SPG 'Better by the Night' Promotion - pre-launch discussion and speculation thread
Jan 5, 2012, 7:55 am
#167
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Is the title of the thread not a big enough clue? 
Registration opens up on the 9th. Confirmation in this post from Starwood Lurker as well: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17700253-post102.html
Registration opens up on the 9th. Confirmation in this post from Starwood Lurker as well: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17700253-post102.html
Jan 6, 2012, 12:49 am
#168
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Typically only the base points would be doubled/tripled. You would get 3X the 2 base points per dollar and then get the extra for being Gold. So you would get 7 points per dollar.
We don't know the final T&Cs of this promo, but I can't imagine that this promo would be different than the ones in the past from this aspect.
We don't know the final T&Cs of this promo, but I can't imagine that this promo would be different than the ones in the past from this aspect.
Cheers
Matt.
Jan 6, 2012, 8:09 am
#169
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new promo
I checked the first 3 pages of the forum but didn't see this posted, so thought I should spread the word.
If already posted and I missed it, please don't beat up on me, guys! Just trying to help!
Make each stay better by the night,
beginning January 9, 2012.
Introducing our next Starpoints® promotion, SPG® Better by the Night.
Registration begins January 9, 2012 at SPG.com/bythenight.
While some SPG members may have gotten an accidental sneak preview of the offer details and registration over the holidays (our holiday gift to you), rest assured that all SPG members will be able to earn unlimited bonus Starpoints from January 9- April 8, 2012, with our next promotion.
- Earn double Starpoints on two-night stays
- Earn triple Starpoints on stays of three-nights or longer
- Earn on stays at over 750 participating hotels and resorts in North and Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East
So enjoy the rest of the holidays. And Make sure to check back at SPG.com/bythenight beginning January 9, 2012, when registration for SPG Better by the Night officially opens.
Terms & Conditions | Promotion FAQs | Nonparticipating Hotels
If already posted and I missed it, please don't beat up on me, guys! Just trying to help!
Make each stay better by the night,
beginning January 9, 2012.
Introducing our next Starpoints® promotion, SPG® Better by the Night.
Registration begins January 9, 2012 at SPG.com/bythenight.
While some SPG members may have gotten an accidental sneak preview of the offer details and registration over the holidays (our holiday gift to you), rest assured that all SPG members will be able to earn unlimited bonus Starpoints from January 9- April 8, 2012, with our next promotion.
- Earn double Starpoints on two-night stays
- Earn triple Starpoints on stays of three-nights or longer
- Earn on stays at over 750 participating hotels and resorts in North and Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East
So enjoy the rest of the holidays. And Make sure to check back at SPG.com/bythenight beginning January 9, 2012, when registration for SPG Better by the Night officially opens.
Terms & Conditions | Promotion FAQs | Nonparticipating Hotels
Jan 6, 2012, 9:48 am
#170
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Is this the only "everyone eligible" SPG (at least for domestic US properties) promo for the first couple of months?
Jan 6, 2012, 10:39 am
#171
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And the updated non-participating list now explicitly lists every Starwood hotel in every country in Asia. Can't fault the idiot-proof clarity and the CYA aspect! 
Jan 6, 2012, 3:40 pm
#172
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So how would this work if I have booked a rate which gives me double starpoints already as part of the rate? Let's say the total spend is $500, the rate includes double starpoints and as it's a booking for three nights in a participating property I would qualify for triple points as part of this promo. I am also Gold (so extra points). How many points would I earn in total for this stay??
Cheers
Matt.
Cheers
Matt.
$500,- stay = 1000 base, 500 gold bonus, 1000 double pts, and 2000 triple pts for a total of 4500 pts.
Jan 6, 2012, 3:42 pm
#173
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http://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefer...HENT_PROMOTION
double points for 2 night stays
triple points for 3 or more nights
at participating properties
no bonus for one night stays.
double points for 2 night stays
triple points for 3 or more nights
at participating properties
no bonus for one night stays.
Jan 6, 2012, 3:47 pm
#174
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Different promos appeals to different people.Fora person who usually has multiple nights per each stay this is a nice benefit of cause to those of us that usually dont have a Stay that is longer then 1 night = nothing to crow about.
So not every promo will appeal to every person. Although I wont be registering for this promo, I think its nice that SPG is thinking and benefiting those who have multiple nights per stay
So not every promo will appeal to every person. Although I wont be registering for this promo, I think its nice that SPG is thinking and benefiting those who have multiple nights per stay
Jan 7, 2012, 6:59 am
#175
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Jan 8, 2012, 5:57 pm
#176
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I have a 7 night stay coming up at the Westin Whistler but it's all on points. I am wondering if my incidental spend will earn 3x?
Jan 8, 2012, 7:34 pm
#177
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Jan 9, 2012, 5:16 am
#179
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SPG Lurker made it clear that none of the Asia-Pacific properties would be participating because they have a separate promo for Pacific-only going. It's those properties that make this list soooo long....not unexpected IMHO
Jan 9, 2012, 5:26 am
#180
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anyways, you win some & you lose some....no big deal....