Originally Posted by itsme

OK, but so long as a "standard room" is available, it should be there for points, just as it would be for if you were paying $s for a standard room. In other words, Sheraton does not make the two-tiered "saver" vs "standard" award distinction on their basic product that airlines do, requiring a "saver" inventory seat in coach before one can redeem a "saver" award, though there may still be a great many unsold/unreserved coach seats out there. Sheraton properties may offer higher category rooms or suites in return for more points, but again they don't discriminate between customers who would redeem points and those who would pay $s for a room. Right?