50% SPG Rack Rates in Hawaii/Tahiti for SPG members
Aug 29, 2011, 9:57 am
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50% SPG Rack Rates in Hawaii/Tahiti for SPG members
Didn't see this posted anywhere else, but noticed it over the weekend via Twitter:
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Explore active volcanoes, surf world-famous waves or simply bask in the sun of island paradise. SPG members are invited to espcape to six exotic Hawaiian and Tahitian islands and save 50% off* stays at 14 luxurious Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection, Le Meridien and St. Regis resorts. Reserve online or call 866-716-8141 and request rate plan SPG50PRO or contact your preferred travel professional. Offer valid on travel through June 30, 2012.
I booked a few nights at the St. Regis Princeville for next February and the rates were FANTASTIC compared to what I've been seeing. Discount only applies to the higher end rooms (Basically Ocean View and above).
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Highlights...
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Explore active volcanoes, surf world-famous waves or simply bask in the sun of island paradise. SPG members are invited to espcape to six exotic Hawaiian and Tahitian islands and save 50% off* stays at 14 luxurious Sheraton, Westin, Luxury Collection, Le Meridien and St. Regis resorts. Reserve online or call 866-716-8141 and request rate plan SPG50PRO or contact your preferred travel professional. Offer valid on travel through June 30, 2012.
I booked a few nights at the St. Regis Princeville for next February and the rates were FANTASTIC compared to what I've been seeing. Discount only applies to the higher end rooms (Basically Ocean View and above).
T&C
Highlights...
- Offer is valid at participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii and French Polynesia.
- Offer is valid for stays booked and completed between August 19, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Guests must be a member of the Starwood Preferred Guest program in order to receive these exclusive rates. Become an SPG member now at SPG.com.
- Advance reservations are required and must be made online or by calling 866-716-8141 and requesting Rate Plan SPG50PRO.
- Listed starting from rates reflect a discount of 50% or greater off rack room rates and are only available only on select categories.
- An eligible stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying a qualifying rate in the same hotel regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs that occur.
- Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability at time of reservation and do not include additional per room, per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes.
- A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates.
- Not to be combined with other offers or promotions and subject to change.
Last edited by geaux_tigers; Aug 29, 2011 at 11:08 am Reason: added promo text
Aug 29, 2011, 10:13 am
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That's very unusual. When I check the dates we're going, I find this rate to be the same as or higher than the standard rates (assuming the rate is even available).
Aug 29, 2011, 10:17 am
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Also used the code for the same trip for three nights in an Ocean Front at the Sheraton in Poipu Beach and saved about 30% over the best offer I could find elsewhere (even using a best rate guarantee).
Last edited by geaux_tigers; Aug 29, 2011 at 10:29 am Reason: added that the rates are refundable
Aug 29, 2011, 10:27 am
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Aug 29, 2011, 10:32 am
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Must be lucky with my dates, I guess!
Aug 29, 2011, 10:33 am
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I'm a lowly SPG Gold and wanted to ensure I get a great room for a special trip; these rates may not be the best option for Plats w/ an upgrade guarantee who can find a lower category room.
Aug 29, 2011, 10:46 am
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Aug 30, 2011, 4:48 pm
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The standard AAA rate for a Tower Ocean View room at the Moana Surfrider in Honolulu was cheaper than the "discounted" SPG 50 rate that I found. YMMV.
Aug 31, 2011, 12:15 am
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I feel the SPG50 is such a bad joke.
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Aug 31, 2011, 5:14 am
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I have secured St Regis Bora Bora at 65,000CFP per night for a deluxe overwater bungalow, which is a rate I haven't seen there since just after opening in 2006. It equates to $650 per night at the traditional exchange rate.
And it's not pre-paid, there is just a refundable two night deposit.
And it's not pre-paid, there is just a refundable two night deposit.
Aug 31, 2011, 5:39 am
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I have secured St Regis Bora Bora at 65,000CFP per night for a deluxe overwater bungalow, which is a rate I haven't seen there since just after opening in 2006. It equates to $650 per night at the traditional exchange rate.
And it's not pre-paid, there is just a refundable two night deposit.
And it's not pre-paid, there is just a refundable two night deposit.
Aug 31, 2011, 5:43 am
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Same for Westin at Kauai. I got the 50% off mailer multiple times for several weeks - never works for us as the AAA rate is quite a bit cheaper. 275 under the SPG50PRO versus 208 under AAA. On top of that, the SPG50PRO is prepaid while the AAA fully cancellable.
I feel the SPG50 is such a bad joke.
I feel the SPG50 is such a bad joke.
SPG50 is a pretty good deal for 2/3 of the Kauai properties though. And obviously some value in Tahiti as well. Prepaid deposit is not the same as Advance Purchase though...
Aug 31, 2011, 11:32 am
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The St Regis is definately bang for your buck in Bora Bora! Great hotel! Awesome place! Enjoy!
Aug 31, 2011, 11:50 am
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Aug 31, 2011, 1:06 pm
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Hmmm, i still think it's a great deal because it's a deluxe overwater. To book with points a the Hilton, the OP has to be a HH member. Then again, i definately wasn't aware that one could book the same type of room for so little points.