Originally Posted by
ronaldko
Yes, i have also heard that you can only get SPG points but no stay count. But quite funny their GM replied that you can got all SPG Platinum benefits when you book directly from their own website on Tripadvisor
The problem is that their own website has a much weaker BRG than SPG (allowing only specific sites), and with SPG's BRG, you can get approved rates here of about HKD400++ (EUR70 all-in before 20% discount).