Starwood Preferred Guest - SPG's Night After Night Q1 2009 Promotion + 500pt specific property bonus from 2/18

Okay, everyone. Here is what you've all been clamouring for information about. :cool:

SPG wanted to let you know about their exciting Q1 promotion before it launched on January 7th. The SPG Night After Night promotion will reward all registered members with 500 bonus Starpoints per night plus 5,000 bonus Starpoints for every 10th night for all nights from January 7th through April 30th, 2009. That totals 10,000 bonus Starpoints for every 10 nights. This promotion is open to all members and the registration page will be live on January 7th for bookings you make for nights between January 7- April 30. To read more details about the new promotion, visit www.spg.com/nights.

This promotion is open to all registered members, and everyone gets the same offer. You can earn bonus Starpoints starting with your first night and can continue to earn for every night you stay with us from January 7th through April 30, so your earnings are unlimited during this period. Earned nights can be at any of the over 890 participating Starwood properties worldwide, and can be across one or multiple stays.

Members had given positive feedback regarding the 500 points per night promotion that ran this summer, so the decision was made to bring it back on a larger scale and to add the rich 5,000 Starpoint bonus for every 10 nights. We hope this promotion will appeal to a wide array of members since the rewards start at 1 night and gives frequent stayers (or long leisure stayers) the ability to rack up thousands of Starpoints with multiple nights.

For those who were wondering about the SPG You Choose promotion, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive from members and there is a strong possibility it could be repeated at some point in the future. We hope the new Night After Night promotion helps you start off ’09 with lots of bonus Starpoints.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Thank you Lurker!

Member must register online at SPG.com/nights by March 31, 2009, Midnight EST. Member can earn 500 bonus Starpoints® for every eligible night and an additional 5,000 bonus Starpoints for every tenth eligible night. An eligible night is a night at an SPG® participating property paying a qualifying rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints in the Starwood Preferred Guest® program between January 7, 2009, and April 30, 2009. SPG participating properties and a description of qualifying rates can be found at SPG.com under program terms and conditions. Eligible nights do not need to be consecutive. Multiple rooms charged to the same member during the same stay will only have their room counted once toward eligible nights under this promotion. Bonus Starpoints will be credited to the member's account within 2–3 weeks of the stay posting to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest account. All promotions are subject to the Starwood Preferred Guest program terms and conditions, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at SPG.com. Offer is applicable to individual members only and is not available to groups or Starwood employees. Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors. Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time. To update your communication preferences or learn about our privacy practices, view our Privacy Statement on SPG.com/privacy, or call 1-877-782-0071 in the U.S. and Canada or +353-21-4930474 in all other countries to access our privacy information line. Starpoints, SPG, Preferred Guest, Sheraton, Four Points, W, Aloft, The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, Element, Westin, St. Regis and their respective logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. Void where prohibited by law. © 2009 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Wait a sec... a promo that involves no hotel hopping?! :D:D^^

I like the way they think..its too cold to hotel hop in the winter!!

Excellent offer!! ^

Too bad the company I work for just put a kabash on all non-essential travels. :(

William. Thank you for the notice on the upcoming promotion.;)

I think it is esential for PTahCha to check the plating specs at every wacky widgets manufacturing plant on the west coast ^
And if they give you any guff tell them to talk ro me :D

Great offer ! May still "Hotel Hop " in the cold to get the stay count up quickly though ;)


PS Have a Merry Christmas William :-: :-:

That is a nice and easy promo-save having to mattress hop ^

Thanks for the notice in advance. No need to hop! Finally, I get to stay in one hotel for several nights.

earnings are unlimited during this period

Limited to 111.5K, no?;) I smell a contest...


Nice and easy, no complex tracking my nights vs. stays, no hotel hopping, etc.

The only problem is I don't see a way for the FT cognoscenti to squeeze more points out and show their "normal" co-workers how travel-smart we are.

Lurker,

As the risk of seeming grasping, are there any roumors of a separate LM promotion like last years stay 7 get 4?

Lurker,

As the risk of seeming grasping, are there any roumors of a separate LM promotion like last years stay 7 get 4?

Not that I'm aware of.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

and the usual North America 1,000/2,000/3,000 point bonus for the first quarter? :)

Hopefully there are more promos coming for the 1st quarter, otherwise it will be the worst 1st quarter for promos in several years. Maybe an across the board category drop will be the replacement for this year.

500 bonus points per night is nice for the casual traveler with a fixed bonus beginning the first night. The opportunity to go for 10 nights and double the points for 1,000 points per night bonus is a sweetener.

Historically, 1,000 bonus points per night is a decent promotion, but just average in terms of points earned. I hope we will some some other good regional or brand bonuses to promote hotel traffic.

At least hotel rates are dropping in many places and this makes some hotels in 2009 significantly less costly than a year ago.

Thanks SPG for early notice.

Sounds good, but was hoping for double stay credit :-(

Oh well, maybe in Q2!!!!

My only Gripe: What about Jan 1-7 :(

I have 5 nights booked.

Thank you so much Starwood Lurker, this means we can start booking for next year right away! and concentrate on one brand since we know that this promo is out there.

Wow....Q1 is a long quarter

Wow....Q1 is a long quarter


Wow its gonna be be a very long time till I next step into a *W prop:(

I dont see the promo as anything to get worked up about. An extra 10k for 10 nights is worthless to me. Every yr till now had a much better offer, that resulted in more Pts or stay credit.

Being new and still learning I was hoping that the 2x stay credit was sort of a given. :( Hmmmm. I was hoping the several weeks of vacation this year might get us to platinum. Otherwise I'll definately be staying at other resorts/hotels. Considering the current economic climate I'd thought hotels would be doing everything they could to attract business.....

My 2c on the issue.

I dont see the promo as anything to get worked up about. An extra 10k for 10 nights is worthless to me. Every yr till now had a much better offer, that resulted in more Pts or stay credit.

Just having my 26th stay for the You Choose-promo and will hit 30 stays and 75K points before the year end. Will make 85 SPG stays for the year.

Unless there are other promos I don't see having many stays on Starwood properties during the 1st quarter.

Sounds good, but was hoping for double stay credit :-(

Oh well, maybe in Q2!!!!
Me as well. It is hard for me to maintain Diamond and Platinum status. Oh well, something to look forward to next quarter.

My only Gripe: What about Jan 1-7 :(

I have 5 nights booked.

4 for me.. :(

4 for me.. :(

I have 3 nights stay between between Jan 1 - 7... Too bad the promotion doesn't cover that period.

First quarter is going to be weak for me and I will wait for 2nd quarter for better promo. I am normally a 1 - 2 nighters. Maybe less hotel hopping but looking at a total of stays will be 2 - 3.

I will delay my optional trips to see if better stay promotions come in 2nd quarter.

Many thanks for the advance notice, certainly most appreciated!This promotion is open to all members and the registration page will be live on January 7th for bookings you make for nights between January 7- April 30.Just to make sure I understand this correctly: As long as I sign up for the promo, it will also apply to nights already booked now that fall into the 01/07-04/30 window?

Thanks for the warning, this is really appreciated - a real treat for 30-nights-in-a-four-points customers :D.

However, I wanted to give you the opportunity to adjust your forecasts: My 20 stays/26 nights in Q4 will go down to 10 nights in Q1. IHG will get another 15 nights to make the most out of their current promo.

This is a nice promo from *wood. Maybe it won't help some people here, but it will help out others. Nice going *wood.

Sounds good, but was hoping for double stay credit :-(

Oh well, maybe in Q2!!!!

The double stay promotions carried through most of the second half of 2008. I was registered twice from June -Aug and then Oct-Dec.

I don't recall an SPG double stays offer for the beginning of 2008. I took advantage of the Hyatt Double Stays promo for Jan-Mar 2008.

If 2009 hotel scene is as bad as the forecasts, then expect double stays later in 2009; possibly targeted to former elites. Most of the SPG double stay offers over the years were targetted. As SPG Platinum I received a targeted 2008 summer double stays. I had no SPG elite qualifying stays between January and June 2008.

I am looking forward to another wonderful year of hotel stays as Platinum with Starwood.

Thank you Lurker, seems this promo is not bad.

I don't recall an SPG double stays offer for the beginning of 2008. I took advantage of the Hyatt Double Stays promo for Jan-Mar 2008.

Actually, it was sort of a 2007-Q4/2008-Q1 spill-over combo. From the registration email:
"EARN DOUBLE STAYS... Now you can earn double stays toward elite status between December 1, 2007, and February 29, 2008."
I can't remember if it was targeted or not.

It doesn't matter when I make the reservations, right? Providing the nights are from Jan 7th on? I have already made a couple of reservations on the 10th etc., so wanted to make sure these count.

It doesn't matter when I make the reservations, right? Providing the nights are from Jan 7th on? I have already made a couple of reservations on the 10th etc., so wanted to make sure these count.

It does not matter when these reservations are made as long as the nights fall within the promotion period and the stay is credited to your SPG account as being eligible.

This promotion is also retroactive as far as enrollment is concerned, so you could conceivably register anytime before Midnight U. S. Eastern time on March 31, 2009 and be credited for any nights that fall within the promotion period.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Actually, it was sort of a 2007-Q4/2008-Q1 spill-over combo. From the registration email:
"EARN DOUBLE STAYS... Now you can earn double stays toward elite status between December 1, 2007, and February 29, 2008."
I can't remember if it was targeted or not.

I had forgotten about that promotion. I didn't stay in any Starwood hotels during January-February 2008.

I think I was registered for double stays for 8 months of 2008.

While I agree that double stay credits is a nice way to start the year, and the Le Meridien promo was a great one a year ago, I'll be glad not to hotel hop for the ease of living and for not having to endure the looks from friends & associates when I'm doing the hopping.

William -

Should we assume that the SPG promo gods found something that made them prefer promotions 3 times a year rather than 4, and should we expect 3 a year from now on? Being a not-as-frequent traveller, I appreciate this.

And of critical importance, should we insist that the mods change the name of this thread from Q1 to, um, Triennial 1 minus the first seven days? :rolleyes:

William -

Should we assume that the SPG promo gods found something that made them prefer promotions 3 times a year rather than 4, and should we expect 3 a year from now on? Being a not-as-frequent traveller, I appreciate this.

Understand that this is me speaking and not Starwood or SPG, but if you want my personal observations, then here they are: With the economy in the shape it is currently (and has been for some time), I would not make any assumptions regarding the frequency of SPG promotions or size/generosity thereof past April 30, 2009. Every department/subsidy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide works on a budget and when that budget is exhausted, the carrot dries up. I understand that it is expected for Starwood/SPG to run promotions non-stop and on a so wildly expensive basis as to literally force you into a hotel bed, but at some point along the way, one reaches a point where there are diminishing returns on that kind of investment.

And of critical importance, should we insist that the mods change the name of this thread from Q1 to, um, Triennial 1 minus the first seven days? :rolleyes:

I don't have a horse in this race. Petition the moderators to call it what you want. ;)

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Any extra points are nice, and at least this time, I will earn some benefits!

I'm guessing they are not counting stays during the first weekend of Jan, since many of those may be "holiday" spill-overs :rolleyes: , but my stays already booked during that time are work-related.

