Only 10K BWR points for a room Nov. 1--Jan. 31!
Oct 19, 2017, 5:33 pm
#32
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
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Really, really confusing the way that they post the stay credits, but it looks as though they double everything not just the actual base points?
Oct 19, 2017, 7:40 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,868
I've been wondering this, they're far less clear in their T&C than I'm used to with other programs. I hope you're correct. If you feel comfortable sharing the details of your stay with me, I'd be happy to help you figure out what they gave you. Feel free to PM me to keep your information private if you'd prefer.
Oct 20, 2017, 10:40 am
#34
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$98 room rate
980 base + 980 2x promo + 500 elite bonus + 500 amenity points
The account page indicated that the latter two were doubled as well, which would make sense as I earned roughly 4000 net points for the stay.
980 base + 980 2x promo + 500 elite bonus + 500 amenity points
The account page indicated that the latter two were doubled as well, which would make sense as I earned roughly 4000 net points for the stay.
Oct 20, 2017, 10:47 am
#35
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
I was wondering why the L.A. area hotels were so cheap! Wish there was a way to transfer points to BW...
This is what being honest does
- we stayed at a hotel in Chicago in September and they somehow didn't charge my account. Called them yesterday to rectify, goodbye 53K points. My ethics are happy, but on my next trip my wallet isn't going to be.
This is what being honest does
- we stayed at a hotel in Chicago in September and they somehow didn't charge my account. Called them yesterday to rectify, goodbye 53K points. My ethics are happy, but on my next trip my wallet isn't going to be.
Oct 21, 2017, 10:32 am
#36
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There is a way to transfer points to BW. But there isn't a way to get the card that can do it if you don't already have one.
But I would guess that if they had a way to transfer (from a card you can apply for), then they wouldn't have had this 10k promo. This 10k promo seems to me to only have been possible because the only real way for most people to get BW points any more is to earn them on hotel stays.
It's similar with WyndhamRewards. They were able to make their hotel program a flat 15k per night at every property a couple years ago because there's pretty much no other way to earn lots of WyndhamRewards points other than by staying in their hotels (or putting super high spend on the credit card).
Meanwhile, Hilton points were so easy to get from so many places, and look what happened? They went in the other direction, with "dynamic" pricing of awards at many properties so that when special events raise the property price, the number of points required also goes up
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So be careful what you wish for, it might come true!!
But I would guess that if they had a way to transfer (from a card you can apply for), then they wouldn't have had this 10k promo. This 10k promo seems to me to only have been possible because the only real way for most people to get BW points any more is to earn them on hotel stays.
It's similar with WyndhamRewards. They were able to make their hotel program a flat 15k per night at every property a couple years ago because there's pretty much no other way to earn lots of WyndhamRewards points other than by staying in their hotels (or putting super high spend on the credit card).
Meanwhile, Hilton points were so easy to get from so many places, and look what happened? They went in the other direction, with "dynamic" pricing of awards at many properties so that when special events raise the property price, the number of points required also goes up
!So be careful what you wish for, it might come true!!
Oct 21, 2017, 11:40 am
#37
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
Fair points, I suppose. Although I was able to resolve my dilemma, as you can read in my neighboring thread - BW really went above and beyond.
I don’t necessarily mind Hilton’s dynamic pricing. Been able to score some pretty stellar deals through them. 17K points/night at Embassy LAX South around Christmas and 30K at Millenium NYC in the middle of summer were the highlights.
I don’t necessarily mind Hilton’s dynamic pricing. Been able to score some pretty stellar deals through them. 17K points/night at Embassy LAX South around Christmas and 30K at Millenium NYC in the middle of summer were the highlights.
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Oct 22, 2017, 10:51 pm
#38
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Fair points, I suppose. Although I was able to resolve my dilemma, as you can read in my neighboring thread - BW really went above and beyond.
I don’t necessarily mind Hilton’s dynamic pricing. Been able to score some pretty stellar deals through them. 17K points/night at Embassy LAX South around Christmas and 30K at Millenium NYC in the middle of summer we’re the highlights.
I don’t necessarily mind Hilton’s dynamic pricing. Been able to score some pretty stellar deals through them. 17K points/night at Embassy LAX South around Christmas and 30K at Millenium NYC in the middle of summer we’re the highlights.
