Alas, my luck must have run out when I got the Double/Double promotion in Q1, 2005 (which helped me doubling 3 stays for 3 nights during the offer period). Sitting at 10 stays/13 nights YTD) and I got the dreaded words:
We're sorry; you are not currently eligible for this Starwood Preferred Guest® promotion. Please visit SPG.com to view other special offers and promotions.
from the
Starwood page
Or maybe it's just because I live in Australia?? Ah well, back to bum in bed for maintaning Gold (was hoping a double/double might have got me to Plat...)