Starwood Preferred Guest - PROMO: Birthday Promo - 2nd night based on birth year (merged)

Got this in an email last night. Did a search and didn't find it previously posted and SanDiego1K didn't recognize it either.

So here it is, SPG, pay 1 night predetermined rate, second and third night pay a rate equal to your birth year. Make sure to look at the fine print, because at some hotels it is birth year + $100. In that case it might not be a better deal than one could get from another promo. Anyway, maybe this will help somebody out.

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/?EM=DM_TN11095_MX_BIRTHYR_NOR

Moderators, feel free to move this to anywhere in the Starwood forum you please.:)

Got this in an email last night. Did a search and didn't find it previously posted and SanDiego1K didn't recognize it either.

So here it is, SPG, pay 1 night predetermined rate, second and third night pay a rate equal to your birth year. Make sure to look at the fine print, because at some hotels it is birth year + $100. In that case it might not be a better deal than one could get from another promo. Anyway, maybe this will help somebody out.

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/?EM=DM_TN11095_MX_BIRTHYR_NOR

Moderators, feel free to move this to anywhere in the Starwood forum you please.:)

Looks like a continuation of last year's promo. PROMO: Rates equal to your birth year til Dec 30 2008 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/834761-promo-rates-equal-your-birth-year-til-dec-30-2008-a.html)

I did a search for my upcoming stay at the W Scottsdale and it included a studio suite for $399 for the first night. So it looks like this would be a good deal for a 3 night stay.

second and third night pay a rate equal to your birth year.
I don't know if $1,9xx is a very good rate. Or is that $19.xx?

I see. It's really birth year % 100.

Per SPG-site:

Pay Rates Equal to Your Birth Year! We're celebrating the year you were born. With this special offer for two or three night stays, you'll receive rates equal to your birth year!
First night: rate varies by property
Second or third night: rates equal to your birth year!
(If you were born in 1948, you'll receive your 2nd and 3rd nights at $48!*)
Rates for second and third night stays will be confirmed at check-in upon presentation of valid ID
* some exceptions may apply, please see participating hotel details below

Not for NY properties, just checked few of them, the 2nd & 3rd nights birth year rate is actually $100+last 2 digits of birth year: i.e. if you were born in 1948, you'll receive your 2nd and 3rd nights at $100 + your birth year.

oops...i was checking only california and colorado properties, may be different for different states...

this just saved me HUGE.

There are so many promos, we just forget them. I did read this previously.

I just saved $200 at the Scottsdale W. Was using the ZBT at 239. This gets 199, 2nd at 69 (1969)

Too bad all our multi-day stays are outside North America.

So if somebody was born in 2000 they get a free room?! :D

So if somebody was born in 2000 they get a free room?! :DOr they have to pay 100% of the first night's inflated rate for every night. :eek:

So if somebody was born in 2000 they get a free room?!
They already thought of that.
Must be 18 or older to participate in this promotion.

This doesn't seem to apply to Planet Hollywood...at least on the dates I tried. No matter what promo I use, Starwood gives me an average rate of about $280 per night, which I get a better deal on from the hotel directly.

Isn't this type of promotion illegal in many places? I thought the courts found this to be age discrimination.

Isn't this type of promotion illegal in many places? I thought the courts found this to be age discrimination.

Illegal how? I don't know of any states where a minor can legally rent a hotel room.

If one was to argue that it unfairly provides cheaper rates to older people that were born in say 1930, than it would aslo have to be illegal to offer any kind of senior citizen or AARP discounts.

Not sure if it is illegal anywhere, but I can only imagine that the legal stiffs at Starwood would have vetted this promo before they put it out.

This is a VERY appealing promo ^
BUT you need to suss out the properties that will do a decent first night rate and then give you nights 2 and three at just your 2 digit birth year.
And It is especially appealing if you can do three nights in one property.Brought down an upcoming stay in Montreal to under $110 cad a night for the Sheraton-which has a very nice lounge.

BUT the new promo coming up next month promotes hotel hopping :confused:
what to do what to do????

