Can I combine free night certificate and points
Sep 25, 2010, 5:51 pm
#1
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Can I combine free night certificate and points
I have a couple of free category 1-4 certificates that are expiring soon but the Springhill Suites that I want to stay at is a category 5. Can I add 5000 points to my certificate to essentially upgrade it to a category 5 certificate?
Sep 25, 2010, 8:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2008
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I don't think that you can upgrade a promo certificate, but no harm in calling. If you have status, make sure to call the the status line as they may be more likely to make exceptions if such things can be made.
You could also e-mail the Springhill Suites manager
Aug 23, 2012, 9:37 am
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Question on this topic:
Can I combine a category 5 certificate with points? For example, stay two nights at a category 5 property, use the cert for one night and 25,000 points for the other night.
Can I combine a category 5 certificate with points? For example, stay two nights at a category 5 property, use the cert for one night and 25,000 points for the other night.
Aug 23, 2012, 9:47 am
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Book it as two reservations and you should be fine. No real advantage to doing it as one. Either call to ask them to link the two, or let them know when you are checking in.
Aug 23, 2012, 9:56 am
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As noted, you can use both points and certs for a single stay. If you really want a single reservation, you will probably need to call MR and have them make the reservations for you.
Do note that you can NOT mix points and certs to get a "5th night free" award (i.e. use 1 Cat. 1-5 cert plus order a 3 night award and still get the 5th night free.) You can order a "5th night free" award using points and add a 6th night using your Cat 1-5 cert though.
Do note that you can NOT mix points and certs to get a "5th night free" award (i.e. use 1 Cat. 1-5 cert plus order a 3 night award and still get the 5th night free.) You can order a "5th night free" award using points and add a 6th night using your Cat 1-5 cert though.
Aug 23, 2012, 1:26 pm
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Just call MR to have them attach the certs or they can make the entire res. for you as well.
Aug 23, 2012, 1:44 pm
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Aug 23, 2012, 5:43 pm
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Certs and Points
Because we have always wanted to be able to combine both in a single reservation
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Certs and Points
Because we have always wanted to be able to combine both in a single reservation
TW