Originally Posted by
cfacpamba
-My first thought is this is an end round against using SPG points. This is a defacto blackout. But then again it's at the cost of being able to make any paid reservations. Loss revenue!!
I am now looking to shift my business as I don't want to see other rooms book up as there's no reason to wait till Nov for a January reservation.
Book a cancellable rate at another chain now as your backup. Unless you plan to book a popular location during a popular time, you have a shot at finding a standard room when the property in question loads 2012 rates. You need not give up on your SPG award room yet!