Sep 15, 2016, 4:58 am
Last edit by: yosithezet
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/terms.php
http://www.spgresortredemption.com/terms.php
Paradise is Closer [35%off Top End Property Point redemptions] Relaunches 1 Sep '16
Sep 14, 2016, 5:06 pm
#151
Company Representative - Starwood
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Location: Austin, Texas
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I attempted to book using this promo for the Al Maha in July of next year. My reading of the Terms & Conditions is that you must BOOK before Feb 28, but the phone rep insisted it was for a STAY before Feb 28. Anyone have an interpretation or success booking during the "promo period" for a stay that's beyond the promo period or am I reading this wrong.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 15, 2016, 8:49 am
#152
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Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
presume blackout dates? w maldives is insanely expensive over holidays
al maha is always expensive, promo period is peak (summer is low/hot)
al maha is always expensive, promo period is peak (summer is low/hot)
Sep 16, 2016, 9:17 am
#153
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: US Air, SPG
Posts: 34
My apologies for any confusion, but to qualify for this offer, the stay must be both booked and consumed between September 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Dec 10, 2016, 6:30 am
#154
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: New York City
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,127
Any word on this getting extended? Seems to keep getting close to expiration and then extended....
Jan 16, 2017, 6:20 am
#155
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London
Posts: 2,385
July2013-Feb2014
July2014-Feb2015
Sept2015-Feb2016
Sept2016-Feb2017
So going by history, I'd expect word on the next promo period to break at the end of August.
Jan 25, 2017, 1:02 am
#156
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: HKG
Programs: SPG Plat, CX DM, EY Gold
Posts: 9
What is the cancellation policy for an award booking under this rate? My understanding is that award bookings using Starpoints can usually be cancelled without penalty until a few days before check in date.
I was trying to book Al Maha in Feb 2017, and the phone agent told me that there is a no cancellation policy for this points booking. Is there anyone who knows whether this is indeed the case under this promotion, which is different from the usual practice?
I was trying to book Al Maha in Feb 2017, and the phone agent told me that there is a no cancellation policy for this points booking. Is there anyone who knows whether this is indeed the case under this promotion, which is different from the usual practice?
Jan 25, 2017, 3:17 am
#157
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
Al Maha has a 30-day cancellation policy even for flexible rates, so any booking you make now for Feb 2017 will be non-refundable.
You can see this by looking at the rate conditions for a stay in mid-March.
You can see this by looking at the rate conditions for a stay in mid-March.
Jan 26, 2017, 4:09 am
#158
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: HKG
Programs: SPG Plat, CX DM, EY Gold
Posts: 9
Thanks! That's very helpful. I've asked a few separate SPG platinum phone agents and even they weren't able to provide an answer...
Mar 3, 2017, 4:22 pm
#159
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: SPG PLT, HH Gold
Posts: 202
Any word on if this will get extended?
May 21, 2017, 8:20 am
#161
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: American Airlines Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 207
Apparently this promotion has been "extended" for another year (see http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....e-night-awards), even though the webpage hasn't been updated.
I just called and confirmed it is still live -- I booked a night at Al Maha for late September of this year for 39,000 a night. The agents had no idea what the "Paradise is Closer" promotion was, but they were able to find the booking into their backend just fine.
I just called and confirmed it is still live -- I booked a night at Al Maha for late September of this year for 39,000 a night. The agents had no idea what the "Paradise is Closer" promotion was, but they were able to find the booking into their backend just fine.
May 25, 2017, 5:34 am
#162
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 14
Apparently this promotion has been "extended" for another year (see http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....e-night-awards), even though the webpage hasn't been updated.
I just called and confirmed it is still live -- I booked a night at Al Maha for late September of this year for 39,000 a night. The agents had no idea what the "Paradise is Closer" promotion was, but they were able to find the booking into their backend just fine.
I just called and confirmed it is still live -- I booked a night at Al Maha for late September of this year for 39,000 a night. The agents had no idea what the "Paradise is Closer" promotion was, but they were able to find the booking into their backend just fine.
EDIT: Realized past promos began July & Sept, so maybe it's not active yet for June?
Just tried to call and book Al Maha for next month. The agent of course wasn't aware of the promotion, and said he could only see 60k point redemptions (even though the base room is available). What did you ask/say when you called?
Last edited by evh3134; May 25, 2017 at 6:35 am
Jun 13, 2017, 10:00 pm
#163
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: American Airlines Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 207
I specifically mentioned the Paradise is Closer promotion and told him there should be availability for 39,000 a night -- he had trouble finding it at first, but eventually found it.
Not sure if for some reason it's not available in June -- I only checked for September directly.
Not sure if for some reason it's not available in June -- I only checked for September directly.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:33 pm
#164
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 444
My apologies for any confusion, but to qualify for this offer, the stay must be both booked and consumed between September 1, 2016 and February 28, 2017.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Jun 19, 2017, 11:23 am
#165
Company Representative - Starwood
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
[email protected]