Isn't this type of promotion illegal in many places? I thought the courts found this to be age discrimination.

How can it be illegal?

It is a promotional offer, i.e. a discount, you can always pay the rack rate which is the listed price.

I think it is discrimination but one of those issues where everybody just looks the other way, as everyone does with senior rates out of respect to seniors. It is mostly fun, after all, in this case.
AARP and AAA rates are not discriminatory because they require memberships but a price based solely on age, as far as I know, is illegal in this country.

They had a similar promo at Taj hotels in India a few years ago where the discount was based on your age for every night of your stay, for pensioners only - I think it was for something like celebrating independence.....but instead of paying your year of birth, the discount was your age. My father who was in his 70s received a 70-something per cent discount; his brother-in-law was aged 86, so 86% discount; my elderly aunt received a 92% discount. They all had a pleasant trip away together.

This is a horrible promotion! Being born in 1986, it only saves me $20-ish dollars at most hotels I would consider :td:

This is a horrible promotion! Being born in 1986, it only saves me $20-ish dollars at most hotels I would consider :td:

time to go get grandma and grandpa to travel

Not for NY properties, just checked few of them, the 2nd & 3rd nights birth year rate is actually $100+last 2 digits of birth year: i.e. if you were born in 1948, you'll receive your 2nd and 3rd nights at $100 + your birth year.

Let me also add a warning that all of the "W" hotels that I have looked at also add $100 (US or Cdn) in front of that second or third night, as well!

Just did the Birth Year promo with the parents in the Westin Imagine Orlando
$169 for first night then $44 for the next two nights for one room and $28 for the next two nights in the other room.
Very cool -
There was an option to upgrade to a 1 bed suite for $50 extra per night and $100 for a two bed suite.
So we took two 2 bed suites for 3 nights.
Very good value 3 day break :)
Great way to sleep 6 people over 4 rooms.

I just tested this rate at the Sheraton Salt Lake City. Currently they have rates of 207 a night. When I put the promocode nbr in, it jumped the first night rate to 518 $, Absolutely crazy. Hopefully that is only a glitch in the system.:td:

I just tested this rate at the Sheraton Salt Lake City. Currently they have rates of 207 a night. When I put the promocode nbr in, it jumped the first night rate to 518 $, Absolutely crazy. Hopefully that is only a glitch in the system.:td:

Hi nswat,

Any dates you are using?

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When you go in through the link provided, it uses Rate Plan PAYAGE. I've noticed that this can produce different results from using Promo Code NBR. For example, take the Sheraton Sonoma for 29-31 August. I got $149 with PAYAGE and $139 with NBR.

I also notice that the rate they quote does not take the birth year into account. Is that just an IT bug? For example, my rate shows $139 + $139 instead of $139 + $xx. The Rate Plan description does give the correct information. Can I assume it will all be correct when I check out?

You will only get the discount on the birth year promo once you provide proof of age at check in. It worked fine for me ;)
Enjoy the low rate ;)


When you go in through the link provided, it uses Rate Plan PAYAGE. I've noticed that this can produce different results from using Promo Code NBR. For example, take the Sheraton Sonoma for 29-31 August. I got $149 with PAYAGE and $139 with NBR.

I also notice that the rate they quote does not take the birth year into account. Is that just an IT bug? For example, my rate shows $139 + $139 instead of $139 + $xx. The Rate Plan description does give the correct information. Can I assume it will all be correct when I check out?

Isn't this type of promotion illegal in many places? I thought the courts found this to be age discrimination.

In this case, the older you are, the better it is cause those born in the 40's pay less than those born in the 70's. And age discrimination is USUALLY about older people getting the short end of the stick.

Next to some of the prior Stay 2 get 1 free promos (which we cashed in for rooms at the Westin Whistler) this is probably one of the best ever for me.

