I live in NYC. I need ~12 stays to hit Platinum. I've registered for the double stays promo, and the Four Points "Stay 4 times, get 4000 SPG points" promo.


The Four Points at Newark airport would cost me $128/night all-in. So, for $518, I can get credit for 8 stays towards PLAT, plus 4000 points.

I will be traveling to Auckland and Sydney at the end of the year, and staying at the Westins in both towns and the Sheraton in Sydney. The PLAT status would be nice to have.

Worth doing?

Thanks,
Goph