As to the Millenium, are you sure it's dynamic pricing yet? Not all hotels are. I got the Porltand (OR) Hampton East for 30k when it was $200+tax two nights after the eclipse, while it's still 30k now that it's dropped to $100ish many nights in the near future. So it's obviously not on dynamic pricing yet.
Oct 23, 2017, 12:17 pm
#39
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
As to the Millenium, are you sure it's dynamic pricing yet? Not all hotels are. I got the Porltand (OR) Hampton East for 30k when it was $200+tax two nights after the eclipse, while it's still 30k now that it's dropped to $100ish many nights in the near future. So it's obviously not on dynamic pricing yet.
Oct 24, 2017, 1:11 pm
#40
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Data point: you cannot buy more than 5K points during the promotional period.
I purchased 20,000 points this week and used them for an upcoming stay in November. I then got an email that the purchase had been declined (overridden), but the reservation still existed. I called in today to purchase an additional 20,000 points (needed 4 nights total) and successfully added to my reservation. I then was called back by a rep saying her supervisor had instructed that 5,000 points is the maximum allowed during this promotion, and that the entire point purchases and reservation had to be canceled. Bummer. Great value for those with enough points already!
I purchased 20,000 points this week and used them for an upcoming stay in November. I then got an email that the purchase had been declined (overridden), but the reservation still existed. I called in today to purchase an additional 20,000 points (needed 4 nights total) and successfully added to my reservation. I then was called back by a rep saying her supervisor had instructed that 5,000 points is the maximum allowed during this promotion, and that the entire point purchases and reservation had to be canceled. Bummer. Great value for those with enough points already!
Oct 24, 2017, 1:14 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Are cancelations allowed for the 10K redemption?
Has anyone canceled their 10K per night room redemption? I can't find any restrictions in the promo regarding the 10K redemption not being refundable.
I did book one night for a stay that's pretty solid, and the cancellation terms seem to be consistent with regular room redemptions. But I have another stay that I want to book, but that date is more borderline and I may need to cancel. I'd like to be sure that I can cancel and get my 10K refunded before I book.
Has anyone confirmed?
I did book one night for a stay that's pretty solid, and the cancellation terms seem to be consistent with regular room redemptions. But I have another stay that I want to book, but that date is more borderline and I may need to cancel. I'd like to be sure that I can cancel and get my 10K refunded before I book.
Has anyone confirmed?
Oct 30, 2017, 8:44 am
#42
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
Has anyone canceled their 10K per night room redemption? I can't find any restrictions in the promo regarding the 10K redemption not being refundable.
I did book one night for a stay that's pretty solid, and the cancellation terms seem to be consistent with regular room redemptions. But I have another stay that I want to book, but that date is more borderline and I may need to cancel. I'd like to be sure that I can cancel and get my 10K refunded before I book.
Has anyone confirmed?
I did book one night for a stay that's pretty solid, and the cancellation terms seem to be consistent with regular room redemptions. But I have another stay that I want to book, but that date is more borderline and I may need to cancel. I'd like to be sure that I can cancel and get my 10K refunded before I book.
Has anyone confirmed?
Oct 30, 2017, 12:34 pm
#43
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
When booking over the phone, I was told, very explicitly (as in, made to listen to it in one of those "I know I've already said it four times, but I have to read it to you" kind of things), that I had to cancel 24 hours in advance, but that it was definitely refundable.
This is such an amazing deal, that I'd really like to take advantage of it, but I haven't sorted out my dates yet and I want to secure my booking just in case the reward bookings sell out. I'm already seeing award availability dwindling for some dates around the holidays...
Nov 8, 2017, 2:23 am
#44
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: California
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Great - thanks! Good to know.
This is such an amazing deal, that I'd really like to take advantage of it, but I haven't sorted out my dates yet and I want to secure my booking just in case the reward bookings sell out. I'm already seeing award availability dwindling for some dates around the holidays...
This is such an amazing deal, that I'd really like to take advantage of it, but I haven't sorted out my dates yet and I want to secure my booking just in case the reward bookings sell out. I'm already seeing award availability dwindling for some dates around the holidays...
Nov 8, 2017, 3:31 pm
#45
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,178
If you're a diamond or diamond elite, one of the perks is award night availability guaranteed by calling in as long as theres rooms available. Does this apply to this promo or anyone have any experience that they actually do this. I know BW is known for sticking to their perks and what not.
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