Stayed 3 nights at Westin Michigan Ave Chicago $169 + 63 + 63 and just booked 3 nights at Sheraton Boston $189 + 63 + 63. :cool:

Plus earned a free night through the Stay 2 promo. ^

As for the promo rates being jacked up I have actually found the opposite. For example at the Sheraton I was quoted a rate of $233 non-ref for the same nights and a convention rate of $275/nt :eek:

Hey guys, be easy on me as Starwood is my backup chain so don't know as much about it. Anyhow, just found this promo will save me $30 per night for 2 nights - great! But, will I still earn points and stay credit for this? In Priority Club land there are a number of promos rates that are great just don't qualify for points so you have to trade off.

will I still earn points and stay credit for this?
Yes.

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/?IM=LP_MOREREWARDS_FIELD_BANNER_AMEX_BIRTHYEAR_GLO

Was looking it over and it gives you a minimal savings, but good for the old crowd. You pay a set rate for your first night and 2nd and 3rd nights you pay your birth year. 1974= $74 for each of the next two nights.

Some participating hotels are +$100 (so, $174 based on the example above).

Thanks for this though it's been around for a while and there are other threads on it. And there are those of us to which being born in 1974 would be old... just kidding :D

Thanks for the link, I think I have seen it before. I dont usually stay more than one night, as I need stay credits :)

Doesn't work out as well for us 80's babies (or college kids these days!), but great for my parents. A very interesting promo, which I will take advantage of soon.

CLG

As Usual, not available outside North America. :confused:

There are actually two different promo codes, and they can result in different rates. One of them is NBR. I can't recall the other one off the top of my head, but a search should find it.

Great promo for my 9 1/2yo nephew:D

Thanks for this though it's been around for a while and there are other threads on it. And there are those of us to which being born in 1974 would be old... just kidding :D

PROMO: Birthday Promo - 2nd night based on birth year (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/943425-promo-birthday-promo-2nd-night-based-birth-year.html)

PROMO: Birthday Promo - 2nd night based on birth year (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/943425-promo-birthday-promo-2nd-night-based-birth-year.html)

I knew I could count on you! :p Hitting the sauce a lil too hard last night, I was not in a mood to look it up...

I knew I could count on you! :p Hitting the sauce a lil too hard last night, I was not in a mood to look it up...


No problem Betty Ford! LOL

As Usual, not available outside North America. :confused:

This specific one would lose meaning in many global currencies. I know some of the other similar promos - discounted subsequent nights - are valid at some international properties. I keep getting emails about them. :)

this worked well for me at a W. Second night $69

I think the second one is PAYAGE.

I have had decent success with this promo - helped me get rates in the high 70s when the going rate otherwise was 200+. Perfect for a 3 night stay.

There are actually two different promo codes, and they can result in different rates. One of them is NBR. I can't recall the other one off the top of my head, but a search should find it.

I can't seem to find the offer for "Pay Your Birth Year" offer on SPG.com for other hotels other than Sheraton.

I know other hotels exist as I had booked a stay at the Westin in Toronto in mid May.

But I forgot how I found the link, but I just can't seem to find out more now.


Would appreciate a heads up!

Thank you!

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/

Another trick for finding the different promos is to go to a property's page and click on Hotel Deals. That usually has all the standard offerings (AAA, 2x-3x-4x points, etc.) and sometimes you will find even better deals like Breakfast for 2 and the such.

Like with most hotel websites, you end up doing many searches to find the best rate. I end up doing a no-thrills, AAA, and SET at the very least. If I've focused on a particular property then looking at their Hotel Deals too. Makes me appreciate the days of travel agents: One call, one question, DONE!

Thank you. I just found it too ! ^

Hi there,

Does anyone know if it is possible to use this offer twice eg stay in new york using this offer for 3 nights then also in washington dc for three nights, under the same name? Or even use my partners name, it will be slightly more expensive?

Thanks.

Welcome to FlyerTalk, CAMPBELL80!

I'm pretty sure that you can use it as many times as you want at any property as long as you're not using it for consecutive (back-to-back) reservations at the same property. I would guess that some (most?) properties would probably allow you to use it for consecutive reservations, though the T&Cs officially say it's not allowed.

