Free Nights Promotion
Apr 22, 2009, 4:25 am
#61
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kent, UK
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Again T&Cs #13: "Free Nights will not count toward achieving Elite status, but the nights stayed during the Promotion Period will count toward achieving Elite status."
Apr 22, 2009, 9:02 am
#62
Join Date: May 2006
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1. Eligibility: Must be a Priority Club® Rewards (“PCR”) member (“Member”) to participate in this Promotion. To join PCR for free, visit www.priorityclub.com. Must register PCR membership number in advance at www.getafreenight.com and provide a valid email address. Residents of Japan are not eligible.
Apr 22, 2009, 9:05 am
#63
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Apr 22, 2009, 2:10 pm
#64
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: DFW
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I'm more concerned with stay credits than points. I've read the T&Cs but am confused as to whether I would get stay credits for the 8 nights I stay to get the 4 free nights. I know I won't get points, but will I get qualifying night stay credit? Also, what is your opinion on using the 2-4-1 rate to get the required nights? Would I have to stay 8 nights at the 2-4-1 or 16 nights?
Apr 22, 2009, 2:15 pm
#65
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the nights stayed during the Promotion Period will count toward achieving Elite status.
2-4-1 is entitled to 1 night of credit. These stays often post at 2 nights. However, they sometimes post at 1 night and sometimes at 0 nights, in which case PC will grant at least one night as a correction.
Apr 22, 2009, 2:17 pm
#66
Join Date: May 2005
Location: 1A
Posts: 1,350
I'm more concerned with stay credits than points. I've read the T&Cs but am confused as to whether I would get stay credits for the 8 nights I stay to get the 4 free nights. I know I won't get points, but will I get qualifying night stay credit? Also, what is your opinion on using the 2-4-1 rate to get the required nights? Would I have to stay 8 nights at the 2-4-1 or 16 nights?
As to 241 stays - it always counts as 2 nights for me. YMMV.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:13 pm
#67
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
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http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/...ing/promo.html
page is up and you can register, but bookfreenight link doesn't work
page is up and you can register, but bookfreenight link doesn't work
Apr 23, 2009, 9:31 pm
#68
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Now we all know that it is possible to speak to five employees and get five (or six!) different answers, but the PCR rep I just spoke to said that the free night inventory is the same as the award night (for points) inventory.
This is a good thing, IMHO, as PCR generally has good award night availability.
This is a good thing, IMHO, as PCR generally has good award night availability.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:36 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: AA Exp, Starwood Platinum, Priority Club Platinum RA, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 318
9. Frequency Credits:
(a) During Promotion Period: Once registered for this Promotion and during the Promotion Period, Members will not earn base or elite Priority Club points, airline miles, or any other frequency credit earning preference Members have chosen (“Frequency Credits”) for the room rate, food and beverage charges or any other incidental charges for any stays at any IHG hotel (except at hotels in those countries in which the Promotion is void), whether pursuant to this Promotion or otherwise, even if the Member has previously registered for, or is otherwise qualified for, another promotion and even if the Member has already earned the maximum of four Free Nights during the Promotion Period. In other words, participation in this Promotion excludes the receipt of base and elite Frequency Credits for stays from the date of registration for this Promotion until July 3, 2009. Bonus Frequency Credits, however, will be awarded pursuant to the terms of any other promotion in which Member is participating.
(b) During Redemption Period: During the Redemption Period, Members will not earn any Frequency Credits for the Free Night room rate equivalent and applicable taxes; however, base and elite Frequency Credits will be awarded for all other eligible charges to the Member's room (except at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, where points are awarded per stay only), subject to PCR Membership Terms and Conditions, found at www.priorityclub.com.
I understand that I wouldn't receive points during this promotion period but does it only count towards regular points? If I booked a room rate that at an Indigo with 5K bonus points would I get those points? I don't understand what a bonus frequency credit is. Maybe I just don't get the wording. Thanks.