Look at the promo that Hyatt is offering...looks pretty similar except it starts two days later.

From Hyatt: "More Than a Bonus"

Between January 9 and April 30, 2009, members of Hyatt's Gold Passport program will be able to earn up to 20,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points or miles at any of more than 365 Hyatt hotels and resorts in 45 countries.

Bonus points are awarded as follows:

~ Stay two nights and earn 2,000 bonus points/miles
~ Stay four nights and earn an additional 4,000 bonus points/miles (totaling 6,000 bonus points)
~ Stay six nights and earn an additional 6,000 bonus points/miles (totaling 12,000 bonus points)
~ Stay eight nights and earn an additional 8,000 bonus points/miles (totaling 20,000 bonus points)

Registration is required, but won't be possible until closer to the promotion's start date.

---

As for the expectation that endless promotions are offered...well those expectations were set over the last few years by SPG. First quarter last year for instance offered:

1,000 extra per stay
1,000/2,000/3,000 extra per stay at most North American properties
stay 7 times get 4 free nights at any Le Meridien
500 extra points per W Hotel booking

This at a time when people had money to shell out to pay for expensive hotel rooms. A simple way not to have to pay for millions of bonus starpoints is to roll back some of the category creep. With hotel prices going down, this is the simple solution. Less money needed on promos. The extra 500 points earned per night ends up being more valuable towards an award and everybody is happy:)

One would think that with the economy the way it is, any and all attemps to get customers would be on the table. Everybody is offering sales + discounts to keep/gain customers so I don't see why starwood or any hotel chain for that matter would be different. @:-)

In my case if I don't get 2x stays I will simply use the points I get via the 2mastercards on a few days of "free" stays. I'm planning on taking 4 weeks of vacation in '09 so starwood had better work at keeping me in their hotels or else I'll be finding other options.

I dont see the promo as anything to get worked up about. An extra 10k for 10 nights is worthless to me. Every yr till now had a much better offer, that resulted in more Pts or stay credit.

If you assign 0 value to points, Ill be glad to take them.


I too wonder about the 1/7 date - it seems odd.

But MR doesn't start until Feb. 1, so all my Jan stays will be at SPG. Double credits would have been nice to work on renewal. Maybe I will have to hop to get the stay credits anyway.

As someone who tends to stay 4-6 nights per trip I like the per night bonus.

End of year note:

I was longtime Marriott person who switched to Starwood in 2007 based on company policy. 2008 was my first full year as a platinum member and I have been very happy with all my stays (Sheraton, S.Suites, W, Westin, Le Meridian) The points are nice, but I've really appreciated the wonderful level of service.

Starwood Lurker - if you pass these things along, kudos to all at Starwood. I look forward to my Starwood visits in 2009.

This promotion is good for business travelers, but not for me:(

Wow. Marriott just announced their 50K (targeted) Q1 promo for 25 nights.
with this SPG promo, and marriotts (thankfully hilton isn't running one) and the economy being what it is; for the first time I'm looking at not completing every promo I enter.

Its an interesting thing that William posted about corporate budgets. When marketing stops (and I consider SPG promo's basic marketing to drive behavior) companies are really in a bad way.

Yawn...disappointing promo.

Q4 08 was 25,000 points for 10 stays, Q1 09 is 10,000 points for 10 nights. So, no hotel hopping, that is nice, but 10 instead of 25? :td:

Then they make it a FOUR month crappy promo instead of three, and start it on January 7th to avoid the minimal bonus for all of us traveling for the holidays.

Someone was thinking about SPG and not about the SPG customer when they dreamed this one up, I am sorry to say.

There's no pleasing some people.

So I'll appreciate the 10,000 point bonus over 10 stays but won't go out of my way to step up unless there are other local incentives - which I suspect there will be, the properties also have marketing and promotion budgets.

Personally the part I enjoy most about these promos is reading people complaining about them.

It's great fun. :D

It does not matter when these reservations are made as long as the nights fall within the promotion period and the stay is credited to your SPG account as being eligible.

This promotion is also retroactive as far as enrollment is concerned, so you could conceivably register anytime before Midnight U. S. Eastern time on March 31, 2009 and be credited for any nights that fall within the promotion period.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

I have a reservation from Jan 6-10 at Planet Holywood. Is this eligible for this promo?

Otherwise, I will spend Jan 6 elsewhere and check in to PH on Jan 7.

Would Cash and Points nights count?

Understand that this is me speaking and not Starwood or SPG, but if you want my personal observations, then here they are: With the economy in the shape it is currently (and has been for some time), I would not make any assumptions regarding the frequency of SPG promotions or size/generosity thereof past April 30, 2009. Every department/subsidy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide works on a budget and when that budget is exhausted, the carrot dries up. I understand that it is expected for Starwood/SPG to run promotions non-stop and on a so wildly expensive basis as to literally force you into a hotel bed, but at some point along the way, one reaches a point where there are diminishing returns on that kind of investmen

Wouldn't Starwood want to increase promotions in a down economy? How much do the promotions cost the department/subsidies of SPG? Do they have to pay for the points that are given out by a particular region (e.g., a North America bonus points promotion) or do they only pay when a hotel gets paid for a customer's point redemption?

It just seems to me that Starwood would have more promotions in a down period, not fewer.

Personally the part I enjoy most about these promos is reading people complaining about them.

It's great fun. :D

For the most it is not complaining about the promo as such but asking what drives Starwood to make this offerbut not a better one encourging to give Starwood a bigger piece of the business cake or even generate extra business. Q4 was such an offer, Q1 is not.

I like the promo. Thanks

Overall, it's hard to complain about any promo. Something is better than nothing. But, entering 1Q, I see SPG's promo as a bit better than IHG's promo, but weaker than the Hyatt and Marriott promos.

cwilly

It's definitely not as lucrative as the 4th quarter promotion but hopefully one can combine this promotion for local promotions such as the 3rd quarter promo in Chicago to earn up to 25K or the Atlanta promo for the same. I for one won't complain too much about earning another 10K.

And just to prove my point...

For the most it is not complaining about the promo as such but asking what drives Starwood to make this offerbut not a better one encourging to give Starwood a bigger piece of the business cake or even generate extra business. Q4 was such an offer, Q1 is not.

:D :D

It is nice to see they pushing the promos. Hilton has had very few recently.

There's no pleasing some people.

Bump.

Points and point promotions are one (well, OK, two) of the criteria I look at when selecting a hotel. IMO, Starwood service (most of my stays are in Asia properties) is excellent, and this is far more important to me than points. Actually, for my purposes, Starwood hits the sweet spot, balancing physical facilities, service and price. Sure, I could stay at the Pen or MO in Bangkok, and they may be a bit better located or historied (MO, anyway), but with prices starting at double the SGS, the value just isn't there for me, even if they did offer points.

Personally, I am grateful for this promotion as well as any others which Starwood may offer. I already had sixteen nights booked for January (and not starting until the 10th), hoping to make PLT this year for the first time, and this will just boost my SPG account a bit more than I had expected.

Thanks for letting us know, Mr. Sanders.

Starwood Lurker,

Seasons Greetings to you and your family.

Question:
I too wonder about the 1/7 date - it seems odd.

Answer:
...and start it on January 7th to avoid the minimal bonus for all of us traveling for the holidays.

Good thing I'm a rebel this holiday season and will finish traveling mid-January. :)

Thanks Starwood, looking at another 25K points out of this one..^

:mad: crap, losing 6 nights already before the 7Th as I am staying in Starwood Properties every night starting the New Year..

HELP LURKER !!!!!!!!!!!!!

:mad: crap, losing 6 nights already before the 7Th as I am staying in Starwood Properties every night starting the New Year..

HELP LURKER !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Que? The promotion begins January 7th. Regrettably, I can't change that.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

I have a reservation from Jan 6-10 at Planet Holywood. Is this eligible for this promo?

Otherwise, I will spend Jan 6 elsewhere and check in to PH on Jan 7.

The 6th would not be, but all the other nights would be.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

I don't recall an SPG double stays offer for the beginning of 2008.

It was targeted -- some got bonus points; other got double points; others still got double stays (me included). Helped me requalify Platinum by the end of April.

Que? The promotion begins January 7th. Regrettably, I can't change that.

I thought you had THE power..:confused:

I thought you had THE power..:confused:

Hi couscous,

I doubt both William and myself are magicians with regards to this matter.

Sorry to announce this.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Would Cash and Points nights count?

Hi asnovici,

I am afraid, no.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Add me to the list of disappointed ones. Unless there is a North America promo going alongside this one, I will be shopping around this winter.

Hi couscous,

I doubt both William and myself are magicians with regards to this matter.

Sorry to announce this.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

I know..;):)

An interesting promo.....

How about if I also make use of the buy-2 nights-get-1 night-free promo?
Technically, I will stay in the hotel for 3 nights...but I will only get bonus for 2 nights, ie: 1000 pts?

I think you will get three night bonus ==> 1500 points...

Understand that this is me speaking and not Starwood or SPG, but if you want my personal observations, then here they are: With the economy in the shape it is currently (and has been for some time), I would not make any assumptions regarding the frequency of SPG promotions or size/generosity thereof past April 30, 2009. Every department/subsidy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide works on a budget and when that budget is exhausted, the carrot dries up. I understand that it is expected for Starwood/SPG to run promotions non-stop and on a so wildly expensive basis as to literally force you into a hotel bed, but at some point along the way, one reaches a point where there are diminishing returns on that kind of investment.

Without commenting on whether or not I like the promo, I agree with others that the reasoning here doesn't hold up to logic. Down economy means more people staying at Motel 6 than SPG, and the proper strategy would more likely be to offer the best incentives possible (along with lower rates).

It is interesting that many here seem to agree this promo obviates hotel hopping. As far as I can tell, hopping (at least for plats) would still garner an additional 500pts per stay, in addition to the 500pt/night from the promo, or am I missing something? The way I read this, a single 10night stay would net...

500pts for Plat stay
5000pts for 10 nights at 500pts/night
5000pts for the 10th night
--------
10500pts for the 10 night stay

This vs 10 one night stays...

5000pts for 10 Plat stays
5000pts for 10 nights at 500pts/night
5000pts for the 10th night
--------
15000pts for 10 one night stays or 4500 more than a single 10 night stay


Is this correct or am I getting the Ts&Cs wrong?

I think you will still get the 500 amenity bonus as Plats.

I don't see why it will discourage hotel hoppings as 10 stays (and 10 nights) in different hotels will guarantee 15,000 bonus pts. Not bad....

If the additional nights for 3-for-2 or 4-for-3 promo are considered for this promo as well, then, I will plan to stay 3 times, two times making use of the 3-for-2 and one time of 4-for-3. In total, I am expecting 1,500 pts (Plat amenity)+10,000 pts (10 nights)=11,500 pts. If not, then, I will just have to add another stay which will mean 12,000 pts, but additional expenditure for that stay.

Will cash & points rates qualify for this promotion?

And the wait is on:

Text "NIGHTS" to 95495 to receive a registration reminder on January 7, 2009.