A few weeks ago, this offered the most favorable refundable rate that I could find for the Sheraton North Charleston (aside from a Cat2 weekend award for just 3K).

Unfortunately, this promo also always makes me feel like I'm being ripped off since they're perfectly willing to offer a better rate to anyone that is older than me. I'd rather pay my birth DAY than my birth YEAR! :p

Related thread from 2008:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/834761-promo-rates-equal-your-birth-year-til-dec-30-2008-a.html

they're perfectly willing to offer a better rate to anyone that is older than me.
Bring your mother!

My grandmother lives in Connecticut......but I can't stay with her, so she and I will stay at the Sheraton Hartford.......she's born in 1922.....so, we will definitely have a cheap stay there!

I wish they had the same offer in Asia too!

There are actually two different promo codes, and they can result in different rates. One of them is NBR. I can't recall the other one off the top of my head, but a search should find it.
Yes the other one is PAYAGE.

I have used this promo several times, to great advantage.

Cheers,

Hooray, the promo is back:

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/

One of the few advantages to being old! Excellent. Better than senior discounts.

Bait and switch :td:


PAY RATES EQUAL TO YOUR BIRTH YEAR! With this special offer for two night stays, you’ll receive rates equal to your birth year. Select properties may allow this offer to be good towards a maximum of three nights.

* First night: rate varies by property
* Second (and third night if applicable): rates equal to your birth year!
(If you were born in 1948, you'll receive your 2nd and 3rd nights at $48!*)

yet

W SAN FRANCISCO 181 3rd Street · San Francisco
..

* First night rates from: $229
* Second and third night: Rates equal to your birth year plus $100. (If you were born in 1948, you'll receive your 2nd and 3rd nights at $148!)!
* The offer is valid for two or three-night stays
* Valid for arrivals Thursday through Saturday
* Blackout dates apply

I hope SPG realizes that next time people won't even bother to check their promos if practices like this continue...

Could be worse. Could have been $1,948 per night.

Did this ever go away? Was there a time this was not offered? :confused:

PROMO: Birthday Promo - 2nd night based on birth year (merged) (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/943425-promo-birthday-promo-2nd-night-based-birth-year-merged.html)

Hooray, the promo is back:

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/
Not sure it's ever been "gone". I used this rate a couple times last year, as recently as late fall, and made reservations two weeks ago for it again in June.

Great rates for three night stays!

Cheers,

Bait and switch :td:




yet



I hope SPG realizes that next time people won't even bother to check their promos if practices like this continue...

Same for Key West - $157 for first nigt - $100 per night + your birth year for the next two nights.

Bait and switch :td:


I hope SPG realizes that next time people won't even bother to check their promos if practices like this continue...

I noticed you inadvertently missed one key line when you cut and pasted the top part...

*Some exceptions may apply. Length of stay requirements may vary by participating hotel. Please see participating hotel details below.

Cheers,

Same for Key West - $157 for first nigt - $100 per night + your birth year for the next two nights.
Wait, so I would pay more for consecutive nights than I paid for the first night?! Wow, that's lame. :rolleyes:

I dont know why but i think its based on rack rates, becuase at Westin Vancouver, for 3 nights without promotion I get 400cad/night but with the promotion I get 500cad/night, that still doesnt beat the pay 2 nights, get one free promotion ongoing at the Shang and Four Seasons

Hotels which list the additional $100 for the second night on this promo:
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont
W Dallas - Victory
Sheraton Suites Key West
W Atlanta - Buckhead
W Atlanta - Downtown
W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island
W Fort Lauderdale
W Montreal

For those that've used the promo, is there an 'extra guest charge' on top of the birthyear days (i.e., if more than two people are staying in a room)? I'm hoping that some of the junior suites that are popping up with the rate and can sleep up to five would be a great deal.

