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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by VPescado
To each his own, but why book a phantom stay here, as there are many SPG hotels in the bay area that are consistently 30% or so cheaper (eg. the Pleasanton S and 4P, as well as the Sunnyvale ones and the Sheraton SJC)?

Or are you referring to several years ago?
Several year ago when there were some great holiday rates and promos.

Yes, I have also booked phantom stays at the Pleasanton properties.

But nothing lately since SPG has been offering me points promos rather than free nights, which were far more useful (especially given steady devaluations )
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