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Just got an e-mail from Priority Privilege:
Thank you for choosing to be part of Priority Privilege, we greatly appreciate your loyalty. We'd like to remind you that your current membership will expire in March. We'd like to offer you the chance to renew your membership online and receive an extra $100 complimentary dining experience! Your new membership will be valid until March 2010. |
Originally Posted by GibSpmuh
(Post 11086009)
Has anyone else received a call regarding a Platinum level of Priority Privilege? I had let my Priority Privilege membership lapse last year due to a reduction in travel. I just got a call inviting me to rejoin at an invite only Platinum level of Priority Privilege for the same price as the normal program.
The main difference seems to be you receive two complimentary night stay certificates rather than buy one get one free certificates - there's a few other perks that were spieled off as well (late checkout and club access), but until I get the full T&C's I won't raise my expectations too high that they're anything better than you get through Priority Club anyway. Anyway, I've taken the plunge, so once the pack turns up in the letterbox I'll see if it lives up to the hype - at least there's 21 days to send it back if not. :D |
Originally Posted by futaris
(Post 11205186)
Does it live up to the hype, GibSpmuh ???
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I will be travelling to the hotels included in this program enough during the next year that this appears to be a good value for me. However, before buying, I have some questions:
1) Will I have any problem with being US-based? 2) How do the benefits of this progam work in conjunction with Royal Ambassdor benefits? 3) Does your membership link automatically to your Priority Club account, or is this some sort of totally separate membership/website, etc.? Thanks for your help! |
fsa_ea,, maybe I can help with answering some of your questions.
1) Will I have any problem with being US-based? NO. I have been a member of Priority Privilege (PP) - Australia/New Zealand since 2003 and I live in Canada. The program was originally called Pacific Privilege and was renamed to Priority Privilege in 2004 (IIRC). When I joined, they had to make modifications to their system to accommodate North American addresses. Benefits are dependant on which country you choose to join in. There are common benefits to the general membership, but certificates are country based. 2) How do the benefits of this progam work in conjunction with Royal Ambassdor benefits? In my experience, I have had no problem having either my platinum or RA status recognized at hotels for benefit purposes. 3) Does your membership link automatically to your Priority Club account, or is this some sort of totally separate membership/website, etc.? Priority Privilege has its own membership/reservation website for booking reservations. It is located at: http://www.priorityprivilege.com/Priority_Privilege/ Membership is separate from Priority Club but they will link your PC number to your PP membership number. You must book your reservations using the PP website or contact the membership desk to get PP accommodation benefits . When using a PP certificate, you must select/identify the type of certificate being used. Some of the certificates are transferrable. More information on regional/country benefits is available at the PP website. Hope this helps. mxm135 :) |
Originally Posted by MXM135
(Post 11211822)
mxm135 :)
Originally Posted by MXM135
(Post 11211822)
In my experience, I have had no problem having either my platinum or RA status recognized at hotels for benefit purposes.
Originally Posted by MXM135
(Post 11211822)
Membership is separate from Priority Club but they will link your PC number to your PP membership number.
Originally Posted by MXM135
(Post 11211822)
There are common benefits to the general membership, but certificates are country based.
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fsa_ea, additonal responses to your questions:...
1 - Has this included the IC Sydney in your travels? (This is the hotel at which we would spend the most nights.) If so, are Priority Privilege BOGO rates available for Club Bay View/Opera rooms (to get RA upgrade of executive suite w/ club access)? Would using the BOGOs at this hotel cover the membership fee? Apparently, IC Sydney has now excluded club rooms from being available with the PP BOGO certificates. This was not the case in my last visit. They do allow the club rooms to be booked with the 25% off certificates, but this certificate cannot be used in conjunction with an IC BOGO. In addition to the accommodation benefits, there are significant dining benefits as well that combined with accommodation, more than cover the value of the membership fee of $ 289 AUD. 2 - Can this be accomplished online? If you must call, does this require an international long distance call? When booking online, the PP website links with the IHG website and presents the PP rates requested only. You can then enter your PC number at the top of the screen, or when you are about to complete the reservation. There is no need to call the membership desk, unless, the city/country location is not available online. In that case, it would involve an international call from the US but a local/toll free call from within AUS/NZ. 3 - Are you referring to the $50 hotel credit certificates? Can't you use the free night and 25% off certificates throughout the entire region? Each member country has its own certificate/local benefit package. The AUS/NZ membership certificates are valid in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji only. The dining and 10% off advanced/best rates benefits are valid throughout the Asia-Pacific region, but the certificates are country specific. For AUS/NZ this means the accommodation BOGO, 25% off certificates and the breakfast dining certificate and the $50 certificate are limited to AUS/NZ and Fiji only. Hope this helps.... mxm135 :) |
One of the more handy benefits not published is their monthly specials, with BOGOs etc without the need to use your cert, makes the membership very worthwhile, here is this months:
