Starfriend Discount
Nov 29, 2015, 12:06 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO (San Fran)
Programs: United, Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Elite
Posts: 75
Hi whenzuc,
This is dependent on the revenue team at individual properties.
Starwood Friends rate is an ineligible rate. You may not get upgraded or enjoy any other Gold benefits.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
This is dependent on the revenue team at individual properties.
Starwood Friends rate is an ineligible rate. You may not get upgraded or enjoy any other Gold benefits.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
If I have a Starfriend rate for a month from now (12/28-1/1), but the employee will be resigning before then, will that be an issue? I already have the authorization form, but was not sure if I'd have to rebook without it. Thank you!
Nov 29, 2015, 4:30 pm
#47
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: SPG
Posts: 713
As long as you have the authorization form with you at check-in, your reservation will be fine - regardless if your friend is still with Starwood when you stay.
Enjoy your stay!
Best Regards,
Brandon Sennema
Specialist, Social Media
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
May 1, 2016, 9:01 pm
#48
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz/ord
Programs: AC E50 UA1k 2MM AA EXP Royal Ambassador SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,516
help I need a friend and family cert any hotel employees on here? 
May 2, 2016, 6:04 am
#49
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,937
I can always use a new friend. What are your redeeming qualities?
May 2, 2016, 10:14 am
#50
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 162
I think L Ron is disqualified due to being dead. I don't room with dead people. 
David Bowie would be an interesting roommate, but I wonder if he could tolerate snoring from both myself and the wife.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
David Bowie would be an interesting roommate, but I wonder if he could tolerate snoring from both myself and the wife.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Oct 2, 2016, 3:18 pm
#51
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 43
Starfriend rates at Marriott properties?
Any idea if and when Starwood employees would be able to get Friends and Family rates for their family at Marriott properties (i.e. MMF rates)?
Oct 2, 2016, 3:31 pm
#52
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
Posts: 71,107
It's just a guess, but my 2 cents are when the 2 programs merge. Yes it's one corporation now but it might be easier to do it when the 2 programs are merged. Having said that, if you have a SPG employee family/friend, ask him/her to let you know when they can use the rate at the Marriott properties 
BTW - this is just general information for those wondering about the Friends & Family rate on the Marriott side (see below):
* If someone is using the family member/friend they'll need to get a written authorization form (which is now transmitted via email) from the employee & the person who booked that rate WILL be asked for the signed form at check-in.
* The form is normally good for 60 days after it's been issued, so can be used for more than one stay (which also means don't ask for it until shortly before your stays so it doesn't expire before your trips)
* There isn't a restriction in terms of length of stay to my knowledge.
* Stays using the family/friend rate will not earn points or night credit.
* Someone using the rate will receive elite recognition bennies (ie, free i-net, upgrades, exec lounge access) even on family/friend stays if they're an elite.
Cheers.
BTW - this is just general information for those wondering about the Friends & Family rate on the Marriott side (see below):
* If someone is using the family member/friend they'll need to get a written authorization form (which is now transmitted via email) from the employee & the person who booked that rate WILL be asked for the signed form at check-in.
* The form is normally good for 60 days after it's been issued, so can be used for more than one stay (which also means don't ask for it until shortly before your stays so it doesn't expire before your trips)
* There isn't a restriction in terms of length of stay to my knowledge.
* Stays using the family/friend rate will not earn points or night credit.
* Someone using the rate will receive elite recognition bennies (ie, free i-net, upgrades, exec lounge access) even on family/friend stays if they're an elite.
Cheers.
Last edited by SkiAdcock; Oct 2, 2016 at 4:50 pm Reason: add some info re: how Marriott works....
Oct 2, 2016, 10:53 pm
#53
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador
Posts: 598
I'm hearing that Starwood employees are to have access to Marriott's employee rates within the next few weeks, so hopefully the friends and family rate will be available soon.
Mar 7, 2017, 8:48 am
#54
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Jeff is Deaf
Posts: 541
Any idea if the "lounge access" benefit that comes with the SPG AMEX card can be used on these Starfriend rates?