer 2012 promotion, nor the Free Night on Us promotion.

Why do I get the feeling this is going to end up being a fight for the bonus points we rightfully earned?

I received base miles and additional 3*miles from summer 2012 promotion. I haven't receive 16000 bonus points yet.

Closing in on 4 weeks since my first stay. I followed the rules fully (i.e., received the email, clicked through the link, booked participating hotel and rate, and physically checked in at the property).

While my base points have posted for all 3 of my stays, still no sign of bonus points for either their summer 2012 promotion, nor the Free Night on Us promotion.

Why do I get the feeling this is going to end up being a fight for the bonus points we rightfully earned?

I also have neither the 4x points or the bonus.

I stayed one night at Schaumberg and one night at Hoffman Estates. Both were former IHG properties.

I liked both places. The employees at both places were very nice and really wanted to make sure you felt like a welcomed guest there.

I got my regular points, but no bonus points yet. (But I just stayed last weekend).
I did receive the email - and made my reservations through the link.

Apparently in dec 2010, Hawthorne gives 5x not 10x

I checked their website and it doesn't make any distinction on points earned among their different properties. It still says, "For every dollar you spend, 10 Wyndham Rewards points will be yours to keep."

Besides, why would they give 10 points per dollar spent in low-end properties like Super 8 but only 5 points for more expensive properties like Hawthorne? How does that policy even make sense?

does anyone know if government rates are eligible?

The reason you earn 5 points at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is because it is an extended stay location. The follow is from the terms and conditions.

Wyndham Rewards Members staying at a Participating Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at a Qualified Rate are eligible to receive either:
(a) Wyndham Rewards Points - 5 Wyndham Rewards points per U.S. $1.00 spent, or
(b) Airline miles

I checked their website and it doesn't make any distinction on points earned among their different properties. It still says, "For every dollar you spend, 10 Wyndham Rewards points will be yours to keep."

Besides, why would they give 10 points per dollar spent in low-end properties like Super 8 but only 5 points for more expensive properties like Hawthorne? How does that policy even make sense?

The reason you earn 5 points at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is because it is an extended stay location. The follow is from the terms and conditions.

Wyndham Rewards Members staying at a Participating Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at a Qualified Rate are eligible to receive either:
(a) Wyndham Rewards Points - 5 Wyndham Rewards points per U.S. $1.00 spent, or
(b) Airline miles

Out of all the questions you choose to answer?

Out of all the questions you choose to answer?

This made me laugh out loud

Out of all the questions you choose to answer?

This made me laugh out loud

Me too

Me too

But far better than nothing^

I no showed at Hoffman Estates a while back and had to call to get the points posted (since they had charged my card). While on the phone, I mentioned that I booked through the email and asked the CSR to confirm that my booking qualified for the free night promotion. She said there was no way for her to confirm it, and I would have to wait until the promotion is over for the bonus points because only then will WR be able to determine which reservations were made through the email.

I used Salt Lake for my other two stays (~$56 all in per night) and they both posted with no issues. I already got 5400 RR points and expect 48k WR points out of this deal and the 4x promotion, so about $470 in value. Not bad for ~$165 outlay.

Thanks four update. I have stays coming up at salt lake city
I no showed at Hoffman Estates a while back and had to call to get the points posted (since they had charged my card). While on the phone, I mentioned that I booked through the email and asked the CSR to confirm that my booking qualified for the free night promotion. She said there was no way for her to confirm it, and I would have to wait until the promotion is over for the bonus points because only then will WR be able to determine which reservations were made through the email.

I used Salt Lake for my other two stays (~$56 all in per night) and they both posted with no issues. I already got 5400 RR points and expect 48k WR points out of this deal and the 4x promotion, so about $470 in value. Not bad for ~$165 outlay.

I no showed at Hoffman Estates a while back and had to call to get the points posted (since they had charged my card). While on the phone, I mentioned that I booked through the email and asked the CSR to confirm that my booking qualified for the free night promotion. She said there was no way for her to confirm it, and I would have to wait until the promotion is over for the bonus points because only then will WR be able to determine which reservations were made through the email.

I had to call and get Hoffman Estates and Altamonte Springs to manually post as well. The CSR had no problems with it - just told me that it would take 72 hours. I also asked for confirmation that I would receive the 16,000 points and all she could tell me is that as long as I booked through the link on the email that I would receive the 16,000 points. She did not know how it worked and just kept telling me that they know who clicked on the link.

