Dubai: which Starwood property? [Master Thread]
Feb 26, 2016, 3:57 am
#241
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rotterdam
Programs: AMEX Platinum, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,280
If you are platinium take cheapest option and they will upgrade you to Jr.Suite with windows facing on second tower or if you have better lucky to suite on higher floor. End of may starts off season in GH. Still good hotel in Dubai, same changes down but I always stay in GH if I have stopover in UAE.
Did Platinum Challenge before 1st of April 2015. Some say platinum is then only for 2015, others say until feb 2017. I'm still platinum now, but have to wait and see for the rest of year. (after feb)
But, if not. What room then? I'm doing a BRG at the moment for a Suite Deluxe
Mar 12, 2016, 2:03 am
#242
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Programs: EK Gold, EY Gold, Bonvoy LT Titanium, IHG Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 330
The sheraton Diera is leaving Starwood. I received an email this morning
Hereby we would like to inform you Sheraton Deira Hotel will no longer be managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as of March 31st, 2016 and no longer be part of the Sheraton brand portfolio. Reservations for dates on or after the set date will not be eligible for benefits, award redemption or accrual of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, nor any other standards or policy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Thank you and Best Regards.
Hereby we would like to inform you Sheraton Deira Hotel will no longer be managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as of March 31st, 2016 and no longer be part of the Sheraton brand portfolio. Reservations for dates on or after the set date will not be eligible for benefits, award redemption or accrual of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, nor any other standards or policy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Thank you and Best Regards.
Mar 12, 2016, 3:57 am
#243
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,676
The sheraton Diera is leaving Starwood. I received an email this morning
Hereby we would like to inform you Sheraton Deira Hotel will no longer be managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as of March 31st, 2016 and no longer be part of the Sheraton brand portfolio. Reservations for dates on or after the set date will not be eligible for benefits, award redemption or accrual of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, nor any other standards or policy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Thank you and Best Regards.
Hereby we would like to inform you Sheraton Deira Hotel will no longer be managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as of March 31st, 2016 and no longer be part of the Sheraton brand portfolio. Reservations for dates on or after the set date will not be eligible for benefits, award redemption or accrual of the Starwood Preferred Guest program, nor any other standards or policy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Thank you and Best Regards.
Mar 12, 2016, 6:54 am
#244
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: KSA
Programs: BA LTG, UA Gold, EK Silver, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott LT Titanium, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,242
This is very bad news.....at the cheaper end of the spectrum but in an ok location and lounge facilities for plats that make it great all round value.
I'll go and have a chat with the management and see what gives!
I'll go and have a chat with the management and see what gives!
Mar 12, 2016, 3:25 pm
#246
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: yvr
Posts: 38
Stayed in March 2015. Didn't think much of the Executive lounge. Personally I wouldn't pay extra for lounge access here unless it's changed now. I didn't have a choice as I booked on points and wanted sea-view. Only availability was executive sea-view. Btw hotel's really nice.
Mar 13, 2016, 1:18 pm
#247
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 398
I have a none cancellable rate at the Sheraton Deira next month.
Can it be cancelled now that this hotel is leaving Starwood at end of the month? Doesn't make sense if I can't accrue spg points and qualified nights now.
Would I stand a chance to cancel since the terms and conditions have completely changed?
Can it be cancelled now that this hotel is leaving Starwood at end of the month? Doesn't make sense if I can't accrue spg points and qualified nights now.
Would I stand a chance to cancel since the terms and conditions have completely changed?
Mar 13, 2016, 1:47 pm
#248
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rotterdam
Programs: AMEX Platinum, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,280
I have a none cancellable rate at the Sheraton Deira next month.
Can it be cancelled now that this hotel is leaving Starwood at end of the month? Doesn't make sense if I can't accrue spg points and qualified nights now.
Would I stand a chance to cancel since the terms and conditions have completely changed?
Can it be cancelled now that this hotel is leaving Starwood at end of the month? Doesn't make sense if I can't accrue spg points and qualified nights now.
Would I stand a chance to cancel since the terms and conditions have completely changed?
Mar 13, 2016, 2:11 pm
#249
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
Strange - I was just planning trips to Dubai in April and the Sheraton Deira kept popping up well into the month. Is that a glitch or are there other things happening?
Also have two stays planned within the coming three weeks - one at Le Méridien Dubai and the other at the Sheraton Grand. Will report back on both of them ASAP.
khabah
Also have two stays planned within the coming three weeks - one at Le Méridien Dubai and the other at the Sheraton Grand. Will report back on both of them ASAP.
khabah
Mar 13, 2016, 7:24 pm
#250
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 54
I cannot speak for this specific hotel, but I've had reservations in 3 starwood hotels that were closing or changing brands and in all 3 cases (after ignoring emails like these for months) I got relocated to another nearby starwood hotel (often more expensive) with a similar room and no rate change.
Apr 3, 2016, 6:53 pm
#253
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 7
I am platinum and am thinking of 3 nights at LRM, using points.
5 people. 18, 20, 22 - "kids".
Thinking LRM because it seems like kids will like the night life.
probably 3 rooms - unless my platinum status will likely upgrade to something?
Do platinums get any free drinks?
Any other benefits?
rooms seem to be pricing at around $280, for late May.
Thanks for any and all tips!
5 people. 18, 20, 22 - "kids".
Thinking LRM because it seems like kids will like the night life.
probably 3 rooms - unless my platinum status will likely upgrade to something?
Do platinums get any free drinks?
Any other benefits?
rooms seem to be pricing at around $280, for late May.
Thanks for any and all tips!
Apr 17, 2016, 5:45 am
#254
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 304
I am considering staying at the LRM Dubai with my family in June. I am SPG Platinum and was wondering if I book 2 rooms at the 50% off second room rate, will both rooms be upgraded to the Royal tower? Also, will I receive stay and night credits for both rooms?
Thanks
Thanks
