Responses to responses - hope this helps!
Re: Summer Promo
I've registered for the 2X/$50; is that different than the 2X/8000 points mentioned in other posts? If not, per the other posts, I won't get this bonus because I will earn more than 8K points in my two stays which just seems very odd to me (again see my other post above on this issue)
It's the same concept - you are trued up to a net 8000 points after two stays. Per the rules:
After every second qualifying trip, you will be awarded a minimum of 5,000 points and a maximum of 8,000 bonus points, depending on how many base points were earned from your two (2) separate trips. So - to answer your question, if you exceed 8000 points, you'll get a 5000 point true up.
Re: Your Extras
So do I have to stay Sunday Through Thursday? I have a Sunday - Wed so I presume that wont work. Edit, I just re-read this after reading the other thread where you addressed this. So my Sunday - Wed stay would count.
that brings me to two additional questions:
1. My two stays are each covering a night in the Sun-Thu period, would I get this extra during both stays?
2. How do I exactly get this extra? I mean, do I ask at the front desk, is it sent automatically after I complete my stay? I'm new so I don't have a clue as to how this works?
1 - Yes, you'd get it each stay, as each stay has a qualifying night.
2 - You have to sign up via your online profile at ChoiceHotels.com; go to edit your profile and you will see the Your Extras menu to select and save.
IF you select points or miles, you'll get those up to 72 hours after check-out.
IF you select Starbucks, Uber, etc, you'll get that bonus via an email within an hour of your check-in, so you can use it during your stay!
Re: 18 Month forfeiture policy:
Just to make sure, it is an 18 month policy right? 18 months of no activity and poof? is it a hard 18 months meaning on the day of the 18th month, poof
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Yes, it is. If you have no qualifying activity in 18 months - point-earning stay, any redemption, any buy point, use your co-brand Barclays VISA or refer a friend who stays - otherwise the points will be lost. We think its a pretty good range of options for nearly any member to stay active.
Re: other new options
since I'm not elite, n/a but whether I get there or not depends on these two stays
Question: are suites two rooms connected or actual suites (Quality Inn)?
Suites are determined by the property. Most suites are actual two room (separate bedroom) but there are extended rooms that are also categorized as such.
Thanks again!