For those that've used the promo, is there an 'extra guest charge' on top of the birthyear days (i.e., if more than two people are staying in a room)? I'm hoping that some of the junior suites that are popping up with the rate and can sleep up to five would be a great deal.
This is totally up to each hotel. In the rate T&Cs, it sometimes will say. Do the rate "Terms & Details" specify anything about charges for additional persons? Can you get spg.com to offer the rate when you select 4 adults? Is it the same price as if you select 1 or 2 adults?

OT for minor amusement: This is a rate T&C that I've never noticed before on any other rate:
"Stay requirements:
2 Day(s) Minimum
496 Day(s) Maximum"

tried for NYC OCT 9-12 and none of the hotels have this promo

tried for NYC OCT 9-12 and none of the hotels have this promo
I'm not surprised with regular rates that weekend starting at around $300. The ZBT promo can be found in use during that weekend.

Hi all,
I'm wondering why there are different availability and prices on Birthday promo rates at Prince Edward Le Meridien Toronto when I check through payage web page or with NBR promo-code. Do they honour both on the same way?
With PAYAGE I gave 4 room options, with BNR seven. Are the same promotion?

One is considered a promo, and one is considered a rate plan. I don't know why they're different, but I've found that in the past as well. Just book whatever's cheaper.

One is considered a promo, and one is considered a rate plan. I don't know why they're different, but I've found that in the past as well. Just book whatever's cheaper.

As soon as my friend got the date I will take the better. One gives me the choice of a suite. That will be a good deal for 63 CDN per night :)

if i remember correctly, earlier this promo was only for north american properties....is it still the same????

if i remember correctly, earlier this promo was only for north american properties....is it still the same????

As far as I found, unfortunatelly, yes. The link is
http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/?EM=DM_TN11095_MX_BIRTHYR_NOR

As far as I found, unfortunatelly, yes. The link is
http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/?EM=DM_TN11095_MX_BIRTHYR_NOR

sucks....:(

This is a great promo, especially for us "seniors," when you can find a participating hotel and dates. Obviously, like all promos, there are restrictions on it.

I've had one very well-priced 3-day stay on it several months ago, and have booked another upcoming one (the upcoming one even includes lounge access!). The first night is generally at a BAR ("Best Available Rate," i.e., the best rate generally available to the public with no special affiliations/discounts). I haven't seen the first night be at a Rack rate, but then, I've only searched a few hotels/dates.

I agree with the others who said that the list of available rooms sometimes differs between the "promo code" NBR and the "rate plan" PAYAGE. It is always worthwhile to check under both (I found the exec lounge room availability under one but not the other).

However, I really object to the misleading thread title -- NO WAY is it a "birthday" promo and Starwood doesn't call it that. It is the "Pay Your Birth Year" or just "Birth Year" promo. Some people have been misled by the "Birthday" designation into thinking that the promo is only available on the customer's birthday -- not so!!! :eek:

I don't know if this is a general Sheraton promotion, but I got a room 9/1-9/4 for $239+59+59. It's the "pay your birth rate" promotion. First night standard cost, second/third night at your birth year. I was born 1959. All you have to do is show verification of age when you check in.

$119/night effective rate in Copley Square over Labor Day in Boston. Not bad.

it is a general promotion but ususally you dont get good rates with it....
check out the starwood forum for this

it is a general promotion but ususally you dont get good rates with it....


Why do you say that?!? The OP gets an effective rate of $119 over 3 nights -- that's as good as it ever gets!

I've steered plenty of friends and colleagues to this promotion all over the US over the past few years. It's not always an exceptional deal, but it certainly can be.

it is a general promotion but ususally you dont get good rates with it....
check out the starwood forum for this

I use the birth year rate at least a few times a month!

If you can find it (and if you're old enough), it can be good. They usually jack up the first night rate, but the discount often makes up for it.

I always stay at birth rate at the sheraton boston... its one of a very few hotels I've been able to get a good rate with that promo. even though I'm born in 1984, but it's still better than any other avail rate (incl corporate)

it is a general promotion but ususally you dont get good rates with it....

I use this promotion very frequently. It has worked out very well. maybe you're too young ;)

Isn't there an existing thread about this promo? This puppy has been around for years.

