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Old Oct 19, 2016, 10:37 am
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Registration and Earning: Members must register for this offer online with a valid SPG® account number at spg.com/5000reasons by December 18, 2016, midnight Eastern Time (ET). Card Members who have registered for this offer are eligible to receive a one-time 5,000 Starpoint bonus for fifteen (15) or more consumed, eligible nights between October 18 and December 18, 2016 (the "promotion period").

Card Members must book and pay using any American Express® Credit or Charge Card. Bookings made prior to the promotion period are eligible for this offer, but only eligible stays consumed during the promotion period will receive a one-time bonus. Registered members may earn a maximum of 5,000 bonus Starpoints® during the promotion period with a one room max. This bonus is eligible at participating SPG properties.

Bonusing: You must first register for this offer and then book and pay for a stay using any American Express® Credit or Charge Card. Must be a member of Starwood Preferred Guest to register for offer and receive Starpoints. Enroll for free at spg.com. Bonus Starpoints will post to the registered member's account within 2–4 weeks after the last qualifying stay posts.

Eligible Stays: An Eligible Stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying an Eligible Rate at a participating SPG property regardless of the number of check-ins or checkouts that occur and post to the member's Starwood Preferred Guest® account. Eligible Stays with at least fifteen nights in the promotion period will receive a bonus. An Eligible Rate is any rate that is eligible to earn Starpoints in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. A description of SPG-participating hotels and resorts and of Eligible Stays and Eligible Rates can be found at spg.com under Terms & Conditions of the SPG program. See Section 1.4 b iii for the complete definition of Eligible Rates.

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[PROMO] Stay 15 nights, pay with Amex, earn 5,000 points, 18 Oct - 18 Dec 2016

 
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Old Oct 19, 2016, 11:05 pm
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Originally Posted by SCPigskinPrep
So if I spend 15 out of the next 60 nights at a SPG, then I will be rewarded with an additional 333 points per night.
I don't think this promo entices anyone to stay 15 nights they didn't have planned. But if you have some SPG stays coming up anyway, it might sway you to throw some extra nights at SPG. I have 12 nights booked in the promo period, and I'm strongly considering moving 3 nights I had originally booked with IHG to SPG. I wouldn't move from the amazing IC HK to the crappy Sheraton, but some random HI vs a random 4P? Why not, for 1,667 points/nt.
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Old Oct 19, 2016, 11:34 pm
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Originally Posted by mymousecapades
My husband just got the SPG Amex a few weeks ago. I'm assuming we're still eligible for the promo if the card we're paying with is his, but the promo and nights are booked under my account? We're going together.
Hi mymousecapades,

As per SPG policy, members need to stay and pay to receive stay credit.

You will need to pay with your American Express Card to be eligible for the promotion. Or, your husband can register the promotion with his SPG account, book the reservation and pay with his American Express Card so that he is eligible for this promotion.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Old Oct 20, 2016, 12:20 am
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Providing its nights not stays it is a better than nothing promo and I would suggest its not aimed at getting more bookings more Amex wanting you to pay with them with your Amex if you already have them booked!

Only question I have is when it says any amex does that mean it can be different amex cards for different stays?
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 12:36 am
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Originally Posted by UKTraveller4Fun
Providing its nights not stays it is a better than nothing promo and I would suggest its not aimed at getting more bookings more Amex wanting you to pay with them with your Amex if you already have them booked!

Only question I have is when it says any amex does that mean it can be different amex cards for different stays?
Agreed. That's why it's likely nights and not stays. Amex doesn't care about stays it wants usage/spend. 15 nights will do that.

I'd imagine it is on one Amex (see Lurkers response above). If I were you I'd be sure to use the same Amex for all 15 nights.
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 12:44 am
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Originally Posted by TravelinSperry
Agreed. That's why it's likely nights and not stays. Amex doesn't care about stays it wants usage/spend. 15 nights will do that.

I'd imagine it is on one Amex (see Lurkers response above). If I were you I'd be sure to use the same Amex for all 15 nights.

T&Cs say any amex, so I would imagine it doesn't have to be a single card.
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 1:12 am
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If i book with BRG,flexible rate with visa but i pay with amex.
Is it eligible for this promo ?
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 7:36 am
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I have booked 15 nights for November, but paid for it on the SPG AMEX in August. Hopefully I will get the 5,000 bonus after completing my stays?
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 2:58 pm
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Originally Posted by nongsom
If i book with BRG,flexible rate with visa but i pay with amex.
Is it eligible for this promo ?
No, once registered, you must book and pay with an American Express card. Any stays booked using a Visa card will not be eligible.

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William R. Sanders
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 4:59 pm
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Originally Posted by kauppias
It really is rather weak, but then again if one has the nights planned anyways then why not definately not a reason to move over nights to SPG!
Not a reason to move 15 nights over but if you're partway there, it might be a reason to move a night or few over.

I agree it's weak. At least this confirms that Marriott is calling the shots.
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by JackE
Not a reason to move 15 nights over but if you're partway there, it might be a reason to move a night or few over.

I agree it's weak. At least this confirms that Marriott is calling the shots.
I would imagine this is more of an Amex designed promo rather than Marriott/SPG. After all it requires Amex usage which most hotel promos do not.
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Old Oct 20, 2016, 10:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker III
Hi mymousecapades,

As per SPG policy, members need to stay and pay to receive stay credit.

You will need to pay with your American Express Card to be eligible for the promotion. Or, your husband can register the promotion with his SPG account, book the reservation and pay with his American Express Card so that he is eligible for this promotion.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]
Even if I am a cardholder on his account? The card has my name. Sorry, should have clarified that.
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Old Oct 21, 2016, 2:27 am
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Originally Posted by mymousecapades
Even if I am a cardholder on his account? The card has my name. Sorry, should have clarified that.
Hi mymousecapades,

In this case, you will be eligible for this promotion if you book and pay with this American Express card and the stays meet the conditions of the promotion.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

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Last edited by Starwood Lurker III; Oct 21, 2016 at 2:48 am
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Old Oct 21, 2016, 2:42 am
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Old Oct 21, 2016, 9:44 am
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Originally Posted by controller1
The signup page states 15 nights.

The T&C states 15 stays.

Could a Lurker confirm which is correct?
I believe the T&C's are now aligned with the sign-up page that this offer is based upon nights, not stays.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
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Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Oct 21, 2016 at 11:53 am Reason: complete a word
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Old Oct 21, 2016, 9:46 am
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Originally Posted by sonomawine
I have booked 15 nights for November, but paid for it on the SPG AMEX in August. Hopefully I will get the 5,000 bonus after completing my stays?
As long as you register for the offer and complete the stays, you will receive the bonus since you paid for the booking with an American Express card.

Best regards,

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

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Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Oct 24, 2016 at 10:06 am
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