StarmegaDO 2010 (SMD2) Nov 1-6, 2010 Masterthread
Aug 16, 2010, 11:21 am
#842
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Note for others who had wanted Club rooms but couldn't get them earlier, you can only cancel your original booking(s) by calling SPG res. Our bookings are not accessible online.
Aug 16, 2010, 11:31 am
#843
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Per Oliver a few posts ago:
"The IAH Sheraton link was released because we block booked the property as part of our FT Awards. The link(s) other hotel booking will be released later to thos who indicated they will stay a particular property."
As shareholder says, it depends on how much time in the room you plan on spending. With no status, club might be better, unless you plan on heading back w/ other FTers to JrSuite to gab, party, which some folk did who had suites or jr suites at FRA Sheraton, in that case JrSuite is better. The rest of us did our good conversations closing down the bar in the hotel each night 
I thought tommy was controlling the 'full suites' for the hotel during the 3-days & thinking of raffling them off to raise funds for charity.
Cheers.
"The IAH Sheraton link was released because we block booked the property as part of our FT Awards. The link(s) other hotel booking will be released later to thos who indicated they will stay a particular property."
How much time do you expect to spend in your room and how much entertaining are you anticipating doing? Rather have lounge access for after hours and breakfast. We had some very good conversations after the opening dinner in the Towers Lounge, and after returning from the charter flight. Will see what my comp'd Platinum status will get me in terms of an upgrade to a suite, since I do arrive on the 2nd well before the rest of the ravaging hordes!
I thought tommy was controlling the 'full suites' for the hotel during the 3-days & thinking of raffling them off to raise funds for charity.
Cheers.
Aug 16, 2010, 12:46 pm
#844
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@ Oliver, thanks for updating post #1. Just a couple of schedule changes to LH flights.
On Nov 3, LH440 departs FRA at 10.25 (rather than 10.40) to IAH arriving 15.20 (rather than 15.30).
On Nov 7, LH491 departs SEA at 13.50 (rather than 15.45) to FRA.
(LH491 on Nov 6 departs SEA at 15.00)
On Nov 3, LH440 departs FRA at 10.25 (rather than 10.40) to IAH arriving 15.20 (rather than 15.30).
On Nov 7, LH491 departs SEA at 13.50 (rather than 15.45) to FRA.
(LH491 on Nov 6 departs SEA at 15.00)
Aug 16, 2010, 1:12 pm
#845
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I agree this is a good place...but as you said, a bit far from the airport. Most people probably wouldn't have the time to go, not to mention transportation, there.
I have to admit that I am not at all familar with the north end of town besides the airport... does anyone know if there is something on FM1960 or near that mall area at US59/FM1960 in Humble? something in Spring?
I have to admit that I am not at all familar with the north end of town besides the airport... does anyone know if there is something on FM1960 or near that mall area at US59/FM1960 in Humble? something in Spring?
Best regards,
William
Aug 16, 2010, 1:54 pm
#846
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Perhaps William or somebody else can tell us if our rate at the Westin TS for Sunday night will be eligible for the 3k SPG bonus offer for Sunday night stays at participating NYC properties? And if it is eligible, does that mean it will stack with the 1k bonus?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...30-2010-a.html
(note: registration required)
Thanks,
David
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...30-2010-a.html
(note: registration required)
Thanks,
David
Just wondered if CO had issued the Meetingworks Code yet?
I'm (semi-nervously) keeping an eye on the CO fares I need, and wondering if I should just book them now. If I leave it longer, they may well go up more than the Meetingworks discount would save me.
Will the Meetingworks code be a single-shot use? I need to nest two tickets to avoid the "Saturday Night Stay" rule and fly back to BRS on the last ever EWR-BRS flight on 06-NOV.
I'm (semi-nervously) keeping an eye on the CO fares I need, and wondering if I should just book them now. If I leave it longer, they may well go up more than the Meetingworks discount would save me.
Will the Meetingworks code be a single-shot use? I need to nest two tickets to avoid the "Saturday Night Stay" rule and fly back to BRS on the last ever EWR-BRS flight on 06-NOV.
Hopefully tomorrow, Tuesday
The big suites will be allocated by us via a raffle.
Aug 16, 2010, 1:56 pm
#847
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Westin Time Square is now available for booking. We will shortly send out an email with a link to the dedicated booking site.
Please note that you need to use the link to get the price and also to get the points gifted.
There will be activities at the Westin Time Square on Sunday October 31st
Please note that you need to use the link to get the price and also to get the points gifted.
There will be activities at the Westin Time Square on Sunday October 31st
Aug 16, 2010, 4:51 pm
#848
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Westin Time Square is now available for booking. We will shortly send out an email with a link to the dedicated booking site.
Please note that you need to use the link to get the price and also to get the points gifted.
There will be activities at the Westin Time Square on Sunday October 31st
Please note that you need to use the link to get the price and also to get the points gifted.
There will be activities at the Westin Time Square on Sunday October 31st
Can any SMDo2 participants not flying to FRA join in the Sunday activities if in NYC?
Aug 16, 2010, 4:59 pm
#849
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How much time do you expect to spend in your room and how much entertaining are you anticipating doing? I've now managed to book a Club room for the three nights I will be in Houston, which is just fine by me. Rather have lounge access for after hours and breakfast. We had some very good conversations after the opening dinner in the Towers Lounge, and after returning from the charter flight.
I'll help close down the bar too...
Aug 16, 2010, 5:00 pm
#850
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Aug 16, 2010, 9:11 pm
#851
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Aug 17, 2010, 3:01 am
#852
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That was (almost) exactly my line of thinking, which is why I originally grabbed a Club room. I'd rather drink in the lounge than go hide in my bigger room. I'm not familiar with how Sheraton handles guesting into lounge, etc, so I figured better safe than sober (they do have free booze like Hilton, right?)
I'll help close down the bar too...
I'll help close down the bar too...
Aug 17, 2010, 6:56 am
#853
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If lounge access at Starwood properties works anything like lounge access at Marriott properties, then elite members, or club floor members can take guests with them to the club lounges. Does anyone know whether Starwood lounges allow guests for cocktail hours, breakfasts, etc.?
Aug 17, 2010, 7:22 am
#854
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A Starwood Platinum member who wants to bring a guest into a Starwood lounge to sit and talk while drinking soda or water and having an appetizer or two would have to pay a fee for that guest, even if no alcohol is drunk?
If that is the case, that is surprising. It is amazing about some of the complaints that I hear about Marriott, as a long time Marriott Platinum member, but as usual, it seems that every program has its pluses and minuses, and they sometimes show up in surprising places.
If that is the case, that is surprising. It is amazing about some of the complaints that I hear about Marriott, as a long time Marriott Platinum member, but as usual, it seems that every program has its pluses and minuses, and they sometimes show up in surprising places.
Aug 17, 2010, 9:05 am
#855
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Best regards,
William
