Just had two stays at the Comfort Inn in Fairbanks.

The second one posted with the bonus posted at the same time.

However, the second stay posted as less than 8000 points total, even though it listed the Spring 2009 promotion.

I then read the fine print on the offer:

Bonus points will be added to points earned from every two qualifying stays at eligible rates with arrival between Feb. 5 and April 30, 2009, to reach the 8,000 point reward level

So essentially they deduct your base points from the 8000. In my case, the bonus was really 6500 points and not 8000.

They generously let me keep the Diamond bonus on the base points, though.

At least now I know why I only got a 10000 point bonus last year on the free gas card promotion, even though the free gas card cost 14000 points. I haven't done the math, but I'm sure there was some similar fine print. I know, I know - That was a lousy use of points, but I had some expiring....

David