Free Nights Promotion
May 8, 2009, 10:11 pm
#316
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I know the T&C explicitly excluded the friends & family rate, but since most people are getting the full stay and points credit for the f&f rate I am anxious to know if f&f stays count for free nights promo in practice 
May 8, 2009, 10:18 pm
#317
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And I wouldn't say most people are getting full credit. Reports are decidedly mixed with F&F and, as you state, the rate is not eligible, so anything you get is luck.
May 9, 2009, 12:41 am
#318
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May 9, 2009, 7:49 am
#320
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May 9, 2009, 7:58 am
#321
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Free nights not posting
After much consideration I went for the free nights, and re-booked 6reservations (to avoid being a victim of the dreaded 48h rule).
The first stay is showing on my account today, but shows up as a regular stay with base points, plat bonus etc. On the "my offer staus"-page the free nights promo shows 0 stays.
Should I worry? Or is it likely to somehow magically correct itself?
Cheers
The first stay is showing on my account today, but shows up as a regular stay with base points, plat bonus etc. On the "my offer staus"-page the free nights promo shows 0 stays.
Should I worry? Or is it likely to somehow magically correct itself?
Cheers
May 9, 2009, 7:59 am
#322
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I would contact PCR.
I don't think that's the way it's supposed to show up, but yours is the first report I've actually seen so I don't have anything to compare it to. I haven't had any stays yet myself in the promo period.
I don't think that's the way it's supposed to show up, but yours is the first report I've actually seen so I don't have anything to compare it to. I haven't had any stays yet myself in the promo period.
May 9, 2009, 2:14 pm
#323
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On SPG there is no limit of the number of nights one can earn. My goal is somewhere between 20 to 30.
In addition to the normal points + Platinum amenity + property specific promos etc one can also earn 1000 DL/NW miles at more than 300 SPG properties during the promotional period.
IMHO there is no doubt that the SPG promos is much better. YMMV as always.
May 9, 2009, 3:17 pm
#324
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May 9, 2009, 3:37 pm
#325
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SPG defines weekend as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So 20-30 nights equal 7-10 weeks. Given that there are 22 weeks between May & Sep, it's quite doable.
May 9, 2009, 4:04 pm
#326
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Exactly. I am taking the Summer off and can spend the weekends at SPG properties around the world and then park myself to W Westwood or SLS for September weekends when I am back in LA.
May 9, 2009, 4:37 pm
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May 9, 2009, 4:38 pm
#328
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I am quite happy with IHG's free night promo, my only concern now is availability.
I prefer IHG's over SPG's because I can get 4 free nights based on nights but only 1 or 2 free SPG's nights based on stays. I need weekdays not weekends and IHG has better properties where I need to go.
I suppose for those who practically live in hotels SPG has a better offer. I only stay in hotels for business and vacation only during Xmas/New Year eves time.
I prefer IHG's over SPG's because I can get 4 free nights based on nights but only 1 or 2 free SPG's nights based on stays. I need weekdays not weekends and IHG has better properties where I need to go.
I suppose for those who practically live in hotels SPG has a better offer. I only stay in hotels for business and vacation only during Xmas/New Year eves time.