MileKing - Yes, those hotel programs don't transfer 1 to 1, but Starwood Properities Prefered Guest program (Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, Caesars) does. It states, "As a Starwood Preferred Guest, you benefit from an exchange rate of 1 Starpoint to 1 airline mile on most major airline carriers."

see: http://www.preferredguest.com/nl/awards/awards.html

In addition, you can get an American Express Sheraton StarPoints credit card with NO annual fee. It earns 1 point for every dollar charged (which in turn, equals one mile on most major airlines). You also get 1,000 bonus points for signing up and 4 starpoints for every dollar charged at a starwood property, PLUS free Gold Preferred Guest membership for one year.

see: http://www6.americanexpress.com/appl...p?ProductID=20