I had to call and get Hoffman Estates and Altamonte Springs to manually post as well. The CSR had no problems with it - just told me that it would take 72 hours. I also asked for confirmation that I would receive the 16,000 points and all she could tell me is that as long as I booked through the link on the email that I would receive the 16,000 points. She did not know how it worked and just kept telling me that they know who clicked on the link.

As I've mentioned before, this is the one aspect of this promotion that concerns me. You are never given any confirmation during the booking process that your stay qualifies for the promotion. And, although I don't generally have a problem when points take time to post, the six to eight weeks they're promising here, which is also fine with me normally, means that there's no way to confirm the earning until this promo is over.

I foresee a lot of gripes at the end of this campaign.

I had 2 stays & do see the 4x points in my profile but nothing abt the 16K X 2 .... i have one planned stay but am planning to cancel it as not getting any positive vibes :)

I had 2 stays & do see the 4x points in my profile but nothing abt the 16K X 2 .... i have one planned stay but am planning to cancel it as not getting any positive vibes :)

Ditto.

I booked 3 advance pay rate stays, so no going back...will be out $200. I hope they will post 16k per each stay.
I had 2 stays & do see the 4x points in my profile but nothing abt the 16K X 2 .... i have one planned stay but am planning to cancel it as not getting any positive vibes :)

I booked 3 advance pay rate stays, so no going back...will be out $200. I hope they will post 16k per each stay.

Mine is not quite that bad - only $170. I am at 5 weeks since my first reservation, so I have 1-3 weeks to go before the points should post.

Any chance this could work for a UK member who didn't get the email? ;)

Do they charge for the room upon booking or checkout?

Any chance this could work for a UK member who didn't get the email? ;)
Of course there is a chance knowing how good these guys are at implementing rules correctly but not sure if I'd be wanting to spend money on just a chance!

Woohoo my free night points posted today!!!!!!

Same here, my first night, August 29, points posted just now!! 16,000 points. Thank you whoever found this great promo. Now to booking a third night.

Did you do No show. Thanks for update
Woohoo my free night points posted today!!!!!!

All of the 48,000 posted today. Outstanding. Highly impressed with Wyndham customer service! Thank you. Selected airline miles and 4,500 miles posted on top of the point bonus.

Mine posted as well. A stay in August and 2 stays in Sept. Good job Wyndham.

All of mine posted as well - I also received the 4x miles for the 2nd & 3rd stays.

Did you do No show. Thanks for update

No, I physically checked in.

Also got mine today. Great promotion! Thanks Wyndham.

My 16K points for stay #1 (8/24 Meriden CT) posted today. For reference, I did get the targeted email and did physically check in and stay at the hotel. Was holding off on booking the 2 other stays until I was sure these points would post.

My points just posted for 2 stays, both no shows at Schaumburg (was charged at the time). 32,468 points for 2 no show stays totaling around $100.

Happy!

All of the 48,000 posted today. Outstanding. Highly impressed with Wyndham customer service! Thank you. Selected airline miles and 4,500 miles posted on top of the point bonus.

how did you get the 4500 airline miles. i see only 500 miles per stay

how did you get the 4500 airline miles. i see only 500 miles per stay

They were running a special 4x points or miles. Normally 500 per night so he got 500 his first stay then 2000 each for his next two stays. Nice.

They were running a special 4x points or miles. Normally 500 per night so he got 500 his first stay then 2000 each for his next two stays. Nice.

Yes sir.

My points for the two stays in Altamonte Springs posted tonight as well. Combined with some leftover points from last year's Daily Getaways promotion, I had enough to book a room for three nights at the Wingate by Wyndham Manhattan Midtown. That'll save $750 for a hotel room I had already booked on a cancelable rate. My out of pocket cost for the points--less than $200. I'll do a third night in this promotion at a hotel in Raleigh to boost my point total back up.

Wyndham came through on this promotion so maybe not so many gripes after all.

They were running a special 4x points or miles. Normally 500 per night so he got 500 his first stay then 2000 each for his next two stays. Nice.

Thanks, looks like the promo is over now.

Does Triple AAA rate qualify for this promotion? I have a stay in Nebraska I can direct towards this promo but want to make sure if I use my discount I will still get the points.

Thanks.

Did any of you folks who did not click through the e-mail and/or not get it in the first place, but still book via the link in the 1st post of this thread get the 16K bonus?

Does Triple AAA rate qualify for this promotion? I have a stay in Nebraska I can direct towards this promo but want to make sure if I use my discount I will still get the points.