The main thread is

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/943425-promo-birthday-promo-2nd-night-based-birth-year-merged.html

with additional discussion at

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/1230398-pay-birth-year-rate-whose-birth-year.html

yeh, i'm young ... 1984 :D

all i can say from my experience that for the hotels/dates i checked it was not the best deal... because of the inflated first night. It makes a difference of course if u stay 2 nights or 3 nights and it varies by the hotel.

I'm happy it is working out for you guys =)

yeh, i'm young ... 1984 :D

all i can say from my experience that for the hotels/dates i checked it was not the best deal... because of the inflated first night. It makes a difference of course if u stay 2 nights or 3 nights and it varies by the hotel.

I'm happy it is working out for you guys =)

would be nice if there was a promotion based on the actual age, not the birth year, right? lolol

would be nice if there was a promotion based on the actual age, not the birth year, right?
It is based on actual age. It's just an inverse relationship...

It is based on actual age. It's just an inverse relationship...

yes, I understand. but for us, who are born is 1984, promo where we pay $26 would be ideal vs. the actual birth year of $84 :)

It is based on actual age. It's just an inverse relationship...

so much more money we'd be able to add to retirement accounts :)

If you can find it (and if you're old enough), it can be good. They usually jack up the first night rate, but the discount often makes up for it.

I dunno.

Playing around with a trip to SAT.

Born in 1959.
Lowest Standard Rate at the Gunter is $199.
AAA $169.
First night on this promo, $139. Only valid for a two night stay. Still a pretty sweet deal at this property.

I dunno.

Playing around with a trip to SAT.

Born in 1959.
Lowest Standard Rate at the Gunter is $199.
AAA $169.
First night on this promo, $139. Only valid for a two night stay. Still a pretty sweet deal at this property.

Thats indeed a sweet deal. you get your first night at $139 and your second night for $59. usually your 3rd night will be $59 as well but may be this property has 2 nights restriction for this promo.

I'm planning a trip to LA next month, exactly one month from today, and the birth rate is unavailable at every hotel I checked! I was born in 1952 and so a $52 rate for the second night would have been awesome. I'm really disappointed with Starwood this time around.:(

I'm planning a trip to LA next month, exactly one month from today, and the birth rate is unavailable at every hotel I checked!
Relatively few hotels participate in this rate plan.

Relatively few hotels participate in this rate plan.

i agree....i have only been able to take advantage of this rate once....& even then i didn't make much of a saving....

Greetings:

I looked but did not see this question? Does beloved Starwood list locations that run with this really great deal..(that I have never taken a shot at......)

We "white Heads" can do very well on a deal such as this.........been a long time since I paid 32.00 for a room....any room..............!!

Thanks,

Does beloved Starwood list locations that run with this really great deal..
http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear2011/

I just noticed a great typo on this page. They have both the United States and the Untied States (which apparently only consists of Ohio).

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear2011/

I just noticed a great typo on this page. They have both the United States and the Untied States (which apparently only consists of Ohio).

:D For some reason I found the typo particularly amusing,

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear2011/

I just noticed a great typo on this page. They have both the United States and the Untied States (which apparently only consists of Ohio).

hilarious....:D

I just saved $200 using the PAYAGE rate for an upcoming 3 night stay :D
Like all of the special rates not all hotels offer tham at all times.I have used this a few times and I have always saved a few dollars.

Are they having this rate in 2012? I love this promo and have used it for the past several years, but the promo page terms say through Dec. 2011. I have been unable to book it in 2012 in the few hotels I've tried.

Are they having this rate in 2012? I love this promo and have used it for the past several years, but the promo page terms say through Dec. 2011. I have been unable to book it in 2012 in the few hotels I've tried.

Last week I was able to use the birth rate offer to book a room in Indianapolis next Spring.

I booked a room at the Sheraton Gunter in SAT using the birth year rate for three nights (no problem). When I tried to apply my suite night upgrades (yes, I have more than enough), it came up that the rate does not qualify. Could not find anything about that in the T&C on either the rate terms or suite night terms. Can you clarify? Also do all three nights count toward prefered qualifying, promotional credit and points?