TIME UNTIL PROMOTION LAUNCH:
9 : 14 : 34 : 24 ET
DAYS HRS MIN SEC

Countdown ends January 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. ET


Click here for updated countdown

http://www.spgpromos.com/nights/index.cfm?EM=VTY_SPG_NIGHTS_PROMOTION

And the wait is on:

Text "NIGHTS" to 95495 to receive a registration reminder on January 7, 2009.

TIME UNTIL PROMOTION LAUNCH:
9 : 14 : 34 : 24 ET
DAYS HRS MIN SEC

Countdown ends January 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. ET


Click here for updated countdown

http://www.spgpromos.com/nights/index.cfm?EM=VTY_SPG_NIGHTS_PROMOTION

Thanks. This is pretty neat.

Will cash & points rates qualify for this promotion?

No.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

An okay promotion for the average traveler but very weak for us here on FT. Thanks for the heads up anyway, William!

An okay promotion for the average traveler but very weak for us here on FT. Thanks for the heads up anyway, William!

Keep in mind that there are a large number of 'average travellers' on here. Being on FT probably makes most of us pretty savvy, but it doesn't necessarily mean everyone is fitting in to a particular pattern of travel.

Keep in mind that there are a large number of 'average travellers' on here. Being on FT probably makes most of us pretty savvy, but it doesn't necessarily mean everyone is fitting in to a particular pattern of travel.

Oh, I am very well aware of the diversity here on FT. But being here gives you more reference points to compare promotions from different hotel groups and decide whether you go with Starwood or another company in a certain period.

This "average traveler" thanks SPG for considering those of us who are not business travelers!

Oh, I am very well aware of the diversity here on FT. But being here gives you more reference points to compare promotions from different hotel groups and decide whether you go with Starwood or another company in a certain period.

Absolutely agree with you on the reference points. ^

Just to clarify I wasn't meaning my comments as a criticism either. I think sometimes though, we (me included) forget that we have a diverse bunch of travellers on here and that one size doesn't fit all.

Well, I would have like similar promo as the Q4 08 one, but this ain't too bad either.

I have about 15 nights in India, 8 nights in Thailand, 3 nights in Sydney, 14 nights in Peru and that's only till end of February. :D 40 nights in total.

So, if my calculations is correct, I am going to get 40K points out of this (minus Plat 500 point amenity).

It's possible that I will log additional 10 days after Feb, before April 30. It's extra 50K points that I wouldn't otherwise have had without the promotion so I am happy. ;)

Thank you Starwood! I am happy too ^. I am a leisure stayer and I do tend to stay more than one night, so this type of promo suits me just fine :D.

I also like the stays count double promos, so I hope we see some of those in 2009 ;).

Is the marketing guru who came up with this a transplant from Hyatt? They ran a promo for many years called "Nights after Nights" that gave free weekend night certificates for every x paid nights (2 or 3 I think).

The Hyatt program has always been callrd "Faster Free Nights". And an award of a free night after multiple stays is very different than 500 program points per night. So other than the word "Night", (and one is singular, one is plural) I fail to see the blatant ripoff you are implying.

I continue to be disappointed at how every promotion announcement is inevitably followed by a sting of posts pointing or how lame it is, or how other programs are better, or finding (making up) reasons to criticize it.

I appreciate the promotion and will have my first of many SPG stays this year on 1/7. (with the 2 day gap in SPG/MR promos until April, I'm going to take advantage of our corporate rate at the Ritz Carlton, which matches the local Sheraton/Westin/Marriott/CY)

The Hyatt program has always been callrd "Faster Free Nights". And an award of a free night after multiple stays is very different than 500 program points per night. So other than the word "Night", (and one is singular, one is plural) I fail to see the blatant ripoff you are implying.

I was saying it more in jest since it has been quite a while, but Hyatt did, in fact, have promo for several years running called "Nights after Nights" before it was updated to "Faster Free Nights".


http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/133301-nights-after-nights-special-added-bonus.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/133338-important-nights-after-nights-info.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/133421-nights-after-nights-have-arrived.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/133497-nights-after-nights.html

Looks like it was discontinued in 2001
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-gold-passport/133807-no-nan-year.html

I've got a Maui trip booked for Feb 8th - 15th at our home resort, WKORVN. . .will this qualify for this promotion?

My sisters family has also rented a 2bd unit for the week.

On the 15th and 16th my new hubby and I will be at the Sheration on Cash & points. . .will i earn points for any of this trip?

I've got a Maui trip booked for Feb 8th - 15th at our home resort, WKORVN. . .will this qualify for this promotion?

My sisters family has also rented a 2bd unit for the week.

On the 15th and 16th my new hubby and I will be at the Sheration on Cash & points. . .will i earn points for any of this trip?

Not for C&P stays.

Awesome, I cannot wait to sign up in 2 days. :D
-UFFA

Is the marketing guru who came up with this a transplant from Hyatt? They ran a promo for many years called "Nights after Nights" that gave free weekend night certificates for every x paid nights (2 or 3 I think).

That's exactly what I was reminded of - I believe that was the predecessor to FFN. Then again, our company's CEO has been using our competitor's slogan in various internal meetings as our call to action.

...but registration for SPG's Night After Night begins tomorrow. :D

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Do I get the points for stays book at Planet Hollywood through planethollywood.com? I can't get the reservation to come up on SPG.com. :confused:

William, Thank you! I just booked 1st Jan'09 stay (5 nts NYC) so I'm 1/2 there for my 5K bonus! Will be signing up tomorrow for this excellent promo.

Do I get the points for stays book at Planet Hollywood through planethollywood.com? I can't get the reservation to come up on SPG.com. :confused:

Yes to the first question.

Call up your nearest Customer Contact center to check if your SPG number is included in your reservation. It might be also the case in which the property has updated your reservation.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Thanks for the promotion!
FYI- the link is not live yet... 07JAN 12:00 GMT+2

FYI- the link is not live yet... 07JAN 12:00 GMT+2



Maybe it has something to do with the following:

"Countdown ends January 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. ET"

Maybe it has something to do with the following:

"Countdown ends January 7, 2009, 9:00 a.m. ET"



Thanks- missed this part.... staying tonight at SPG hotel and want to be sure to get credit from Day 1.

Registration site is up as promised. Thanks.

Congratulations —
You are now registered.

You'll now be earning 500 bonus Starpoints® each night and 5,000 bonus Starpoints every 10th night (with no limits to your earning potential). Start earning on every eligible night at more than 890 participating Starwood hotels and resorts between January 7 and April 30, 2009. Visit SPG.com to explore your options and book your travels.


:D

I had to move my trip by one day, but it was no big deal. I've got 30 nights already booked for the duration of this promo! :D

:-: 30,000 Bonus points :-:

-- If there was an El Paso SPG property i'd have 40 nights booked :rolleyes: --

I'm registered. Now to book some stays.

Do I get the points for stays book at Planet Hollywood through planethollywood.com? I can't get the reservation to come up on SPG.com. :confused:

...even if it doesnt show up via email or on your future stays, it will be on the system when you arrive. I had this happen twice at PH and I called the hotel directly to have it added. No problem when i arrived, it was on the system and was already upgraded.

Great Promotion, Please Don't get me wrong. But for some reason with this promo in particular, I feel like SPG is in your face about "forwarding it to your friends and colleagues who travel — they'll appreciate adding to their own Starpoints balance each night."

Then there's a spot for referring 5 friends or coworkers on the page immediately after registering, & in case you skip that one the biggest focus of the registration email is "You're set to earn Starpoints every night. Now tell your friends."

& seeing how I felt obligated to send it to a few close friends who are exactly the Flyertalking type, I was then the most amused at the little confirmation that comes up after you "Tell a Friend". It says, "Thank you. Your SPG® Night After Night referrals have been sent."

I guess I'm just sort of bitter because over at Marriott, one can very easily earn 25,000 Points Annually for doing exactly the same feat; typing 5 of your friends email addresses into a little form online. Starwood never seems to offer any sort of referral bonuses to get people to sign up & stay at their properties like Marriott does.

Now hold on a minute, I can already sense the barrage of comments coming at this post like "no one forced you to refer this promo to your friends" or "Starwood doesn't have to stoop to the lows of Marriott & offer thousands of points just to get you to tell some friends about a new hotel promo" & when it boils down to it, I shouldn't feel entitled to earning points for doing something I would have done anyway for a "true" friend.

So although I do wish that Starwood offered Starpoints for referring friends to sign up with SPG &/or for letting them know about promos like this one, I can understand why they don't & the way I look at it, I'm just happy that Marriott still does...

Sorry for the rant & Thanks for the Promotion!
Todd

Email just arrived and neither link in the email worked for me ... seems like no one else is having a problem, so I'll keep trying.

EDIT - I think the site was just busy, I'm registered

I beg to differ on this being a good promotion.

I think it's a pretty darn poor one, near embarrassingly so. I may even skip registering for it as a protest.

Starwood's fourth quarter promo and this one push the envelope in terms of anything worthwhile.

It's an OK --at best OK--if you are going to stay 10 nights or close to 10 nights anyway, but otherwise nearly worthless if you are going to stay less.

The 500 points a stay compare to recent promos that offered 800 or more per stay. The 10,000 points for 10 stays that compare to promos that offered points after 2 or 4 stays.

It just doesn't compare with rivals offerings.

It's also totally illogical to require 10 stays for a benefit in an economy where travel is being cut back. Who the heck put this promo together and what sand was his head in.

I think it's a pretty darn poor one, near embarrassingly so. I may even skip registering for it as a protest.

Please don't. I am afraid they may not be able to handle your personal protest.

i suspect they track the number of people who register and compare the popularity of various promos.

The 500 points a stay compare to recent promos that offered 800 or more per stay. The 10,000 points for 10 stays that compare to promos that offered points after 2 or 4 stays.That's actually nights, not stays.

It's not a great deal, but it's better than nothing. It also has the advantage of appealing to everyone (bonus with every night on the low end - double bonus for those staying multiples of 10 nights).

I have one paid single-night SPG stay scheduled, so I'll gladly take an extra 500 points. I have several other trips planned between now and 4/30, but this promo (probably) won't make enough of a difference for me to choose Starwood for any of those trips.

I had to move my trip by one day, but it was no big deal. I've got 30 nights already booked for the duration of this promo! :D

:-: 30,000 Bonus points :-:

-- If there was an El Paso SPG property i'd have 40 nights booked :rolleyes: --

^^^^
And I have 66 Nights scheduled from today untill April 30th
66 * 121$ Nightly Rate = approx 8000$

Bonus Points From Promotion: 65500
Base Points: 16000
Double Starpoints Promotion at my Hotel: 16000
Platinum 50% Bonus: 8000
Starwood AMEX 2X Points: 16000
Service Promise - 16 Stays at 500 Points each: 8000
========================================
Total: 129500 Points
========================================
This is sweet ... I love Starwood

Unfortunately it will take me 9 more stays this Year to maintain my Platinum Status and hopefully I will have achieved that by June/July.
^^^^^

This is a sensible promotion that rewards brand loyalty and is right for the economic times we are in.
I have booked 17 nights already and another 3 will be no problem. Now to plan another 10 nights before April 30;)
mmmmmm easy....I can cancel 3 MO stays and transfer them to Starwood!