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Save up to 25% Discount on Accommodation Until the end of February, receive up to 25% discount off your Best Flexible Rate when booking on your Priority Privilege Membership. Save your vouchers for another visit. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid until 28 February 2009. Must present Priority Privilege Card upon arrival. Subject to availability. InterContinental Sydney Save up to 25% on Accommodation & Keep your Certificate Internationally acclaimed as one of the world's best hotels, InterContinental Sydney is a true expression in luxury.Until the end of February receive up to 25% discount off our Best Flexible Rate when booking with your Priority Privilege Membership. Save your Certificate for another time. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone. Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your Certificate Until the end of February, Members are invited to stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 & keep the Certificate to use again on another occasion. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid 28 February 2009. Subject to availability. Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your Certificate Located on the city side of Darling Harbour, Members are invited to stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 until end February and keep their Certificate to use again on another occasion.Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid until 28 February, 2009. Subject to availability. Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your Certificate Enjoy two nights for the price of 1 (mid week) at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley in February and keep your certificate for another time. This offer is valid for Hotel Rooms and Suites, or our Self contained Two and Three Bedroom Villa's. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via Telephone. Valid to 28 February 2009. Offer is valid for bookings on Sunday to Thursday nights. Subject to availability. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 - Keep your Certificate Crowne Plaza Melbourne, on the banks of the famous Yarra River has everything you'd expect from this iconic brand.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members are invited to stay 2 nights for the price of 1 and keep their Certificate to use again on another occasion. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Discount may vary, subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Crowne Plaza Norwest Stay two nights on a weekend and receive a complimentary breakfast! Stay two nights on a weekend and receive a complimentary breakfast! Stay two consecutive nights on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday and receive a complimentary Full Buffet Breakfast in Whispers Restaurant. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid 1st of February 2009 - 28th of February 2009. Crowne Plaza Parramatta Spoil your loved one this month with our exclusive offer!!!We know it can be difficult to think of something special for your Valentine, so we have taken all the hard work out of the planning!From only $139 per night, this offer includes accommodation in a standard queen room, with complimentary upgrade, where available. Also includes room service breakfast for two and sparkling wine in your room on arrival. We will even throw in an extra special - strawberries dipped in decadent chocolate. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.The best part is that it is valid for the whole month of Love! !Valid to 28 February 2009 for bookings on Fridays and Saturdays only. Complimentary upgrade is subject to availability. Crowne Plaza Perth FREE Upgrade to River View RoomOverlooking Langley Park and the Swan River, Crowne Plaza Perth is the ideal choice for business or leisure travellers.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members receive a FREE upgrade to a river view room with balcony. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Upgrade subject to availability at booking. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise Save up to 25% on Accommodation - No Certificate RequiredLocated with walking distance to the beach, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise offers the ideal summer escape.During February receive up to 25% discount off our best flexible rate and keep your 25% Certificate for another visit. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone. Valid to 28 February 2009. Subject to availability. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Crowne Plaza Torquay Save up to 25% Discount on AccommodationCrowne Plaza Torquay on Victoria's surf coast, offers ultra modern comfort by the sea with a range of quality accommodation within a resort-style setting.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members receive up to 25% discount off the Best Flexible Rate. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February, 2009. Discount may vary, subject to availability. Holiday Inn Adelaide Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 - Keep your CertificateLocated in the heart of Adelaide, Holiday Inn Adelaide offers you the perfect location for business and leisure travel.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members are invited to stay 2 nights for the price of 1 and keep the Certificate to use again on another occasion. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Discounts may vary, subject to availability. Holiday Inn Cairns Stay 2 nights & receive the 3rd night half priceStay during the month of February and receive your 3rd night half price. Located on the Cairns Esplanade, the hotel is within walking distance to shops, entertainment, dining and the wharf; the step off point to the Great Barrier Reef. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid to 28 February 2008. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability. Holiday Inn City Centre Perth Save up to 25% Discount on AccommodationIn the centre of everything Perth has to offer, whether it be shopping, entertainment, theatre or sport, the Holiday Inn City Centre Perth is the hotel to choose - where you can be yourself.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members receive up to 25% discount off the Best Flexible Rate. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February, 2009. Discount may vary, subject to availability. Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your CertificateUntil the end of February, Members are invited to stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 and keep the Certificate to use again on another occasion. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid 1 February - 28th February 2009. Subject to availability. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport Save up to 25% Discount on AccommodationPerfectly located in the airport precinct, Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is a convenient stopover prior to catching that early morning flight.Until the end of February, Priority Privilege Members receive up to 25% discount off the Best Flexible Rate. