Originally Posted by allen074
ok one last question - if i do the breakfast or the beverage - do i give the server the spg card and the spg amex? or just the spg amex
wanna make sure i get all that i should!
thank you
For the purposes of the Amex sign-up bonuses, just the Amex card.
However, the SPG program itself allows you to earn your regular points on hotel spending even without a stay. So, if you present the membership card, the waiter/bartender should be able to fill out a form and process it to earn you 2 points per dollar.
I never bothered with this step on a $10 bar tab. Many bartenders aren't aware of the process because I don't think many people do it. Unfortunately, they can't just swipe the card and be done with it. It's a manual process.