^^^^
And I have 66 Nights scheduled from today untill April 30th
66 * 121$ Nightly Rate = approx 8000$

Bonus Points From Promotion: 65500
Base Points: 16000
Double Starpoints Promotion at my Hotel: 16000
Platinum 50% Bonus: 8000
Starwood AMEX 2X Points: 16000
Service Promise - 16 Stays at 500 Points each: 8000
========================================
Total: 129500 Points
========================================
This is sweet ... I love Starwood

Unfortunately it will take me 9 more stays this Year to maintain my Platinum Status and hopefully I will have achieved that by June/July.
^^^^^

What hotel is offering double Starpoints? I dont see anything in the sticky except for the Westin Embassy Row and that ends Jan 15....

What hotel is offering double Starpoints? I dont see anything in the sticky except for the Westin Embassy Row and that ends Jan 15....

Yes, please let us know which hotel and the promo number for this. N2T just expired that was giving me double in ABQ Uptown (but for some reason none of these posted :td:).

It's also totally illogical to require 10 stays for a benefit in an economy where travel is being cut back. Who the heck put this promo together and what sand was his head in.

First -- it's 10 nights not stays. But that's already been covered.

Second - I think it made total sense to structure the promo this way.

1) People who are having travel cut back are at least getting something for their loyalty.

2) The promotion encourages individuals who have travel discretion to book a few more nights that maybe they would have spent elsewhere (or not at all) in order to get an additional 5000 points on their 10th night.

Remember the sole purpose of any promotion (or the entire loyalty program for that matter) is to generate additional revenue that might otherwise not be realized. When a promotion (or loyalty program) stops providing incremental revenue, you can be sure it will go away. This is capitalism not socialism. No starpoint breadlines here...

Just my 2 cents...

El Jefe

Yes, please let us know which hotel and the promo number for this. N2T just expired that was giving me double in ABQ Uptown (but for some reason none of these posted :td:).

This is the Sheraton in Baltimore.
The company I work for as a Consultant has a special negotiated rate with this hotel + full breakfast + double starwood points - all for 35% less then the lowest available rate from this hotel.
There is no promo code.
Booking under my company rate gives me double starwood points.

^^^^
And I have 66 Nights scheduled from today untill April 30th
...
Unfortunately it will take me 9 more stays this Year to maintain my Platinum Status...I'm fairly new to SPG, but I thought you would have renewed your Plat status after your 50th night?

I beg to differ on this being a good promotion.

I think it's a pretty darn poor one, near embarrassingly so. I may even skip registering for it as a protest.

Starwood's fourth quarter promo and this one push the envelope in terms of anything worthwhile.

It's an OK --at best OK--if you are going to stay 10 nights or close to 10 nights anyway, but otherwise nearly worthless if you are going to stay less.

The 500 points a stay compare to recent promos that offered 800 or more per stay. The 10,000 points for 10 stays that compare to promos that offered points after 2 or 4 stays.

It just doesn't compare with rivals offerings.

It's also totally illogical to require 10 stays for a benefit in an economy where travel is being cut back. Who the heck put this promo together and what sand was his head in.

It's a frequent traveler loyalty program. If you're not staying 10 nights in a 3 month period you are hardly a frequent traveler and therefore not a target of the promo.

The idea of a loyalty program is to give a member an incentive to choose your product over a competitor's.

That generally means you are looking for the occasional traveler and the more active traveler. You may be willing to compensate the more active traveler more, but you want to make ALL travelers loyal to your brand.

The issue with this promo is it not only targets the bulk of the incentive toward the most active travelers, but it does it at a time when the economy makes filling hotels with casual travelers even more important than normal.

It either wasn't well thought out or was planned before the economy went south.

Spending $8,000 to get 129,000 points...no thank you. Last year in the first quarter you could have spent under $2,000 to get far more value. I got 2 nights at the Eden in Rome, two nights at the Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove in the Seychelles--a value of nearly that many points just for staying 7 nights at the Le Meridien San Francisco. In addition I earned the quarterly promo and the 1,000/2,000/3,000 promo, as well as 500 extra for the W stays I did in various cities. It was the same the year before. I did all these stays as a result of the promos. 500 points is not that exciting to me. I'm certainly not going to spend $8,000 to get a free week in New York. With rates going down, I could pay $1,500 or less for those 6 nights at a W in NYC without even joining SPG. Not to mention that spending 66 days in most any hotel in a three month period would be pure torture.

I booked 5 prepaid nights in January in anticipation of multiple promos. With only 500/night I have cancelled all of the nights I had booked that were not prepaid-everything past January 31st. I have zero incentive to go out of my way to stay at a Starwood hotel unless I really like that particular hotel.

As a W the card holder and a Platinum SPG member I had to wait until 8PM for them to get around to having a clean room available on a recent W stay. Doesn't do much to get me coming back for more.

For some of my co-workers who have to stay somewhere, they will get a few extra points but won't notice a difference. I make the travel decisions for my company and have booked people at Starwoods even if the price was higher based upon the fact that redemptions were easy and generous. Without the incentive, in these times, it is wise to go for best value. 500 points is really $5 to SPG so if you are paying more than $5 extra a night to get the 500 points, it is really not worth the effort.

In the past, the marketing department did a good job of hooking me into SPG. I went from one stay in one year in the past 10 to doing 35-50 stays per year. Not only that but I signed up all of my co-workers, got the SPG business Amex, recommended the SPG Amex card to friends and family and got several of them to be elite SPG members through their stays. So, it may have cost a little money to get me as a customer but now Starwood has many more nights coming in at a much higher pricing point that I might have paid on my own. SPG only had to target one person to get 100s of nights booked/year. Offering weak incentives to book a hotel room when it may be much more compelling to save the money, means less revenue for Starwood--so the savings in the marketing department is not so much of a savings in the end.

I get that this isn't a blockbuster promo.. nice, but not amazing. I'm not going out of my way (like in Q4) to hit thresholds to get mega points.

However, I did some research and the other chains promos seem lackluster at best. I was tempted to do FFN last year, but stayed with SPG because I got 50k points that I could redeem whenever (and use for C+P which stretches a long way).

Am I missing something?

I'm a plat. both at Marriott and SPG and can't decide if I want to get 50K Marriott points for 25 nights or 25K SPG points for 25 nights...(i know it's the 10th day but for ratio sake...) Or should I mix and match since in the period i'll have atleast 60 nights...

I have 66 Nights scheduled from today untill April 30th ... 16 Stays ... Unfortunately it will take me 9 more stays this Year to maintain my Platinum StatusActually, you get Platinum with 25 stays or 50 nights, so you should be set based on the nights.

I'm a plat. both at Marriott and SPG and can't decide if I want to get 50K Marriott points for 25 nights or 25K SPG points for 25 nights...(i know it's the 10th day but for ratio sake...) Or should I mix and match since in the period i'll have atleast 60 nights...

I am in the same predicament. Its a relatively tough decision. which is more valuable 1000 Starpoints or 2,000 Marriott Points...?

Keep in mind that the Marriott Megabonus does not begin until Feb 1st, a full 22 days after SPG's Night After Night... So up until Feb 1st, its a no brainer to stay with Starwood, after that I'm still undecided...

Signed up a few hours ago.
I'll be doing some personal travel in Q1 so a few extra *points here and there is nice. :)

Both Intercontinental and Hyatt have better promos at the moment. (Full details of Hyatt's come out tomorrow).

In addition the economy has made it far easier to get nice Priceline hotel rooms.

This is a nice but not spectacular promo. Certainly won't make me more likely to choose Starwood brands or to stay more often.

I already have 10 or 11 nights booked in the next 2 months, so it's a nice bonus for me - because I need somewhere to stay anyway.

I, too, am disappointed when a promo is targeted and I am not one of the recipients. But any promo is better than none.

I'm surprised at how many whiners are posting that this promo is not good enough! Especially this one ..... I think it's a pretty darn poor one, near embarrassingly so. I may even skip registering for it as a protest."Embarrassingly so"???? :confused: Then don't sign up if it embarrasses you!

Every party has a pooper ....... :rolleyes:

I, too, am disappointed when a promo is targeted and I am not one of the recipients. But any promo is better than none.

I'm surprised at how many whiners are posting that this promo is not good enough! Especially this one ..... "Embarrassingly so"???? :confused: Then don't sign up if it embarrasses you!

Every party has a pooper ....... :rolleyes:

Agreed! Instead of whining on SPG board, these folks should just sign up with other programs and their promotions if those earn them better bonus.

Promotion often can be a deal breaker for many, but in my case, it's just something that 'enhances' my stay at hotels as it will net me points that I would have not gotten otherwise.

I am aware of other programs with potentially better promotion, but in my situation, SPG hotels suit me best for my travels and I actually do prefer staying at SPG hotels thanks to nice Plat perks (and knock on the wood, I have been treated fairly well as Plat). IC hotels (except for ICs) do not have good inventory of mid-top tier hotels like Westin/Sheraton/Luxury collection, LM. CP pretty much can range from a pure dump to fairly decent, but below Westin, on-par with Sheratons. Hyatt has much too less inventory of hotels world wide... and Marriott is a program I have never used.

So, without Royal Ambassador status, lack of IC locations, lack of hotel collection/location with Hyatt, lack of promotions with Hilton (though they have just release double points promo), and lack of status with Marriott, I'd suit best with SPG... regardless of SPG's current promotion.

In the end, it's your personal preference that steers you to hotel programs and loyalty. Promotion is just another bonus for your loyalty.

Here is a promotion I haven't seem on the forum yet. From now till end of April, you get 500 pts for every night, and 5000 pts for every 10th night. Enjoy!!

https://www.spgpromos.com/nights/index.cfm?EM=TN10576_10702_Q1_NADE_EN_Initial&uid=0808Y4L5P5V3

Here it is! SPG's Night After Night Q1 2009 Promotion (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/900423-spgs-night-after-night-q1-2009-promotion.html) ;)

I knew I was too late;)

It's also totally illogical to require 10 stays for a benefit in an economy where travel is being cut back. Who the heck put this promo together and what sand was his head in.

Illogical? Really? The whole point of any promo is to get you to stay MORE. Travel *is* being cut back and Starwood wants you to stay with them - its called share shift. This promo certainly offers an incentive to stay with Starwood a lot - ten times, in fact. There is something for those who stay less - 500 points a night and, if you give Starwood lots of your business, you get an even bigger reward - 5K.

Since travel is being cut back, do you think it would be better to offer bonus points for say, staying *less* than you did last year during the same period? :confused:

The point is the economy is not in a good place, hotels are hurting for business, so what can they do to encourage people to stay who may not have stayed at a hotel at all, or get people to pay a slightly higher price to gain more points? Marketing gives me an incentive to do something that I would not do otherwise. This could be done through a promotion, better service at the hotel, or a non-monetary gesture which makes a customer feel valued. I am not whining or complaining all all that I will get 500 extra points per night. I am a Starwood shareholder and generally like the SPG program. On the other hand, I am not out there booking hotel stays that I don't need because of the compelling promotion. It is not always about going to the competition. I can stay with family/friends. I can simply stay home or fly in and out in the same day and not utilize a hotel. I may also just choose to stay at the Sheraton by the Airport rather than the W downtown--still using Starwood but at a much lower pricing point.

