Originally Posted by
gholly
...Is this lady totally off, and she just doesn't know what she's talking about?
Here is what it says in the Terms and Conditions of Membership regarding this Starwood Vacation Ownership property:
(d) At the following properties, Members will earn Starpoints for all Eligible Charges; however, upgrades, late check-out, and other in-hotel benefits are not available. Free Night Awards are accepted at these properties subject to the following conditions: 1) Free Night Awards may only be booked within 120 days of arrival; 2) blackout dates may apply; 3) limited rooms may be available for Free Night Awards; 4) Starpoints acquired through conversion of a Vacation Ownership Interest at an SVO Resort may not be redeemed for Free Night Award accommodations at a SVO Resort.
Properties:
Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort & Villas, Lahina Maui, HI
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Princeville, Kauai, HI
Sheraton Vistana Villages, Orlando, FL
Receiving anything else above and beyond what is printed here would be a YMMV situation, IMHO.
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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