ASCEND NY - Free night BRG
Nov 16, 2013, 10:55 am
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The same blog has an attractive LGA Holiday Inn BRG with free breakfast. Add the breakfast to your rate when you book this hotel.
So everyone can play the "maybe you'll get free rooms in NYC on a BRG if they'll actually stand by their promise" game this weekend.
BTW, both these BRGs seem to be perfect matches. I still expect many people to get rejected, though. I've found IHG to be pretty random on this stuff. And since it's the weekend, maybe they'll just run out the clock until the Expedia sale expires.
So everyone can play the "maybe you'll get free rooms in NYC on a BRG if they'll actually stand by their promise" game this weekend.
BTW, both these BRGs seem to be perfect matches. I still expect many people to get rejected, though. I've found IHG to be pretty random on this stuff. And since it's the weekend, maybe they'll just run out the clock until the Expedia sale expires.
Nov 16, 2013, 12:02 pm
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Yep just waiting for these before we but some more nights and our tickets.
Received both confirmations for ASCEND. Waiting on IHG
Received both confirmations for ASCEND. Waiting on IHG
Nov 16, 2013, 12:49 pm
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I did get a IHG BRG last month, but those tend to be tough. We'll see if they make up some excuse -- or if they just run out the clock.
I do wonder what this Ascend hotel will do, though. I mean, we're going to be talking about dozens of free rooms. That's going to be very costly for them. I love to get these free rooms but, honestly, I think the chains would be better off being more "lenient" with qualifying for the BRGs but making them less onerous for the property. Half-off your first night would be very generous.
Nov 16, 2013, 2:41 pm
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ASCEND NY - Free night BRG
We have located the published rate that was submitted on your claim form and are pleased to let you know that your reservation confirmation number xxxxxx at the Gem Hotel in New York, NY for arrival on xxxxxx for 1 night, has been changed to reflect a free night for your stay.
Nov 16, 2013, 4:15 pm
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I've had a few IHG ones also but they take longer. One time they were anal about the cancellation varying by HOURS so did not honor it. Choice is always good, quick and easy.
Nov 16, 2013, 7:33 pm
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What a great day for NYC BRGs!
Now we just need one of the Midtown Intercontinentals to have a mistake rate tomorrow.
I'll tell you, I'm going to watch that bestrateguarantee blog more closely. With the travel agency BRG programs diminished, Choice and IHG can be very valuable.
Nov 16, 2013, 8:26 pm
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Do people really pay that much for tiny, ordinary hotel rooms? With all the crazy hotel options we have as "flyertalkers," I feel like I live in a different travel world.
