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Sep 11, 2003 | 5:22 pm
#46
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
PremEx, this is one of the beauties of the Gold Passport program, they always count Priceline stays towards qualification and other promotions, such as Faster Free Nights ...
This can come in very handy, especially if you're staying somewhere that you know you'll get a Hyatt for a winning bid (for instance, I spent two weekends last month in Sarasota, 3* bid pretty much guarantees you the Hyatt Sarasota).
As a matter of fact, I have no reason to believe they won't count Priceline stays for this promotion ...</font>
PremEx, this is one of the beauties of the Gold Passport program, they always count Priceline stays towards qualification and other promotions, such as Faster Free Nights ...
This can come in very handy, especially if you're staying somewhere that you know you'll get a Hyatt for a winning bid (for instance, I spent two weekends last month in Sarasota, 3* bid pretty much guarantees you the Hyatt Sarasota).
As a matter of fact, I have no reason to believe they won't count Priceline stays for this promotion ...</font>
"Eligible rate is any hotel-published room rate except: third-party internet rates such as priceline.com and hotels.com, airline employee, travel agent/industry, intercompany or Hyatt employee discount, permanent contract and hotel contract room rates."
So PL stays are a no-go for this promo.
Sep 11, 2003 | 6:01 pm
#47
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Thanks gregorygrady...I'm glad you noticed that in the terms. I didn't click on that tiny link until now.
But I wonder if in practice that will really hold true? Seems folks get stay credits towards the FFN promotions on Priceline stays. Maybe their system really doesn't differentiate?
Have the FFN promotions of the past also specifically excluded Priceline stays in the policy, yet they did still magically count as eligible, in the end?
But I wonder if in practice that will really hold true? Seems folks get stay credits towards the FFN promotions on Priceline stays. Maybe their system really doesn't differentiate?
Have the FFN promotions of the past also specifically excluded Priceline stays in the policy, yet they did still magically count as eligible, in the end?
Sep 12, 2003 | 12:25 am
#48
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by PremEx:
Have the FFN promotions of the past also specifically excluded Priceline stays in the policy, yet they did still magically count as eligible, in the end? </font>
Have the FFN promotions of the past also specifically excluded Priceline stays in the policy, yet they did still magically count as eligible, in the end? </font>
Sep 12, 2003 | 12:42 am
#49
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Charge something small to your room (I made one local phone call costing a $1--88 mins accessing FT was great use of the phone line! 
). I got credit for my PL stay.
). I got credit for my PL stay.
Sep 12, 2003 | 1:28 am
#50
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Does anyone know whether there are any Hotel Loyalty Programs offering their top-tier members comp status in Airline frequent flyer programs. I remember a few years back that Diamond Gold Passport members were given a one-year comp to Cathay Pacific Gold Marco Polo Club, and Platinum GP members were given Silver Marco Polo Club.
Sep 12, 2003 | 5:39 am
#51
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PremEx ~ Well, just make four PL stays of one night each after Oct. 15 and before your Diamond promo ends ... worst case, you only earn two free nights, which are easily worth the less than $200 that would cost you (just make sure to charge something to your room, say a $1.00 phone call, during each stay and pay for it with a MasterCard). Best case, you get the two free nights and Diamond status.
Actually, since you already have one stay year to date, if you stay four more you'll earn Platinum status in GP (not that it's worth much, but it is something) after four more stays even if you don't get Diamond.
Actually, since you already have one stay year to date, if you stay four more you'll earn Platinum status in GP (not that it's worth much, but it is something) after four more stays even if you don't get Diamond.
Sep 13, 2003 | 10:37 pm
#52
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My Hyatt snail-mail offer was to Hyatt Plat on 2 stays betw. 9/15 & 12/15. I've been UA 1K for 9 yrs but a Hyatt gen. member at only 1-2 stays/yr. Maybe my Plat. offer will be upgraded to Diamond??
Sep 17, 2003 | 2:44 am
#53
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I just received a letter from CX's Marco Polo Diamond department advising me of the same above offer. Join GP and register with code. After just 4 stays (between 15Sep and 15Dec), get upgraded to GP Diamond Level.
Plus get 1000 bonus Asia Miles per night on top of the 500 Asia Miles one normally earns for each stay when one chooses to earn miles instead of GP points. Your stay would still count toward elite status.
I'm already GP Diamond. But was actually worried that I would not requalify for next year. I was hoping on the Triple Stay offer to pull me through but thanks to the CX offer, this is better.
