Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
I got it too and as noted here, they cleverly (?) left a period in December and early January where there was no program in force so I got no credit for a stay then. Not that I have been able to use the credit ever anyhow! If you book through a FSPP, you already get the upgrade if available (apparently it's not confirmable either way) and they don't allow you to "stack" them.
There is no customised experience or exclusive access that I've ever seen, this is simply puffery. The only additional benefit for someone who uses FSPP is free internet in those hotels that still charge for it. This is one meaningless program unless maybe if you are on a corporate rate.
Originally Posted by
nba1017
I agree. Frankly, one gets better perks as an "informal" frequent guest by placing a nice five-minute call to a GM in advance of a stay, and often ones that go above and beyond anything that could be outlined on paper (real suite upgrades, significant F&B amenities, VIP designation, etc).
And I will concur, as well. It is a fairly worthless program ... almost like an afterthought.
Initially I was excited about it, but with my discovery of FT, FSPP, and the Luxury Travel forum, I've never once used these credits -- I'm sitting on a pile of them, and doubt I'll ever have a chance to use them.
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ONE tweak that would immediately cause me to change my stance, is if they would allow these to be both stackable and confirmable on booking.
I'd be quite the happy FS'er at that point.