It will be interesting to see how this experiment works out. If they can get the same revenue level by offering a much weaker promotion, that is great as the brands themselves are commanding greater loyalty. If there is a big drop off, then perhaps another marketing approach will be needed later in the year.

On the other hand, I am not out there booking hotel stays that I don't need because of the compelling promotion.

I am not sure why you would assume that was their goal. Presumably, there is a price at which they could fill all their rooms every night. (See the DFW for $1 threads). However, they choose to try to maximize profits by charging a higher price.

A promotion of extra points for each night/stay is basically a discount to incent a booking, and for a big enough discount, demand would increase as prices drop. (Elasticity of demand)

However, people who actually NEED a hotel room in that specific city will be much more likely to be willing to pay a more reasonable (higher) price. Starwood's goal isn't to convince people to make another stay just for the heck of it, its to get people who would otherwise choose a Hilton/Hyatt/etc to choose a Starwood instead.

Michael

i'll do this one last time.

At a time, the economy is in the toilet, the first goal is to have people stay in your hotel. It's not to have people stay 10 nights. It's to have them stay at all.

Further the number of people staying 10 nights in 3 or 4 months is dropping. There have been company layoffs. The economy is pushing people to stay more cheaply and cut down the number of days of stay. There is heavy hotel discounting.

A promo can offer an incentive to stay at your favorite brand, even despite price differences with rivals.

But by aiming this one at those who stay 10 nights, you end up rewarding people who are already probably staying 10 days or close to it while skipping the people you probably most need.

It's just odd.

i'll do this one last time.

At a time, the economy is in the toilet, the first goal is to have people stay in your hotel. It's not to have people stay 10 nights. It's to have them stay at all.

Further the number of people staying 10 nights in 3 or 4 months is dropping. There have been company layoffs. The economy is pushing people to stay more cheaply and cut down the number of days of stay. There is heavy hotel discounting.

A promo can offer an incentive to stay at your favorite brand, even despite price differences with rivals.

But by aiming this one at those who stay 10 nights, you end up rewarding people who are already probably staying 10 days or close to it while skipping the people you probably most need.

It's just odd.

Yes, I agree that a promotion offering 10K extra points PER NIGHT would be a much better promo for "the people you probably need most" but SPG is a LOYALTY program for FREQUENT STAYERS. That is that is the whole point. People who are staying one night here and one night there are not points maniacs like all of us on FT! The idea (which makes perfect sense) is to encourage people to spend as much of their possible spend with Starwood. Hence, a tiered bonus structure that offers SOMETHING for people who need/want a little kick (500 per night) and a big bonus for those who shift all of their business to Starwood and stay 10,20 or 30 nights during the promo. Fairly basic frequency marketing.

Starwood's goal isn't to convince people to make another stay just for the heck of it, its to get people who would otherwise choose a Hilton/Hyatt/etc to choose a Starwood instead.

The idea (which makes perfect sense) is to encourage people to spend as much of their possible spend with Starwood. Hence, a tiered bonus structure that offers SOMETHING for people who need/want a little kick (500 per night) and a big bonus for those who shift all of their business to Starwood and stay 10,20 or 30 nights during the promo. Fairly basic frequency marketing.

Bizaro & Mizzou -- Perfectly stated. I could not have said it better. Thank you. ^

El Jefe

At a time, the economy is in the toilet, the first goal is to have people stay in your hotel. It's not to have people stay 10 nights. It's to have them stay at all.

And isn't this promo doing exactly that? 500 bonus points per night for _every_ night - from the first to the 100th. That's your "first goal" covered there.

But by aiming this one at those who stay 10 nights, you end up rewarding people who are already probably staying 10 days or close to it while skipping the people you probably most need.

The 10 nights covers the second goal you've missed. Yes, many of the people who get the 10 night bonus will have been staying 10 nights already - but they might not have been staying them at a Starwood hotel! Convincing those frequent travellers to stay at Starwood hotels is just as (if not more) important than the people staying a few nights.

Yes, the economy may be causing issues, but there's still a lot of people who travel a lot more than 10 nights in a quarter - in fact, if SPG had a hotel in Johannesburg I'd be at 10 nights for the year by the end of this week...

probably already mentioned but I didn't want to read all 8 pages either

since I just registered for this...

i will still do one nighters only (thats how I qualify for Plat) so my ten stays that I hope for during the promo period should net me 1000 extra points a night with the plat amenity or 15K for the promo..

man.. the more I'm thinking about this. the more I like it ^

my ten stays ...during the promo period should net me 1000 extra points a night with the plat amenity or 15K for the promo..

man.. the more I'm thinking about this. the more I like it ^
I think the promo is ok too, but isn't the analysis flawed? You'd get the 500 amenity points regardless, so the promo is only worth 10K, not 15K. 1 free night at a Cat 4...

I think the promo is ok too, but isn't the analysis flawed? You'd get the 500 amenity points regardless, so the promo is only worth 10K, not 15K. 1 free night at a Cat 4...

true but it is the promo that is pushing my est ten stays up from later in the year to this period. But I agree its not really from the promo (the initial 500) but otoh.. that is what I'm getting per stay...

Just had my first two sets of bonus points post...they posted on a saturday, so I'm guessing that is when the sweep is being done?

Just had my first two sets of bonus points post...they posted on a saturday, so I'm guessing that is when the sweep is being done?

Yes, and let me be the first SPG member to show how the bonus posted:

Earn +500 01/10/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS

Strange, I've had two >1/7/09 stays so far and nothing posted for me.


Gadzooks, did I really forget to register? I just told me "you're now registered" not "you've already registered". How'd I let that one slip by...

Strange, I've had two >1/7/09 stays so far and nothing posted for me.


Gadzooks, did I really forget to register? I just told me "you're now registered" not "you've already registered". How'd I let that one slip by...

Glad you finally registered. ;)

No worries regarding the late registration, however. Any nights within the promotion period will be applied retroactively on the next sweep. :)

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

No worries regarding the late registration, however. Any nights within the promotion period will be applied retroactively on the next sweep. :)


And that is very generous!

If they can get the same revenue level by offering a much weaker promotion, that is great as the brands themselves are commanding greater loyalty. If there is a big drop off, then perhaps another marketing approach will be needed later in the year.


I agree with sfozrhfco. The promotion is indeed very weak and it is all about choices. I was further irritated that they pulled a sneaky sneaky and not give points for the first 7 days of January 09.

I definately not going to on purposely stay in Starwood and given a choice between friend's house or a Starwood hotel, friends house it would be.

The promotion did change some travel patterns. My New Years Day stay turned to a points stay. My Jan 5 stay turned to a award stay instead of normal reservation. As impact, 4 stays in February converted from normal reservation to cash & points. Going to friend's house in Japan for a week instead of staying in Westins in Tokyo.

Honestly, had there been a stronger bonus, or even a double stay credit promotion, it would have been an all out. I would have use SPG points to airlines for flight awards.

I definately not going to on purposely stay in Starwood and given a choice between friend's house or a Starwood hotel, friends house it would be.

Whoohoo! Better odds at a suite upgrade for me!

Personally I'd always stay at a friends house instead of a hotel if I had that option and convenience was the same.

Is your perception of the poor quality of the promo going to keep you from qualifying for Plat 2010?

I was further irritated that they pulled a sneaky sneaky and not give points for the first 7 days of January 09.



Being relatively new to Starwood, have previous years' promotions started on January 1st? I didn't see this as "sneaky sneaky" because the dates were clearly laid out in the promo details. Also, having switched most of my business from Marriott, I know that their promos usually start mid-month (for example, their current MegaBonus starts on Jan 15).

The title says it all but since being concise was never my strong point, i'll post the question. Is SPG50 a qualifying rate for this promo? mmmmm promo

The title says it all but since being concise was never my strong point, i'll post the question. Is SPG50 a qualifying rate for this promo? mmmmm promo

Yes.

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I agree with sfozrhfco. The promotion is indeed very weak and it is all about choices. I was further irritated that they pulled a sneaky sneaky and not give points for the first 7 days of January 09.


I agree that it is weak (most of my travel this quarter is around Central UK, anyway), but I can't say that it is sneaky..

Getting back to basics, all loyalty schemes are about raising revenue, and a great way to do that is to encourage stays during off-peak periods. Hotels are frequently well-utilised in the first week of January, so it's just *wood applying good business sense.

Many of my Priority Club promotions began in early-mid January (9th, 12th, etc.), and again, it is just good business sense.

My issue with the promotion is that it is lacklustre, and there don't seem to be many others around. *wood was once exciting, with loads of promos aimed at individuals. They've now moved to this "Quarterly Promo for Everyone" - the Q4 '08 was great, and allowed choice and some semblance of individuality. This one kind of goes against the grain of the average FTer (comparing merits, swapping codes, making decisions...) - there are no decisions to be made, and no meaningful exploits ;), and no other ones to stack. The Quarterly promo has become THE promo, and this one just feels bland. I feel that the sentiment on FT is slightly different to that in the "mass market", and we're more sensitive to this. Perhaps a concurrent FT Promo would make us all feel better :)

I notice that more ad space seems to have gone into this promo than any others I recall (multiple emails, all over SPG.com, and even Lurker tag-lines! Replacing the "Vote for Freddy":eek:). Of course, this is possible where 6 concurrent promos are cut down to 1. FTers aside, this probably means much stronger reinforcement to the broader market, and allows for the production of more material. Despite the comments on here, this promo probably makes more of an impact to revenue, especially to the "casual and frequent" traveller who only pay peripheral attention to the constant barrage of promos.

I work with many (well-paid, intelligent, and high-revenue) consultants and frequent travellers who don't know one promo from another, and pick a chain at whim (then stick with it until another seems more convenient). This kind of simple reinforcement probably works really well on them - they'll sign up to whatever is in front of them, and be thankful for it. The simpler and more frequent the message, the more likely they are to remember it and stay. Unlike us, who will weigh the relative benefits of 5 hotels within 10 miles, based upon a complex formula of status, requalification requirements, promo leverage, etc.

I think we've entered a new era of promos, and that this is the shape of things to come :(. Good for *wood? Yes, as long as they throw us min-maxers a bone.

The SPG Night After Night promotion will reward all registered members with 500 bonus Starpoints per night.....

Does anyone know how long before these points are posted? My 500 Plat Amenity points from a recent stay were posted, as well as my other points - but not the Night After Night points. I just want to wait a reasonable time before I write to customer service.

The SPG Night After Night promotion will reward all registered members with 500 bonus Starpoints per night.....

Does anyone know how long before these points are posted? My 500 Plat Amenity points from a recent stay were posted, as well as my other points - but not the Night After Night points. I just want to wait a reasonable time before I write to customer service.

From the T&C's posted in post #3 of this thread:

Bonus Starpoints will be credited to the member's account within 2–3 weeks of the stay posting to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest account.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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While I am registered for the NAN Promo - do you get the 500 points no matter what rate you book? For example- if I book the 2 nights offer, second night at the 50% rate, do I still get the 500 points for each night?

While I am registered for the NAN Promo - do you get the 500 points no matter what rate you book? For example- if I book the 2 nights offer, second night at the 50% rate, do I still get the 500 points for each night?

