Originally Posted by gmax58
Just a correction to the last post: After talking with the Front Office Manager in St. Louis, she told me that Gold status normally takes effect after 6 stays. However, discounted rates seem to apply towards the stay requirement for Gold.
You are correct my apologies.I'm the guilty party here.
While discounted stays may earn stay credit they don't earn miles till Gold.
With that said you might be able to do even better with asking for an elite status match...........
Hear Omni is doing great in the demand dept for rooms.They have a very good reputation.
Plan to start using them more if things go well.
I like their old fashioned guest friendly ways.Reminds me of Westin in the good old days when you could find plenty of rate plans without absurd penalties for making changes.