Originally Posted by camille55

is that correct? if so, it is a bit lame....no? the employee would have to collect 20 for a single night at a cat 4, which seems like a lot!

perhaps i am being a little naive, but would say someone waiting tables in a hotel restaurant or in f&b generally, at a property anywhere in the developing world, really be able to make use of them?

i say developing world, as only some countries have, say, an spg amex that may enable an employee to be able to top up said 500 thank you star points, so that it turns into useful balance.

can starwood not be a bit more generous? i imagine many employees would prefer cash.....and if so, getting one of these may seem a bit cheap?