Yes, as long as the rate is eligible to earn Starpoints and stay credit. IIRC, with the 2 nights offer (second night at 50% off), the rate is averaged over the length of your stay when it gets posted to your account.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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I just signed up for the new promotion that awards 500 SPG points per night for all stays 1/7 through 4/30. In addition each 10 nights earns an additional 10,000 SPG points. Seems like a very good deal! :):):)

I have two questions:

1) I stayed at the Four Points So. SF Monday night, but didn't register until this morning. Will that stay count? (I think it will from a quick read of the terms and conditions, but that's a little unusual.)

2) The promotion speaks of "qualifying rate." This puts a fairly big onus on the customer to determine what rates qualify. Is there a way for SPG to build into its computers (spg.com) a way of notifying the customer what rates are/are not eligible for various promotions? That would be a big help.

Thanks for your help.

I just signed up for the new promotion that awards 500 SPG points per night for all stays 1/7 through 4/30. In addition each 10 nights earns an additional 10,000 SPG points. Seems like a very good deal! :):):)

Wow, that sounds like this promo:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/900423-spgs-night-after-night-q1-2009-promotion.html

;)

I have two questions:

1) I stayed at the Four Points So. SF Monday night, but didn't register until this morning. Will that stay count? (I think it will from a quick read of the terms and conditions, but that's a little unusual.)

As long as you register by March 31st, all eligible stays will credit retroactively.

promotion speaks of "qualifying rate." This puts a fairly big onus on the customer to determine what rates qualify. Is there a way for SPG to build into its computers (spg.com) a way of notifying the customer what rates are/are not eligible for various promotions? That would be a big help.

Thanks for your help.

Sorry, but there's not much of an onus there, IMHO. Any paid rate (Cash & Points is considered an award rate) booked over one of Starwood's proprietary web sites is an eligible rate.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Wow, that sounds like this promo:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/900423-spgs-night-after-night-q1-2009-promotion.html

;)



As long as you register by March 31st, all eligible stays will credit retroactively.



Sorry, but there's not much of an onus there, IMHO. Any paid rate (Cash & Points is considered an award rate) booked over one of Starwood's proprietary web sites is an eligible rate.

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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Thanks for such a quick reply. After I posted, I noticed the "promos" sticky and found the c4e promo. I looked up the Excelsior Rome where we'll be in April. The rates are fantastic, although there is a prepayment requirement and a pretty stiff cancellation policy. In any event, at the risk of being a little "thick," would you please confirm that the c4e rate will qualify for the bonus? Thanks.

...In any event, at the risk of being a little "thick," would you please confirm that the c4e rate will qualify for the bonus? Thanks.

Are you booking this rate over a Starwood proprietary web site?
Is it a paid-rate reservation?

If the answer to both of these questions is "yes", then the rate is eligible to earn Starpoints and stay/night credit and therefore eligible for Night After Night.

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William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Are you booking this rate over a Starwood proprietary web site?
Is it a paid-rate reservation?

If the answer to both of these questions is "yes", then the rate is eligible to earn Starpoints and stay/night credit and therefore eligible for Night After Night.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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That's great. It was spg.com and it is prepaid. Thanks again for all of your help!

Just earned 6 stays in the last trip. Pity that there is no double stay promotion, or I am already half way to platinum qualification.

Next trip is a group meeting, hence I have no control over the hotel I will stay. Got to wait till Feb to earn more stays.

Earn +500 01/17/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS
Earn +500 01/17/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS
Earn +500 01/17/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS

"Jesaulenko you beauty!"

I can confirm that they run somewhere between 10pm and midnight Saturday, and that they are retroactive if you register late. Six posted for me in the last few hours including two from last week, before I registered.

I haven't seen anyone mention a double bonus email that I got. Is the double bonus open to just Skymiles or are there other airline programs included?

I haven't seen anyone mention a double bonus email that I got. Is the double bonus open to just Skymiles or are there other airline programs included?

Just for some select Skymiles participants who participate in Direct Deposit.

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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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William,

Thanks for the information on the promo. I will take advantage of it.

I hope Starwood brings back the double-stay promotion later this year. One quarter of double-stays is always a great promo and I tend to increase discretionary travel during those periods.

W-N

Just for some select Skymiles participants who participate in Direct Deposit.

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William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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William,

I know SPG uses some advanced analytics based on some evidence on the site. This is merely a suggestion, but I was a *little* annoyed when, nearly 2 weeks after I registered for this promo, I received a direct mail postcard advertising the promo.

Given that everyone's looking to save wherever possible (and I'm not sure how much you'd save by all this anyway), why not scrub the direct mail list from those already registered (and confirmed by email)?

Like I said, just a suggestion on how to better manage the direct mail budget...

Hi,

I have reservation for two nights 30.04-2.05.
Is the first night (30 April/1 May) eligible to this promo?
ddoliwa

Happy to report::)

Earn +5000 01/24/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 5000 PTS
Earn +2500 01/24/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS

The registration period for Night After Night has been extended to April 15, 2009 from the original deadline of March 31, 2009. The registration web site should reflect this at some point today.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Dear all,

Let me be the bearer of good news for the 1st time.

At over a couple of our properties in US, Canada, and Asia Pacific, members will earn 1000 Starpoints per night instead of the 500. The eligible dates for this additional 500 bonus are February 18th- April 30th. Any member who has already registered for Night After Night will automatically be registered for the additional bonus and no action is needed on the members' part. All new registrations at the promo registration page will count towards this new bonus. In addition, the website should be updated later today or tomorrow morning with this change.

As for the list of participating properties, let me finalise it before disseminating it out. I appreciate your kind patience with regard to this matter. ;)

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Giddy Up!!! Way to go SPG!!! Any idea the official reason behind this change?

Giddy Up!!! Way to go SPG!!! Any idea the official reason behind this change?

My personal point of view: Encourage our members including you to stay at our properties more often.

Whether it is to buy a new Hermes bag, or your favourite Comme des Garçons apparel, the final effect is to stimulate World Wide economy.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

I'm already looking forward to checking out the blue dot Comme des Garcons store in Tokyo in 2 weeks time :)

Hope the bonus applies to my usual west coast SPG properties....if it does, i'll defer my hilton bookings for now...



Whether it is to buy a new Hermes bag, or your favourite Comme des Garçons apparel, the final effect is to stimulate World Wide economy.

apguest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

As for the list of participating properties, let me finalise it before disseminating it out. I appreciate your kind patience with regard to this matter. ;)

I'm eager to see the list, and am hopeful some upcoming stays will qualify.

I'm eager to see the list, and am hopeful some upcoming stays will qualify.

Same here - I've got a few nights in Asia Pacific in April, so I might switch around a bit if the carrot is being dangled :D

Giddy Up!!! Way to go SPG!!! Any idea the official reason behind this change?

My guess is there is definitely a shortage of SPG promos at this time. Seems to me that last year, there was always 4-5 concurrent promos that were all stackable. I have been very disappointed that this isn't happening right now.

Samples from 2008:


1000 starpoints for stays June 1 to Sept 30 (M7A)
1000 starpoints for 1 night (2500 for 2, etc) in Chicago from July 1 to Sept 30 (C1W)
double starpoints at participating hotels until Oct 31 (N4Y)
3000 starpoints at participating Cdn hotels July 7 to Sept 1 (A8P)
888 starpoints for Friday or Saturday arrival from Aug 1 to Sept 31 (L8R)


Anyhow, not looking a gift horse in the mouth. Thanks SPG. Hope the Sheraton property I'm staying in next week qualifies!

:)~ I can't wait to see the list!

It's up (http://newengland.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/NAN_1000/index.htm?language=en_us&IM=SPG_HP_TL_EN_SEG_SPG_NIGHTS_PROMOTION). Pretty beefy list. ^

USA (and French Polynesia--their grouping, not mine;))
Arizona
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson University Plaza
The Phoenician
The Wigwam Resort and Golf Club
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
W Scottsdale
The Westin La Paloma
Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix North
Four Points by Sheraton Tempe
aloft Tempe

California
The Westin San Francisco Airport
W San Francisco
St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Sheraton Suites Fairplex, Pomona
The Westin Pasadena
The Westin Los Angeles Airport
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
The Westin St. Francis
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Airport
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Hotel San Francisco International Airport
Sheraton Anaheim Hotel
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites San Francisco Airport
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel
Sheraton San Diego Hotel, Mission Valley
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
The Westin San Diego
Le Meridien San Francisco
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
The Westin San Francisco Market Street
Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall
aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga

Colorado
St. Regis Resort, Aspen
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Denver SE
The Westin Tabor Center
Sheraton Denver Hotel
Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
aloft Denver International Airport

Connecticut
Sheraton Stamford Hotel
Sheraton Hartford Hotel

District of Columbia
The Westin Grand, Washington D.C.
St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Delaware
Sheraton Suites Wilmington

Florida
Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek, Ft. Lauderdale
The Diplomat Golf Club and Spa
The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
The Westin Ft. Lauderdale
Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Studio City
Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
The Westin Imagine Orlando
The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables

Georgia
W Atlanta
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
W Atlanta Midtown
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
W Atlanta Buckhead
W Atlanta Perimeter

Hawaii
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort

Iowa
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Illinois
W Chicago - Lakeshore
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O’Hare
The Westin Chicago River North
The Westin Michigan Avenue
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
The Westin O’Hare
The Westin Chicago North Shore
Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
The Westin Chicago Northwest
aloft Chicago O'Hare
Sheraton Chicago Northbrook

Indiana
The Westin Indianapolis
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel

Kansas
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center

Louisana
W New Orleans - french quarter
W New Orleans
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Sheraton Metairie Hotel New Orleans

Massachusetts
Sheraton Newton Hotel
The Westin Copley Place
The Westin Waltham-Boston
Sheraton Needham Hotel
Sheraton Braintree Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
The Westin Boston Waterfront
Sheraton Colonial Boston North Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Commander Hotel
Le Meridien Cambridge

Maryland
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel
The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport
Sheraton Rockville Hotel
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
Sheraton Washington North Hotel
The Westin National Harbor

Maine
Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport

Michigan
Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
The Westin Book Cadillac Detriot

Minnesota
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South
W Minneapolis - the Foshay
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel
Hotel Ivy
The Westin Minneapolis
Sheraton Duluth Hotel
The Westin Edina Galleria
aloft Minneapolis
Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

Missouri
The Westin Crown Center
Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza
Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport

North Carolina
The Westin Charlotte
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
The Ballantyne Resort, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Durham at Southpoint
aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre

New Hampshire
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Manchester

New Jersey
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel
Sheraton Eatontown Hotel
Sheraton Edison Hotel
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
The Westin Mount Laurel
W Hoboken
The Westin Jersey City Newport

New Mexico
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel

Nevada
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel
The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas
element by Westin Las Vegas/Summerlin

New York
W New York - The Court
W New York - Tuscany
Sheraton Manhattan Hotel
W - Times Square
The Westin New York at Times Square
W New York
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
W New York - Union Square
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conf. Center
Sheraton Long Island Hotel
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea
Four Points by Sheraton Plainview Long Island
Sheraton JFK Airport Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo-Village
St. Regis New York

