Originally Posted by
talkandfly
Hi. I am going to be in Edinburgh at the end of September, 2016. I can book the Edinburgh Residence Inn but am wondering if I should hold off for now. I know that this is pure speculation, but with the Marriott - SPG acquisition, would I have a chance at booking the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa using Marriott Reward Points? It looks to be a nicer property. Thoughts, anyone?
People don't expect the programs to be interchangeable until 2017 or later. I would just book the RI for now. As long as it's not a prepaid rate, you can always cancel and book if for some miraculous reason the merger happens quicker than expected.