The special Sabre code has been enabled, allowing me to compare Virtuoso and Rewards Member rates.
Here are quotes for a one night stay at RC San Francisco on 15MAY.
2
VIRTUOSO 499.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 81.09
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 580.09 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
VIRTUOSO, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR 2 GUESTS DAILY, INTERNET,
SEE RATE RULES,
GUEST ROOM, 1 KING
17
REWARDS MEMBER RETAIL 489.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 79.46
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 568.46 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
REWARDS MEMBER RATE,
GUEST ROOM, 1 KING
5
VIRTUOSO 539.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 87.59
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 626.59 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
VIRTUOSO, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR 2 GUESTS DAILY, INTERNET,
SEE RATE RULES,
GUEST ROOM, 2 QUEEN
18
REWARDS MEMBER RETAIL 528.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 85.80
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 613.80 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
REWARDS MEMBER RATE,
GUEST ROOM, 2 QUEEN
4
VIRTUOSO 619.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 100.59
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 719.59 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
VIRTUOSO, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR 2 GUESTS DAILY, INTERNET,
SEE RATE RULES,
1 BEDROOM SUITE, 1 KING
19
REWARDS MEMBER RETAIL 607.00USD GUAR /C-2D C
TTL TAX 98.64
APPROX. TOTAL PRICE 705.64 USD
INCLUDES TAXES AND SURCHARGES
REWARDS MEMBER RATE,
1 BEDROOM SUITE, 1 KING
Observations:
(1) The Rewards Member savings are not significant enough to make up for the lost Virtuoso "extra amenity."
(2) Not all room categories are listed with Rewards Members rates (including Club).
(3) AAA rates are just a bit lower ($474 for a Guest Room King), but the $15 savings do not make up for the lost STARS breakfast amenity.
(4) Looks like Virtuoso would be the better value except for an exceptionally long stay.