Ohio
The Westin Cincinnati
Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
Sheraton Cincinnati Airport Hotel (Hebron, Kentucky)

Oklahoma
Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center

Oregon
The Westin Portland
aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station
the Nines, Portland

Pennsylvania
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia
aloft - Philadelphia Airport
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
Sheraton Bucks County Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North
Four Points by Sheraton Greensburg
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
The Westin Philadelphia
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center

Rhode Island
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel
The Westin Providence

South Carolina
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center

South Dakota
Sheraton Sioux Falls

Tennessee
Sheraton Music City Hotel
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
The Westin Memphis Beale Street
aloft Nashville - Cool Springs

Texas
The Westin Park Central, Dallas
The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio
The Westin City Center Dallas
The Westin Galleria, Dallas
W Dallas Victory
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
The Joule, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dallas/Ft Worth Airport
Sheraton North Houston Hotel
Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria
Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio
The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Sheraton Arlington Hotel

Utah
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel

Virginia
Sheraton Premiere at Tyson's Corner
The Westin Alexandria
The Westin Arlington Gateway
Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Sheraton Reston Hotel
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel
Sheraton National Hotel Virginia
Sheraton Park South Hotel
Sheraton Richmond West Hotel
The Westin Tysons Corner
The Westin Virginia Beach
aloft Chesapeake
aloft Dulles North

Vermont
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center Vermont
The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont

Washington
Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers
W Seattle
Sheraton Bellevue Hotel

Wisconsin
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Sheraton Madison Hotel

French Polynesia

Bora Bora
Le Meridien Bora Bora
St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora

Tahiti
Le Meridien Tahiti

CANADA
Alberta
The Westin Calgary
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South
The Westin Edmonton
British Columbia
Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
The Westin Grand Vancouver
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria

Nova Scotia
The Westin Nova Scotian

Ontario
Westin Harbour Castle
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Le Meridien King Edward
The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport
Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto Airport
The Westin Ottawa

Quebec
Four Points by Sheraton Québec
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Le Meridien Versailles
aloft Montreal Airport
W Montreal
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis

ASIA PACIFIC
Bangladesh
The Westin Dhaka
China
Sheraton Haikou Resort
Le Meridien Cyberport
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Sheraton Tianjin
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai
The St.Regis Shanghai
The St. Regis Beijing
FP Hangzhou, Binjiang Hotel
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel
Sheraton Suzhou Hotel and Towers
Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel

India
Le Meridien Jaipur
Le Meridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre
Le Meridien Bangalore

Indonesia
Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort

Malaysia
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Singapore
Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel
The St. Regis Singapore

Thailand
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Le Meridien Chiang Mai
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Plaza Athenee, A Royal Meridien
Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach and Spa Resort
Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

Vietnam
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

Wonder why nothing in Europe!?

Wow, big list. Of course none of the Japanese, Indian or Australian properties I will be staying at are listed. All the Thai properties I'll be redeeming awards at are list but of course it doesn't help me since those 15 awards don't count. Shucks. I may have to rethink some of my plans and consider turning some awards into nights.

I guess easiest to rethink is:
3*(-$100/night + 1K + 200 + 100) + 500 PLT + 500 OnlineBooking vs 3*(-$30 - 1600 Starpoints)

Nice list..just wish the points were retro to Jan 8! A boy can dream...

That is a heck of a list

Aw, none in Mexico?

Half of my Asia trip seems to be covered, but missing Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap, otherwise good stuff. Any extra points are a bonus, so they are welcome addition. ^

I'm already looking forward to checking out the blue dot Comme des Garcons store in Tokyo in 2 weeks time :)

Hope the bonus applies to my usual west coast SPG properties....if it does, i'll defer my hilton bookings for now...

Looks like your usual west coast SPG properties are on the list :D

This is appreciated. 7 of my next 10 stays are included on the list!

Thanks SPG! ^

Awesome list and the good news for me is that all the properties I'm looking at the next two plus months are on here; the bad news is I can't figure out how to register for it for the life of me??

the link had the list but there wasn't a registration button; ok never mind; I just figured out when I re-registered for the old promo that this was the same promo with an enhancement;

well I can't complain; this has me hooked on SPG for the next few months.. wow and thanks SPG

Awesome list and the good news for me is that all the properties I'm looking at the next two plus months are on here; the bad news is I can't figure out how to register for it for the life of me??...

Never mind. :)

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

guest.forum@starwoodhotels.com

Wow! I've already got 16 nights booked that are covered in the 1000 points/night hotels. It makes switching to SPG from Hilton a no-brainer...even if I won't be submitting for a Plat comp until March 1st (I currently have no status).

Too bad, my stays in Shenzhen aren't covered :td:

Wow - some potential upcoming trips are covered and this makes SPG clearly more compelling than Marriott right now in my mind. Thanks SPG!!!!

What, nothing in Australia?? :confused:

Maybe I missed it on the list. I sure hope so. Why leave out a whole country - damn :td:.

I also missed out on the 1000 pts on a stay in SIN in Jan, since this isnt retroactive :(. Oh well I am happy I got the 500 bonus at least.

What, nothing in Australia?? :confused:

Maybe I missed it on the list. I sure hope so. Why leave out a whole country - damn :td:.

I also missed out on the 1000 pts on a stay in SIN in Jan, since this isnt retroactive :(. Oh well I am happy I got the 500 bonus at least.

Of 16 nights I have already completed, 15 nights were on the list. :(
However, I am still happy to see SPG offer the possible additional 500 pts on my future nights. ;)

Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel---------------2/23
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel--------2/25-27
The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas--------------------------2/28
Sheraton Long Island Hotel-------------------------------3/4

this coupled with the web bonus, I will see my SPG account doing better than my 401k!!!

A friend's TA had booked a corporate rate for a FP that showed up on the spg website, however, the hotel re-booked a new reservation with a rate they guarantee will accrue points and night credit. Is this still eligible?

Way to go Starwood on this additonal bonus- my colleagues and I moved some reservations as a result of this- from non-spg to spg- good move!

hmm, no bonus for korea and japan?.... o well, my tokyo nite stays with hilton then... :D

hmm, no bonus for korea and japan?.... o well, my tokyo nite stays with hilton then... :D

I thought every hotel was in the 500/5000 bonus- and that these hotels are just giving an EXTRA 500! In Tokyo- I would recommend Hyatt more anyway as both the Park and the Grand are fantastic hotels :)

Never mind. :)

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Hi William,

I just had a stay at one of the properties on the list (Sheraton Eau Claire in Calgary). The initial 500 pts posted within a day. Do we have to do anything extra for the additional 500 pts to post or will they post on another sweep ?

Thanks,

Singlepoint

Hi William,

I just had a stay at one of the properties on the list (Sheraton Eau Claire in Calgary). The initial 500 pts posted within a day. Do we have to do anything extra for the additional 500 pts to post or will they post on another sweep ?

Thanks,

Singlepoint

I had the same question earlier today, and called a Plat Concierge. She said that the additional 500 are sponsored by the hotel and will credit within the next 10 days (or so.) I think it was a poor execution - either corporate should "front" the extra 500 so they post at the same time or hold off on posting until the hotels post. Either way, ^ for the additional 500 - I'm practically living at one of the hotels on the list.

I had the same question earlier today, and called a Plat Concierge. She said that the additional 500 are sponsored by the hotel and will credit within the next 10 days (or so.) I think it was a poor execution - either corporate should "front" the extra 500 so they post at the same time or hold off on posting until the hotels post. Either way, ^ for the additional 500 - I'm practically living at one of the hotels on the list.

I'm the opposite, my 500 Plat amenity didn't post but the 500 NAN bonus did two days after the regular rate points posted.. go figure

A different question for me; Are these additional hotel sponsored 500 pointers retroactive to 2/1 when the NAN promo began? Ok, I just read back far enough to find the answer to my own question.. NO.. promo for the 2nd 500 (hotel sponsored) starts 2/18..

Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel---------------2/23
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel--------2/25-27
The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas--------------------------2/28
Sheraton Long Island Hotel-------------------------------3/4

this coupled with the web bonus, I will see my SPG account doing better than my 401k!!!

ha
it wouldn't take much to do that.. without any bonus i'd still be doing better than my 401K

So far 15 nights and all received 500points + 5000points for the 10 nights, BUT the last 3 nights at the Sheraton Singapore (18-21/Feb) received only 500points and not the 1000points as published. Maybe a lurker can clarify if this will be posted later automatically or should we spend time and call spg?

So far 15 nights and all received 500points + 5000points for the 10 nights, BUT the last 3 nights at the Sheraton Singapore (18-21/Feb) received only 500points and not the 1000points as published. Maybe a lurker can clarify if this will be posted later automatically or should we spend time and call spg?

I had the same question earlier today, and called a Plat Concierge. She said that the additional 500 are sponsored by the hotel and will credit within the next 10 days (or so.) I think it was a poor execution - either corporate should "front" the extra 500 so they post at the same time or hold off on posting until the hotels post. Either way, ^ for the additional 500 - I'm practically living at one of the hotels on the list.

Hi William,

I just had a stay at one of the properties on the list (Sheraton Eau Claire in Calgary). The initial 500 pts posted within a day. Do we have to do anything extra for the additional 500 pts to post or will they post on another sweep ?

Thanks,

Singlepoint

I had the same question earlier today, and called a Plat Concierge. She said that the additional 500 are sponsored by the hotel and will credit within the next 10 days (or so.) I think it was a poor execution - either corporate should "front" the extra 500 so they post at the same time or hold off on posting until the hotels post. Either way, ^ for the additional 500 - I'm practically living at one of the hotels on the list.

So far 15 nights and all received 500points + 5000points for the 10 nights, BUT the last 3 nights at the Sheraton Singapore (18-21/Feb) received only 500points and not the 1000points as published. Maybe a lurker can clarify if this will be posted later automatically or should we spend time and call spg?

This is what the terms and conditions of the offer say regarding the timing of bonus points from Night After Night:

Bonus Starpoints will be credited to the member's account within 2-3 weeks of the stay posting to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest account.

So, if the bonuses you were expecting have not applied within 3 weeks of the stay being posted to your account, contact SPG customer service and make an inquiry.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Just need some clarification, this is just an enhancement to the original promo, there is no need to re-register, correct? TIA.

this is just an enhancement to the original promo, there is no need to re-register, correct?
Correct. From post #176:

Any member who has already registered for Night After Night will automatically be registered for the additional bonus and no action is needed on the members' part.

A friend's TA had booked a corporate rate for a FP that showed up on the spg website, however, the hotel re-booked a new reservation with a rate they guarantee will accrue points and night credit. Is this still eligible?

Dear sggolf,

Has anyone answered your query?

If not, do send me a note or email with the details of the reservation so that we can advise directly and assumptions are avoided.

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Hello everyone (yes, I'm new here, can't resist to share my experience with SPG!).

I stayed at Sheraton Kuala Lumpur last week. Within a few days, the two night bonus credit appeared in my SPG account. Hence I'm 1,000 points richer, LOL.

P/S: Trying to get another 3-night stay this March. Yes, the bonus is "that" good.

