Originally Posted by
maizenblue07
........However, I thought that since I wanted to stay the exact same nights at a rate that is still currently available that something could be worked out.......
How does that hotel know that? It could have been for your dad, his niece, his friend, his uncle, his colleague, or someone else. Prepaid rates are not transferable and nonrefundable, only the hotel manager can make an exception. That said, you can still get you points, amenity and miles if you provide your SPG number at check in. The only thing you may lose out is pre-blocked upgrades, if any.