Originally Posted by
sc flier
If the prepayment went to Starwood and then Starwood paid the hotel, then it would be conceivable to pay USD to Starwood. That's basically what happens with a prepaid rate through Expedia, Orbitz, etc. But I don't think that's how Starwood operates their prepaid rates.
My recent prepaid stay at the LM Etoile was charged in Euros.
True, Starwood is not a tour operator (like Expedia for Expedia Special Rate) but a booking platform. The prepaid rate is not charged by Starwood but by the hotel.