Celebrate with a Free Night on Us promotion 16,000 points per stay
Sep 3, 2012, 9:17 pm
#152
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,749
Wyndham created unnecessary uncertainty about this promo that could have been simply solved by requiring registration or providing some confirmation upon booking that you've booked a qualifying rate. I'll probably do a third booking, to reach the maximum bonus, but I'm starting to sense that their promotions department may have fumbled here. I'm sure they think they have a way of proving that you booked through the email link, but how does a customer know that his booking has qualified?
Sep 4, 2012, 12:10 am
#153
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Bay Area (QSF), CA
Programs: (almost) everything!
Posts: 1,985
It is rare to see Wyndham properties which follow their own no-show policy. Wyndham Customer Service may ask you hotel bill, so be prepare it before calling/claiming. They usually don't deny your request.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:57 am
#154
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, HY Diamod, MR Gold, PCR Plat
Posts: 124
I thought I booked a stay for this weekend but accidentally put Last Friday as check in date. 
I just found out this morning when I tried to modify my stay. This is a regular rate so I think I am going to be charged for no-show. Strangely, Wyndham listed my stay as non-qualified and $0.00 charged for the room. I have not seen any charges on my credit card yet.
I just found out this morning when I tried to modify my stay. This is a regular rate so I think I am going to be charged for no-show. Strangely, Wyndham listed my stay as non-qualified and $0.00 charged for the room. I have not seen any charges on my credit card yet.
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Sep 4, 2012, 9:12 am
#155
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
Celebrate with a Free Night on Us promotion 16,000 points per stay
Just received the email today! Great! Can't wait take part. I will make sure to show up* and book qualifying stays. Are the bonus points awarded if I stay 3 consecutive nights in a row? 3x 16,000?
Sep 4, 2012, 9:37 am
#156
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Carolina Beach, NC
Programs: Hiltonhonors gold, Priority Club platimum, Club Carlson gold, Marriott gold
Posts: 108
Hi, Did you request the e-mail or was it just recently sent? My account is set-up to receive Wyndham points and all the e-mails but I never received the offer. I have one prepaid reservation via the FT link at a participating property but I am reluctant to book more at this property if I won't qualify. Just curious about if they are still sending out the e-mails. Thank you for any information.
Sep 4, 2012, 9:55 am
#157
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, CC Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold, DL PM
Posts: 526
One stay includes all consecutive nights at the same hotel regardless of check-ins or check-outs.
Sep 4, 2012, 1:36 pm
#159
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Hi, Did you request the e-mail or was it just recently sent? My account is set-up to receive Wyndham points and all the e-mails but I never received the offer. I have one prepaid reservation via the FT link at a participating property but I am reluctant to book more at this property if I won't qualify. Just curious about if they are still sending out the e-mails. Thank you for any information.
Sep 4, 2012, 6:55 pm
#163
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MKE
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold,
Posts: 639
No to both actually, I phantom stayed never got charged. They refused to check me in by phone. I'm sure wybdham told them nit to allow this
Sep 4, 2012, 9:04 pm
#164
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 5
Another data point for ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.
I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.
I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.
Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)
I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.
I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.
Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)
Sep 4, 2012, 11:24 pm
#165
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 203
Thanks
Thanks for your update.
List for No Go (Phantom stay)
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago
3)Schaumberg, IL
Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)
Thanks
List for No Go (Phantom stay)
1) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando
2) Hoffman Estates in Chicago
3)Schaumberg, IL
Please PM your experience if you want to add to this list (go or no go properties)
Thanks
Another data point for ALTAMONTE SPRINGS in Orlando.
I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.
I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.
Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)
I booked two rooms on 08/29 (one in my name, one in my wife's name) at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total per room). Since I was in Orlando at the time, we actually checked in (and left 15 minutes later from the side exit). My card was charged on 08/30, transaction posted on 08/31, and 277 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site for both our accounts.
I also booked a single room on 08/31 in my name, again at the 15% discount rate ($61.31 total), but this time I was lazy and didn't bother going to check in. My card was charged on 09/01, transaction posted on 09/03, but 0 points are shown on Wyndham Rewards site, with the explanation that it was a non-qualifying rate.
Since my credit card was actually charged for this second stay, any thoughts about whether I'd still get the 16k deal? Or should I call Wyndham to ask why it was a non-qualifying rate? (I assume the answer would be related to this being a phantom stay.)
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