Discussion: Personal Ambassador for Platinum members with 100 nights
Feb 1, 2012, 9:35 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
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Feb 1, 2012, 9:37 pm
#62
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 193
When will we get the ambassador assignment email?
Feb 1, 2012, 9:55 pm
#63
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA EXP(.96MM), AMEX Platinum, United Premier Silver, Delta Gold, SPG Platinum 50, Hilton Gold VIP
Posts: 1,744
ambassadors are awesome! wish i was part of the trial group
Feb 1, 2012, 10:30 pm
#64
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Titanium, CX DM, SQ Gold
Posts: 1,607
It can be if 1) you do not meet the criteria under which the service was originally granted or
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Uncertainty sets in...
Feb 1, 2012, 10:33 pm
#65
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Titanium, CX DM, SQ Gold
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Feb 2, 2012, 3:58 am
#66
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
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no, but you wouldn't be smart to select the continental breakfast option if your hotel has a lounge that you have access to due to your rate or Plat status @:-)
Feb 2, 2012, 5:48 am
#67
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
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I love the changes Starwood has made for its Gold and Platinum members, but let's not get too carried away. You can choose CONTINENTAL breakfast as your Platinum welcome gift. A free FULL breakfast is still off limits. Plus you give up the 500 point Platinum amenity when you choose continental breakfast:
"Enjoy continental breakfast, bonus Starpoints OR local amenities as your Platinum welcome gift. You and a guest staying on your reservation can start each day with juice, coffee, pastries, cereal, yogurt and more when you choose continental breakfast — along with our thanks for being one of our best members."
But no eggs, bacon, sausage, or hash browns.....
"Enjoy continental breakfast, bonus Starpoints OR local amenities as your Platinum welcome gift. You and a guest staying on your reservation can start each day with juice, coffee, pastries, cereal, yogurt and more when you choose continental breakfast — along with our thanks for being one of our best members."
But no eggs, bacon, sausage, or hash browns.....
Feb 2, 2012, 7:27 am
#68
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Silver, UA 1K, DL Silver
Posts: 190
in there. I did not mean for it to come off as nasty. My apologies.
Last edited by yosithezet; Feb 3, 2012 at 9:52 pm Reason: Quote fixing
Feb 2, 2012, 8:08 am
#69
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 38
Not sure. I know i had a lot of award stays in Nov so not sure if the online chat rep picked those up or not. I do remember seeing my nights at 97 last year and deciding to bump it up to over a 100 in December just to hit triple digits for fun. Sure glad I did that now!
Feb 2, 2012, 5:20 pm
#70
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
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According to the above mentioned WSJ article, a woman talks to her Ambassador every day. The Ambassador has done a ton for her including organizing a birthday party and contacting her husband when she was getting hit with a hurricane.
I have a colleague who called her Ambassador and asked if she knew anywhere she could buy tickets to the US Open. The Ambassador responded by giving her two free tickets for box seats for two days in a box. (Starwood was partially sponsoring the event.) The Ambassador program sounds pretty sweet to me.
I have a colleague who called her Ambassador and asked if she knew anywhere she could buy tickets to the US Open. The Ambassador responded by giving her two free tickets for box seats for two days in a box. (Starwood was partially sponsoring the event.) The Ambassador program sounds pretty sweet to me.
I only ever ask for one thing when I stay in a hotel, and that is the firmest pillows the hotel has. I have never received this in ~10 shots on net since I got my Ambassador late last year.
She did send my wife a birthday card which was nice, but the reservation she changed that week didn't have my SPG number on file when I checked-in.
On the other hand, I once needed a ...... room at a W. I got it no issue with a half bottle of wine, chocolates, and the whole 9 yards!
YMMV, indeed.
Feb 3, 2012, 4:31 am
#71
Join Date: May 2010
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Feb 3, 2012, 7:03 am
#72
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,990
Frankly, I don't know how that is determined and I'm fairly certain that no one at Starwood is going to go on record regarding how the art and science of upgrades is accomplished.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Cheers,
Feb 3, 2012, 9:12 pm
#73
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX AA EXP-3MM, HYT PLAT, SPG PLAT,HLT GLD,LEADERS CLUB
Posts: 1,183
Can one of the lurkers answer this?
I can (but do not) stay above and beyond with a chain as I find having top status in couple of chains is more beneficial than just 1. Depending on what this "Ambassador" does and does not do can change this.
From what it says, an ambassador helps with "Travel planning". I mean, surely there's gotta be more than just a person/group of people to call to make reservations?
I can (but do not) stay above and beyond with a chain as I find having top status in couple of chains is more beneficial than just 1. Depending on what this "Ambassador" does and does not do can change this.
From what it says, an ambassador helps with "Travel planning". I mean, surely there's gotta be more than just a person/group of people to call to make reservations?
I would say more like a travel angel! They can make things happen. Think of getting a key to the city every time you check in. I don't think anyone here will tell you what they can or can't do but they carry alot of weight in the Starwood family.When they call the property on your behalf the GM is well informed of your arrival.
Feb 4, 2012, 12:00 am
#74
Company Representative - Starwood
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
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If you have been verified to have credited 100 or more nights in the calendar year of 2011 but have not yet received your invitation on the ambassador service, do reach out to any of the lurkers.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Feb 4, 2012, 12:16 am
#75
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 78
If you have been verified to have credited 100 or more nights in the calendar year of 2011 but have not yet received your invitation on the ambassador service, do reach out to any of the lurkers.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd