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.
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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?
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).
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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
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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
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15000pts for 10 one night stays or 4500 more than a single 10 night stay
crap, losing 6 nights already before the 7Th as I am staying in Starwood Properties every night starting the New Year..
