As has been mentioned here many times in the past, one cannot book an SPG50 rate directly on the spg.com website. This is one of those rates that simply must be booked by calling *wood directly.

My question is basic: WHY NOT? If we can book other award stays on line using anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000++ points per night, what would be the logic in blocking us from SPG50 availability?

Many of us hold paper SPG50 certs from AMEX and other sources, and all of us have the ability to seek out an SPG50 rate using 1,500 points. It is my great wish that Starwood consider this enhancement for the near future.

Can anyone think of a reason this would not serve Starwood well?