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Discount may vary, subject to availability. Holiday Inn On Flinders Save up to 25% Discount on AccommodationThis friendly, boutique hotel is a haven of comfort and a stone's throw from everything Melbourne has to offer.Until the end of February Priority Privilege Members receive up to 25% discount off the Best Flexible Rate. No certificate is required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Discount may vary, subject to availability. Holiday Inn Old Sydney 25% off Best Flexible Rate - Keep your CertificateUntil the end of February, Members will receive 25% off our Best Flexible Rate during their stay. No certificate required. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Thursday to Sunday only and subject to availability. Holiday Inn Potts Point Stay 2 nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your CertificateUntil the end of February, Members are invited to stay 2 nights for the price of 1 and keep the Certificate to use again on another occasion. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Thursday to Sunday only and subject to availability. Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 - No Certificate Required!During February members are invited to stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 and keep their Certificate to use again on another occasion.Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise offers you modern facilities in an ideal beachside location in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via Telephone.Valid to 28 February 2009. Offer limited to 1 Certificate per stay. Subject to availability and blackout dates. Holiday Inn Sydney Airport Stay 2 nights for the Price of 1 & Keep your CertificateUntil the end of February, Members are invited to stay 2 nights for the Price of 1 and keep the Certificate to use again on another occasion. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid to 28 February 2009. Thursday to Sunday only and subject to availability. Crowne Plaza Auckland Keep your 25% Certificate in FebruaryUntil the end of February receive up to 25% discount off our Best Flexible Rate when booking on your Priority Privilege Membership - keep your 25% Certificate for another visit. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone!Valid for bookings and stays from 1st February - 28th February 2009. Crowne Plaza Queenstown Toast to summer with 10% off our Cellar-bration packageRaise your glass to Queenstown's long sunny days and take in the stunning scenery. Celebrate summer with two bottles of wine on arrival, daily breakfast for two, free car parking and an extended 1pm checkout. From $199. Members must quote PP Newsletter when booking via telephone.Rates are per room, per night. Valid 1-28 February 2009. Subject to availability. Must show Priority Privilege Card on arrival. Holiday Inn City Centre Christchurch Stay 2 Nights on either a Friday Saturday or Sunday night and enjoy both complimentary parking and breakfastTreat yourself this February to a weekend in Christchurch with a two night stay over a Friday to Sunday night. Along with a peaceful night's stay in one of our triple glazed, newly refurbished rooms, enjoy complimentary parking and daily breakfast for two. A saving of up to $35.00 per night. Members must quote PP newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid 1 February 2009 to 28 February 2008. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability. Holiday Inn On Avon Christchurch Stay 2 Nights on either a Friday Saturday or Sunday night and enjoy both complimentary parking and breakfastTreat yourself this February with a weekend in Christchurch with a two night stay over a Friday to Sunday night. Enjoy a peaceful night's stay in our garden hotel so close to all the attractions in Christchurch. Complimentary off street parking, full indoor pool and gym and complimentary breakfast each day for two. A saving of up to $25.00 per night. Members must quote PP newsletter when booking via telephone.Valid 1 February 2009 to 28 February 2008. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability |
PP questions:
I am now based in Sydney and is very interested in the PP.
1. Booking throught PP and stay will get all the benefits of PP bonus points, welcome back bonus and all similar additional points as posted on the IC Promo threads? 2. For the 50% dining benefits at participating hotels, if I dine with my wife and my 7 year old kid, only ordering 2 main courses, will it be 33% or 50% off? Do kids count as adult guest? 3. Will the BOGOF cert be useful for any rate available on the web site exluding suites? 4. are their any promo going on the membership fee? I think I remember that there are some few years ago. |
markis10, when did you get these special offers? I have received the specials for January but not for February yet and I just could have used this at IC Melbourne two days ago :mad:
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I got the email of the 3rd of Feb. In addition to the accom offers, there are some dining offfers here: http://www.priorityprivilege.com/PPANZFeb09Special.htm
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Originally Posted by cardiology
(Post 11215662)
I am now based in Sydney and is very interested in the PP.
1. Booking throught PP and stay will get all the benefits of PP bonus points, welcome back bonus and all similar additional points as posted on the IC Promo threads? 2. For the 50% dining benefits at participating hotels, if I dine with my wife and my 7 year old kid, only ordering 2 main courses, will it be 33% or 50% off? Do kids count as adult guest? 3. Will the BOGOF cert be useful for any rate available on the web site exluding suites? 4. are their any promo going on the membership fee? I think I remember that there are some few years ago. 2. Discounts apply for the number dining, however in most of the restaurants kids eat free, so for instance with me we often get breakfast for three for $30. 3. BOGO books at best flexible only. |
Originally Posted by markis10
(Post 11216690)
2. Discounts apply for the number dining, however in most of the restaurants kids eat free, so for instance with me we often get breakfast for three for $30
3. Priority Privilege Dining Discount can not be used in conjunction with any other dining discounts or offers, e.g. Kids Eat Free at Holiday Inn |
Originally Posted by perthite
(Post 11216792)
Although strictly speaking you can't use both offers:
Fortunately for most HI's they cannot charge for kids meals in the POS which means the covers are 2, so PP works well in that case. I generally use more of the hotels facilities if they show some flexibility with the rules, when they are rigid I tend to take my money elsewhere. |
YIPEE im going to SYD some great perks!^
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