I booked a room at the Sheraton Gunter in SAT using the birth year rate for three nights (no problem). When I tried to apply my suite night upgrades (yes, I have more than enough), it came up that the rate does not qualify. Could not find anything about that in the T&C on either the rate terms or suite night terms. Can you clarify? Also do all three nights count toward prefered qualifying, promotional credit and points?

I can't answer the question about suite nights but i can tell you that in my experience, the birthyear rate is a qualifying rate. i've used it a few times and always received points and stay/night credits.
i'm surprised that the suite nights don't work. i would give SPG a call. those upgrade certs should work on anything i thought.

Used earlier this year at Fairfax WDC - great rate @ great location.

I noticed that after my booking the promo rate offered on future bookings was now birth-year + $100, which was actually higher than the lowest available rate. It does seem that the # of hotels and conditions become less beneficial every year. But still a good deal if they have it at your property.

The other awesome thing is that you get full points and stay credits, so it's a good alternative to points+cash awards.

Has the Starwood BirthYear rate ended?

Yesterday I gathered research to write a blog post about the Starwood Birth Year rate. I researched several hotels and did a rate analysis of Birth Year to 3rd night free for California hotels.

Today, September 1, 2012 the birth year link loads a blank page?

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/

Saturday technical work on Starwood Hotels websites?

Or did Birth Year rate promotion end yesterday?

Has the Starwood BirthYear rate ended?

Yesterday I gathered research to write a blog post about the Starwood Birth Year rate. I researched several hotels and did a rate analysis of Birth Year to 3rd night free for California hotels.

Today, September 1, 2012 the birth year link loads a blank page?

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/

Saturday technical work on Starwood Hotels websites?

Or did Birth Year rate promotion end yesterday?

My guess is that it's a glitch. I believe there are a couple of promo codes for the birth year rate you can enter when searching for an individual property's availability; PAYAGE and NBR are two of them. I was still able to pull up the birth year rate for a hotel I've used in the past. It's certainly easier to search for availability in one place as the old page would allow, but I bet it will come back sooner or later.

Has the Starwood BirthYear rate ended?

I have used the birth year rate very often. I still see it available at the Pasadena Sheraton, a hotel that i go to often.

Go to starwood's website, find your hotel, and then choose "offers." On the list that shows, there may be the birth year rate offer and a "reserve now" button. I just checked it and there is availability until the end of the year.

An interesting thing is that the rate no longer seems to be prepaid as the conditions show the rate as cancellable until the day before arrival and it is also no longer restricted to arrivals on certain days of the week (at least at this hotel).

Duplicate post.

Has the Starwood BirthYear rate ended?

Yesterday I gathered research to write a blog post about the Starwood Birth Year rate. I researched several hotels and did a rate analysis of Birth Year to 3rd night free for California hotels.

Today, September 1, 2012 the birth year link loads a blank page?

http://www.starwoodpromos.com/payyourbirthyear/

Saturday technical work on Starwood Hotels websites?

Or did Birth Year rate promotion end yesterday?

Well it's prominently displayed on the front page of their website today. ;)

Cheers,

The Birth Year rate webpage was down for September 1 and then came back online September 2.

I hate it when things like that happen just as I am preparing to write an article.

Here is my Starwood Birth Year Rate Analysis (http://boardingarea.com/blogs/loyaltytraveler/2012/09/02/starwood-pay-your-birth-year-rate-analysis/) showing the value of this special rate offer.

I got the birthday rate email, but when I try to book on the website it shows me the same rate for all 3 nights. does this happen for anyone else? I do not want to book and then be charged for all 3 nights at full rate.

I got the birthday rate email, but when I try to book on the website it shows me the same rate for all 3 nights. does this happen for anyone else? I do not want to book and then be charged for all 3 nights at full rate.

Rate will show same but a check in you have to show proof of birthday and the hotel will then adjust the rate (so it says in the small print)