23 Sep Stays - Where will you "celebrate" the merger?
Sep 23, 2016, 4:14 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 266
I'm at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson... studying all this new information I've been given this morning.
Sep 23, 2016, 4:22 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: EWR, FRA, CDG, BOS
Programs: UA-1K; DL-1MM; SPG-P75; Marriot-P
Posts: 469
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor with a view of NYC.
Sep 23, 2016, 5:13 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,270
Hyatt Manila September 23. God this news is painful...would have wanted another year of having SPG status all to ourselves...Now we have those people using their points and newly minted status upgrading to suites at *W properties
Sep 23, 2016, 5:30 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,736
Checked out of the Grosvenor House in Dubai.
Sep 23, 2016, 6:05 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
Programs: SQ*G, SPG Platinum, FPC Premier
Posts: 339
At the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. We came back to our room today to complimentary brownies and a letter announcing the closure of the merger.
Nice gesture, and I hope the merger will bring a great new loyalty program!
Nice gesture, and I hope the merger will bring a great new loyalty program!
Sep 23, 2016, 6:10 pm
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,602
In the words of Pete Townsend, this has been playing in my head:
♫I had no reason to be over optimistic,
But somehow when you smiled
I could brave bad weather♫
I am "celebrating" at home, and staying in a Holiday Inn Express mańana.
♫I had no reason to be over optimistic,
But somehow when you smiled
I could brave bad weather♫
I am "celebrating" at home, and staying in a Holiday Inn Express mańana.
Sep 23, 2016, 6:30 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Will "celebrate" at St. Regis Osaka and Kyoto Suiran.
Still cautiously optimistic that the merger won't destroy the best loyalty
program.
Still cautiously optimistic that the merger won't destroy the best loyalty
program.
Sep 23, 2016, 7:42 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG LTP, HH D
Posts: 729
Weekend 23-25 Sep staycation at the Sofitel Sentosa. In true FT fashion, it's in response to a promo in this case the biannual points boost (traditionally 10k points bonus for 3-4 stays of min 2 nights each). Last push for Accor Plat renewal.
RIP Starwood and inevitably SPG... I hardly knew yall
RIP Starwood and inevitably SPG... I hardly knew yall
Sep 23, 2016, 7:45 pm
#24
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,124
Sep 23, 2016, 7:50 pm
#25
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Programs: SPG Platinum (100)
Posts: 517
Four Points Columbus Polaris
Sep 23, 2016, 7:54 pm
#26
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,748
Toasting the incredible experience that is/was SPG in Sheraton Towers SIN. To make sure I did it in style, I used an SNA to ensure an upgrade.
Sep 23, 2016, 8:21 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: JAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,770
I just checked into Renaissance Indianapolis North tonight. Record still shows me as MR Gold. I showed my Marriott Plat status on my app.
No additional benefits over MR Gold. No upgrade, Lounge closed for the weekend.
Welcome to Marriott Rewards, no surprises.
I wonder what Marriott will do with SPG LTP. At least I have enough Marriott nights that SPG + MR nights and converted SPG + MR points will be enough for MR LTP.
No additional benefits over MR Gold. No upgrade, Lounge closed for the weekend.
Welcome to Marriott Rewards, no surprises.
I wonder what Marriott will do with SPG LTP. At least I have enough Marriott nights that SPG + MR nights and converted SPG + MR points will be enough for MR LTP.
Sep 23, 2016, 8:34 pm
#28
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MEL
Programs: Bonvoy LT Plat. WOH Glob. SQ Gold
Posts: 1,636
Camped out at the Pritzker family compound. Not leaving until a Hyatt Courtesy Card is issued.
Sep 23, 2016, 8:37 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA 1K 3MM , Marriott Amb, Hyatt D, HH D, Hertz PC
Posts: 851
Here at the Sheraton Brookfield (WI) for a wedding. RIP my beloved SPG.
Sep 23, 2016, 8:40 pm
#30
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus 1K, AA Executive Plat, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,342
Have a dual stay in Chicago. Saturday/Sunday at Westin Riverfront and then 3 nights at Hotel Chicago.