At over a couple of our properties in US, Canada, and Asia Pacific, members will earn 1000 Starpoints per night instead of the 500. The eligible dates for this additional 500 bonus are February 18th- April 30th.

I have stayed 17-22 February at the hotel which is eligible for 1000 pts. How that would be treated?

Of course the aLoft Las colinas/Irving is not on the new list. Last week I convinced 4 of my co-workers we should stay there next week. Unfortunatelyt corporate rates are too high at the Westin and Sheraton DFW so can't change to those. At least I kept them from going to Hhonors properties.

I have stayed 17-22 February at the hotel which is eligible for 1000 pts. How that would be treated?

The night of the 17th would get 500 Starpoints and the other nights that fall within the 1,000 Starpoints bonus would get that.

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William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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The night of the 17th would get 500 Starpoints and the other nights that fall within the 1,000 Starpoints bonus would get that.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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William,

I stayed from 15th - 19th at the Sheraton BWI Airport for 4 Nights.
But, I am seeing only 2000 Bonus Points instead of the 2500 Points. Will the additional Bonus Points post at a later date? Please let me know.

Regards,

spsawant

William,

I stayed from 15th - 19th at the Sheraton BWI Airport for 4 Nights.
But, I am seeing only 2000 Bonus Points instead of the 2500 Points. Will the additional Bonus Points post at a later date? Please let me know.

Regards,

spsawant

I'm told that they will post later on; probably in the next sweep.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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The list of properties in US, Canada, and Asia Pacific, where members will earn 1000 Starpoints per night instead of the 500 includes the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia. I do not know of a Sheraton Suites property in Philadelphia other than at PHL. Is this the property in question although "airport" is omitted from the name?

As an aside, for the same price would anyone stay at the PHL Sheraton Suites rather than the FP for this additional 500 pts?

Hi all,

Has this been provided?

The additional 500 bonus points will be posted separately from the regular Night After Night bonus, usually within 3 weeks of the stay posting.

Account should reflect this statement: SPG NAN 500/NT HTL BNS (85H)

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I'm told that they will post later on; probably in the next sweep.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Thanks William. This clears my confusion.

Okay...just did my first 2 nights for the promo at the 4 Pts Daning, Shanghai. Regular pts, Plat amenity bonus (250), and stay credit have been posted. Awaiting the 500 bonus pts (web-booking), 1000 pts (NAN promo) and the additional 1000 pts (the bonus promo for specific hotel) to be posted to my accts within 3 weeks.

The next 2 nights will be at 4 Pts Shenzhen end of March and early April, then, a series of 6 nights in April to complete the 10 nights requirement by mid April. I should expect this promo to boost my Starpoints to be above 20k, more than enough for me to transfer to my miles (25,000 miles); and 1 night for C+P for a Cat 5 US property perhaps?

I'm told that they will post later on; probably in the next sweep.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Nice. I was going to report missing points for the extra 500/night for a stay Feb 18 -21. The 1500 was already shown up. And another 1500 is coming.:-)

I had registered for this promo when it first came out and did my first stay last week. The points from my stay as well as the onhold bonus have already been posted but not the first set of the 500 bonus points. So I tried registering for the promo again expecting to see "Sorry, you have already registered for this promo". But it didn't. To my surprise, it said, "You are now registered...".

I'm certain that I had registered for this promo before because I still have the email somewhere, and I know that William had said those who have registered previously should automatically be registered for the additional points promo. But I guess it doesn't hurt to try registering for the promo again in case there's a glitch somewhere.

I guess I'll have to wait till this Saturday to see if I'll get my first set of bonus points.

ST

As mentioned by the resident Starwood rep, you don't have register twice.

As mentioned by the resident Starwood rep, you don't have register twice.

LOL. No, but you do need to register at least once and it's pretty apparent that Si_Ting_ca didn't get'er done the first time or the second attempt would not have gone through. :D

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William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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I saw from this link
http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/r.aspx?propertyID=281

1000 SPG bonus points!
SPG Night After Night
Earn 1000 bonus Starpoints every night and an additional 5,000 every 10th night.
An SPG member favorite is back and richer than ever. Earn nightly rewards with our SPG® Night After Night promotion. Register now and you'll earn 1000 bonus Starpoints® with each night, plus an additional 5,000 with every 10th night. That's 15,000 bonus Starpoints every 10 nights — all to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

One night here. Two nights there. Each individual night adds up to unlimited bonus Starpoints at any of our over 890 participating Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide through April 30, 2009.

However when I followed the link to register, it brings me back to 500 SPG points instead of 1000. Is that a website bug? Or I have to call somebody to register?

Regards,
David

However when I followed the link to register, it brings me back to 500 SPG points instead of 1000. Is that a website bug? Or I have to call somebody to register?

Regards,
David

Hi David,

Welcome to Flyertalk forums.

1. Have you registered for this promotion already? If you have, you do not need to do so.

2. Is this your first encounter with the promotion? The additional 500 bonus points is an extension of the Night after Night promotion.

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Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Whoa, yeah, this offer (http://ct.specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/SO_TC.aspx?CBID=143369&Brand=SH&LangType=1033) sounds like a much better promo! How do we register for this? :confused:

[edit] OK, NM, I see it is offered at specific properties (http://newengland.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/NAN_1000/index.htm?language=en_us&EM=VTY_SPG_NIGHTS_PROMOTION).... TIA.

Whoa, yeah, this offer (http://ct.specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/SO_TC.aspx?CBID=143369&Brand=SH&LangType=1033) sounds like a much better promo! How do we register for this? :confused:

[edit] OK, NM, I see it is offered at specific properties (http://newengland.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/NAN_1000/index.htm?language=en_us&EM=VTY_SPG_NIGHTS_PROMOTION).... TIA.

Ok. I am worried. It is actually the same promotion with an extended bonus opportunity.

Is the description too ambiguous?

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Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Yeah this was a confusing move. Create buzz. Launch promotion. Alter the promotion for a subset of the properties. Publish information about the promotion using different wording and marketing material making it difficult for some people to realize that it is multiple versions of same promo.

That said, I understand it and am happy for the extra points! ^

Thanks.

Yes, I have already registered for this promotion and yes, this is my first encounter with the 1000 bonus point promotion. Earlier I have already registered for the 500 bonus points promotion.

Hi David,

Welcome to Flyertalk forums.

1. Have you registered for this promotion already? If you have, you do not need to do so.

2. Is this your first encounter with the promotion? The additional 500 bonus points is an extension of the Night after Night promotion.

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Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

It looks like the extra 500 pts post like this:

SPG NAN 500/NT - HTL BNS (85H)

^

I know it's been reported by both Lurkers that the extra 500 pts will post separately and later, but I just had both bonuses appear at the same time in my account for a Feb 23rd stay. They show as follows:

Earn +500 02/28/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS
Earn +500 02/28/2009 SPG NAN 500/NT - HTL BNS (85H)

Only thing missing is the online bonus:
CCC ON-HOLD BONUS REFRD TO WEB
which I expect will post on Wednesday evening.

I know it's been reported by both Lurkers that the extra 500 pts will post separately and later, but I just had both bonuses appear at the same time in my account for a Feb 23rd stay. They show as follows:

Earn +500 02/28/2009 SPG NIGHT AFTER NIGHT 500 PTS
Earn +500 02/28/2009 SPG NAN 500/NT - HTL BNS (85H)

Only thing missing is the online bonus:
CCC ON-HOLD BONUS REFRD TO WEB
which I expect will post on Wednesday evening.

It really would be great if they could include another code in the postings with the unique ID of the property so we could know which are posting from which. I had 4 stays in the past week, another 5 in the next two weeks, and keeping track of what posted becomes a chore. One I'm happier to perform than not, but still a chore.

Stayed at the Westin in Ft Lauderdale. Wasn't the night after night bonus and wasn't the plat amenity. Nothing wrong happened. In fact, they upgraded me to the presidental suite.
Some special I wasn't aware of?

SPG Hotel Night-After-Night bonus, 500 bonus miles/night.

Here's a list of properties for the additional 500 pts.

SPG.com/500bonusplus

Cool, I didn't know that there was a bonus 500 point oppotunity.
Thanks!

So that effectively means 1500 Bonus Points per night (if you work in batches of 10)?

Stayed at the Westin in Ft Lauderdale. Wasn't the night after night bonus and wasn't the plat amenity. Nothing wrong happened. In fact, they upgraded me to the presidental suite.
Some special I wasn't aware of?

If you're Plat then you should revise your profile. I just spent 3 nights at the Westin FLL and was upgraded to a junior suite, odd furniture layout without a real coffee table.

Out of curiosity--what is the lag like on the second 500 miles posting?

I have two stays (one 2+ weeks old) at a property on the supplemental list--have received the first batch (as I have since this promotion launched) but not the second 500.

Out of curiosity--what is the lag like on the second 500 miles posting?

I have two stays (one 2+ weeks old) at a property on the supplemental list--have received the first batch (as I have since this promotion launched) but not the second 500.

See post #235. Mine posted at the same time as the regular bonus, i.e. Saturday night following my stay.

Out of curiosity--what is the lag like on the second 500 miles posting?

I have two stays (one 2+ weeks old) at a property on the supplemental list--have received the first batch (as I have since this promotion launched) but not the second 500.

Was the stay after February 18? That is when the 500 additional points promo started...

In my experience the hotel bonus pts posted at the same time as NAN points.

Out of curiosity--what is the lag like on the second 500 miles posting?

I have two stays (one 2+ weeks old) at a property on the supplemental list--have received the first batch (as I have since this promotion launched) but not the second 500.

I stayed last week Feb 25-27 in a "lucky" identified hotel. 1000 Night after Night points posted in Saturday sweep but not the 500/night hotel bonus( SPGNAN500/NT HTL BNS 85H) Somewhere in this thread I read they will be separate and should show in 3 weeks, so I will keep an eye out for them.

i received an email regarding this promotion, for which I am already enrolled. They are upping the ante to 1000 starpoints per night. here's the language of the offer:


Your nights just became even richer. You'll recall that when you registered for our SPG® Night After Night promotion you started earning 500 bonus Starpoints® with each night, plus 5,000 more every 10th night through April 30, 2009, at over 890 hotel and resorts worldwide. Well now you're also set to earn an additional 500 bonus Starpoints (for a total of 1,000 bonus Starpoints each night) at over 250 properties between February 18 and April 30, 2009. You're already registered, so just book and stay to earn up to 1,000 bonus Starpoints per night, plus 5,000 Starpoints for every 10th night through April 30, 2009.

After that, there's a "book here" link.

My question is this... I have an existing reservatin for 5 nights at one of the properties that's included in this. Will I still receive this bonus?

Any input is much appreciated!

thanks,
carsonheim :)

don't know the answer to your question, but just got the same email...rock on SPG! Just made me switch a Marriott stay to an SPG stay for tomorrow night! :-)

Here is the link to the ~250 properties that offer those extra 500 points (for a total of 1000):

http://newengland.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/NAN_1000/index.htm

Check out the Night After Nights thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/900423-spgs-night-after-night-q1-2009-promotion-500pt-specific-property-bonus-2-18-a-12.html). Start at post #176 when Lurker II advised us of the bonus on top of the promo. It's been in effect since Feb 18.