[This message has been edited by Guy Betsy (edited 09-17-2003).]
Plus get 1000 bonus Asia Miles per night on top of the 500 Asia Miles one normally earns for each stay when one chooses to earn miles instead of GP points. Your stay would still count toward elite status.
I'm already GP Diamond. But was actually worried that I would not requalify for next year. I was hoping on the Triple Stay offer to pull me through but thanks to the CX offer, this is better.
[This message has been edited by Guy Betsy (edited 09-17-2003).]
Sep 17, 2003 | 11:33 am
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Be careful Guy Betsy, some of the posts in this thread say that in the fine print of the airline affiliated offer, that it is for new Goldpassport members only. Best to check your offer carefully, as it came from an airline too.
[This message has been edited by PremEx (edited 09-17-2003).]
[This message has been edited by PremEx (edited 09-17-2003).]
Sep 17, 2003 | 11:40 am
#55
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Thanks for your concern, PremEx, but I had already checked with Gold Passport services in HK and they confirmed that I will retain Diamond as long as I can fulfil the 4 stay requirement effective immediately.
In the letter I received, it also states:
"If you are already a Gold Passport member, just call HYATT on +852-... or your nearest Hyatt Reservation Centre to register for the above offers by quoting offer code ... and your current GP number. "
Hyatt will also ask for your Marco Polo number, and note that it's not just Asiamiles. You need to be Diamond at least I think.
In the letter I received, it also states:
"If you are already a Gold Passport member, just call HYATT on +852-... or your nearest Hyatt Reservation Centre to register for the above offers by quoting offer code ... and your current GP number. "
Hyatt will also ask for your Marco Polo number, and note that it's not just Asiamiles. You need to be Diamond at least I think.
Sep 18, 2003 | 8:05 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by gregorygrady:
I received the above offer and my offer says the following regarding the four Hyatt stays prior to 11/30/03:
"Eligible rate is any hotel-published room rate except: third-party internet rates such as priceline.com and hotels.com, airline employee, travel agent/industry, intercompany or Hyatt employee discount, permanent contract and hotel contract room rates."
So PL stays are a no-go for this promo.</font>
I received the above offer and my offer says the following regarding the four Hyatt stays prior to 11/30/03:
"Eligible rate is any hotel-published room rate except: third-party internet rates such as priceline.com and hotels.com, airline employee, travel agent/industry, intercompany or Hyatt employee discount, permanent contract and hotel contract room rates."
So PL stays are a no-go for this promo.
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Thanks.
Sep 18, 2003 | 9:35 am
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Just made visit #1 - Orlando Regency Grand Cypress. Traded Regency Club for a suite upgrade (had to ask, but very kind reception clerk was helpful and accomodating). Large choice of Amenities, too: one food (fruit plate, sausage/cheese, chocolate dipped strawberries, cookies), one beverage (bottle o'house wine or champagne, two beers, two soft drinks, carafe of milk).
Very impressed, will definitely make the other three stays before the end of November.
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...or passengers swim.
Very impressed, will definitely make the other three stays before the end of November.
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...or passengers swim.
Sep 18, 2003 | 10:48 am
#58
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I just made stays 1 and 2. I'll be through the 4 by Tuesday. I'm hoping stays over the next year are more like my fond memories of Houston and Chicago, not these 2 in the LA area. Air conditioners so loud I could barely sleep and an unordered 6 am wakeup call (after a late night) don't justify paying $32/night more than my regular Marriott in the area.
Sep 19, 2003 | 5:42 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Engines turn:
Just made visit #1 - Orlando Regency Grand Cypress. Traded Regency Club for a suite upgrade (had to ask, but very kind reception clerk was helpful and accomodating). Large choice of Amenities, too: one food (fruit plate, sausage/cheese, chocolate dipped strawberries, cookies), one beverage (bottle o'house wine or champagne, two beers, two soft drinks, carafe of milk).
Very impressed, will definitely make the other three stays before the end of November.
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Just made visit #1 - Orlando Regency Grand Cypress. Traded Regency Club for a suite upgrade (had to ask, but very kind reception clerk was helpful and accomodating). Large choice of Amenities, too: one food (fruit plate, sausage/cheese, chocolate dipped strawberries, cookies), one beverage (bottle o'house wine or champagne, two beers, two soft drinks, carafe of milk).
Very impressed, will definitely make the other three stays before the end of November.
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