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The SPG App for iPad and iPhone [Master Thread]

 
Old Sep 18, 2013, 3:16 pm
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The SPG App for iPad and iPhone [Master Thread]

We wanted to provide some exciting SPG news that coincides with today’s iOS 7 launch from Apple.

o A refreshed iPhone app…still the perfect companion when you’re on the go.
o A brand new iPad app…a new, visually rich experience for your travel dreaming and planning.

Download the iPad app on the App Store and be the first to take a look at the unique experience.

Check out our full suite of apps and take your pick at spg.com/mobileapps

Interested in some iPad App Highlights?

o Explore: dream of more vacation time with a rich mix of curated content including the more than 100 Member Favorite Resorts awarded by fellow SPG members, our award winning hotels in Travel + Leisure and dynamic content generated through social interactions

o SPG Life: a program with so many options needed a place to keep them. Discover your SPG benefits, what the #spglife is all about and your account and stay details are a tap away.

o Fast and easy personalized booking: A secure area stores credit card and profile information streamlining booking to 3 taps.

o Brand Experience: Get to know our nine unique brands including Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis® and more. They come to life with fantastic photography that showcases our amazing locations and unique brand experiences.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 12:08 am
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Have to say, the new iPhone app is gorgeous and love the visual sfx of the background!
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 12:09 am
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I've downloaded it on both my iPhone and iPad -- very nice!!
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 2:04 am
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Very impressed with the iPad app so far. A very minor issue - a couple of the featured videos (Le Meridien and aloft) don't seem to be available (at least in the UK)
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 6:14 am
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Love the iPad app. So much better than having an app on your iPad which was designed for the iPhone!

Thanks Starwood!
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 6:50 am
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Really like the ipad app where you can see it without holding it upright, but sidewise. Will use it.

One thing I noticed is that they don't have the name of the resorts they are picturing which is different than all other spg websites. They always have the name of the hotel they are picturing, which is great advertising IMO and I want to know what cool hotel that has my attention.
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 7:15 am
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love it!
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 7:33 am
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^^^^^
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 9:30 am
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I've been debating the merits of updating to iOS 7.0 on my iPad, which App Store states is required for the new SPG iPad app. I think the news of the SPG iPad app seals the deal.
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 10:24 am
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Originally Posted by BizNYC
I've been debating the merits of updating to iOS 7.0 on my iPad, which App Store states is required for the new SPG iPad app. I think the news of the SPG iPad app seals the deal.
Why not update to new 7.0? I'm not a tech SME so maybe there is an issue I don' t know about.
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 11:22 am
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Originally Posted by schley
Why not update to new 7.0? I'm not a tech SME so maybe there is an issue I don' t know about.
Certain apps may not have been updated yet to work with 7.0, so they may not be fully functional (the app to read my work emails has altered us with respect to not being ready yet). There may also be other bugs/glitches in the new system that come to light with the increased number of users. I'm holding off updating the phone, where I do need to be certain I can get work emails, but am going to do the iPad when I get home tonight.
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 11:41 am
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iOS 7 required? Wow, I'm still on iOS 4
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Ipad app ^
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 2:47 pm
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New iPad app is great. Please add a refresh button! So often on my Android I find myself logging out and back in to force an update because the app does not even after a couple minutes.
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Old Sep 19, 2013, 7:29 pm
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Like the iPad app but...

- on Reservation Details, it really needs to show Reservation Price and upgrade request (if you applied a SNA)

- can't find where it tells me what SNAs I have.
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