Thanks.

yes, AAA is a qualifying rate. both of my stays were on AAA rate and i got 16k x2. time to book my third night!

I've booked my last stay and my wife's 3 stays now that we know more about this promot. Thanks Wyndham!

I just had my three nights (8/17, 8/25, 8/26) all hit with the bonus last night. Yay 48K points :) All were advance purchase

Ditto. All 3 (no show) stays posted for 48k points. Great promotion.

I also got all 3 of my 16K points bonuses.

However, still have not received any of my 4x summer promotion points for stays #2 and #3. The promotion no longer shows up under "my promotions" either, so I'm guessing it's now going to be a fight to get those.

^to Wyndham on the 16K promotion posting perfectly and in a reasonable amount of time.

:td:Will continue to wait for my 4X bonus points...

Just got all my 3X16K, and all 4x after my virtual stays earlier.

anyone know what the cheapest rates available before the end of the promo ar for no shows?
Thanks
Best I can do so far is $56.60 in Illinios.

Did all of you who received the points for no-shows get the email or is it still posting without the email?

Hi

I had a no show at FL-Orlando property and I was charged $, but when I check the status online, it shows reservation was cancelled. Any one had same experience with this property and how long it will take to post stay in my acct. Please PM me.

Thanks

Did any of you folks who did not click through the e-mail and/or not get it in the first place, but still book via the link in the 1st post of this thread get the 16K bonus?

ANYONE?

Ditto. All 3 (no show) stays posted for 48k points. Great promotion.

one of my stays showed too
Did you have to call wyndham to check in with phone or you just don't care and they just charge you as no show?:rolleyes:

ANYONE?
Sounds like a no to me!

Still radio silence from Wyndham about screwing this up for those of us "US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards". Further, Wyndham's email customer service has gone dry too after I cut and pasted your first quote from this thread into an email [and supplied the link]. It really is UAdba Wyndham - except that even UA comes back and leaves messages or PMs FTers.


But we do know about earning 5 points per dollar spent. And that others have had bonus points posted. [venting because I should have been eligible :mad: - I'll get over it :D]



Sorry for the confusion. The email for the free night on us promotion was sent to our US members who had opted to receive email extras from Wyndham Rewards. To qualify for this promotion the reservations need to be booked through the link included in the email.

The reason you earn 5 points at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is because it is an extended stay location. The follow is from the terms and conditions.

Wyndham Rewards Members staying at a Participating Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at a Qualified Rate are eligible to receive either:
(a) Wyndham Rewards Points - 5 Wyndham Rewards points per U.S. $1.00 spent, or
(b) Airline miles

one of my stays showed too
Did you have to call wyndham to check in with phone or you just don't care and they just charge you as no show?:rolleyes:

I called and tried to check in over phone but they wouldn't let me. They charged my card and for two stays (Salt Lake) the points posted without further inquiry. One "stay" at Hoffman Estates didn't post and I had to call WR to get it manually posted.

Did anyone get points that used the FT link and didn't get the e-mail? I wanted to book again this weekend but not if I'm not going to get the points. My stay points from my last (Sept. 5th) stay have posted but no 16000 bonus. I'd rather spend my money on the Marriott promo if there is no chance of getting the 16000 bonus points.

Wow talk about a cheap night, the hotel in Salt Lake City is $47.85 AFTER taxes! Have 3 different hotels booked for the 26th 27th AND 28th. Hope I get the points :-) & I did get the email

Wow, Wyndham has a Ramada in NYC, new years, 16,000 points OR $600. Incredible value for just the ~$47! Love it

I could handle this promo each month :)

I clicked through the e-mail link.....advance purchase.

Anyone who didn't click through the original e-mail has had bonus posted? I would like to get a friend into this promo....

A better question is has anyone who clicked through the email link, but didn't receive the email directly receive the bonus?

Did Wyndham change their airline redemption recently? I thought that 16000 wyndham points could be redeemed as 4000 airline points. When i went to redeem it now says: 8000 wyndham points = 3200 airline points. 17000 wyndham points = 7000 airline points.
this is disappointing.

Did Wyndham change their airline redemption recently? I thought that 16000 wyndham points could be redeemed as 4000 airline points. When i went to redeem it now says: 8000 wyndham points = 3200 airline points. 17000 wyndham points = 7000 airline points.
this is disappointing.

You should be able to change the quantity of redemptions, so that 16000 wyndham points = 2 sets of 3200 miles. So, it's actually way better for you than you thought! (6400 vs 4000 miles)