-Dave-
(a) During Promotion Period: Once registered for this Promotion and during the Promotion Period, Members will not earn base or elite Priority Club points, airline miles, or any other frequency credit earning preference Members have chosen (“Frequency Credits”) for the room rate, food and beverage charges or any other incidental charges for any stays at any IHG hotel (except at hotels in those countries in which the Promotion is void), whether pursuant to this Promotion or otherwise, even if the Member has previously registered for, or is otherwise qualified for, another promotion and even if the Member has already earned the maximum of four Free Nights during the Promotion Period. In other words, participation in this Promotion excludes the receipt of base and elite Frequency Credits for stays from the date of registration for this Promotion until July 3, 2009. Bonus Frequency Credits, however, will be awarded pursuant to the terms of any other promotion in which Member is participating.
(b) During Redemption Period: During the Redemption Period, Members will not earn any Frequency Credits for the Free Night room rate equivalent and applicable taxes; however, base and elite Frequency Credits will be awarded for all other eligible charges to the Member's room (except at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, where points are awarded per stay only), subject to PCR Membership Terms and Conditions, found at www.priorityclub.com.
I understand that I wouldn't receive points during this promotion period but does it only count towards regular points? If I booked a room rate that at an Indigo with 5K bonus points would I get those points? I don't understand what a bonus frequency credit is. Maybe I just don't get the wording. Thanks.
-Dave-
Apr 23, 2009, 9:37 pm
#70
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
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so free nights include IC?
It also looks like the hotel reservation must be made with 48 hours or after the registration. Then, all my non-refundable reservation now will not count towards the free nights but will I get points for those nights?
It also looks like the hotel reservation must be made with 48 hours or after the registration. Then, all my non-refundable reservation now will not count towards the free nights but will I get points for those nights?
Apr 23, 2009, 9:42 pm
#71
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The other big thing to note is that the reservations have to be made after registration (well, actually up to 48 hours prior to registration). If you have a stay during the Promo period after you've registered, but that stay was booked prior to your promo registration, it is conceivable that you could get nada for that stay--neither base/elite points nor stay credit under this promo. That would be bad.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:44 pm
#72
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That's unfair, but that is the way it appears to be written.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:47 pm
#73
Join Date: Apr 2005
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That's my understanding. You forgo base (10 pts/USD-HI, HIX, Indigo, CP; 5pts/USD--Candlewood/Staybridge; or 2K points/Stay--IC) and the 10% Gold/50% Platinum bonus points for participating in this promo.
The other big thing to note is that the reservations have to be made after registration (well, actually up to 48 hours prior to registration). If you have a stay during the Promo period after you've registered, but that stay was booked prior to your promo registration, it is conceivable that you could get nada for that stay--neither base/elite points nor stay credit under this promo. That would be bad.
The other big thing to note is that the reservations have to be made after registration (well, actually up to 48 hours prior to registration). If you have a stay during the Promo period after you've registered, but that stay was booked prior to your promo registration, it is conceivable that you could get nada for that stay--neither base/elite points nor stay credit under this promo. That would be bad.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:47 pm
#74
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Here are the T&C for the double points alternative promo:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/.../doubletc.html
Note here--the double points start on the second qualifying stay (except at Staybridge and Candlewood, where they begin on the first stay). Unlike the Free Nights promo, it is valid in Japan (excluding ANA hotels, but including ANA cobranded hotels).
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/.../doubletc.html
Note here--the double points start on the second qualifying stay (except at Staybridge and Candlewood, where they begin on the first stay). Unlike the Free Nights promo, it is valid in Japan (excluding ANA hotels, but including ANA cobranded hotels).
Apr 23, 2009, 10:03 pm
#75
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E, PC Plat Amb
Posts: 329
That's my understanding. You forgo base (10 pts/USD-HI, HIX, Indigo, CP; 5pts/USD--Candlewood/Staybridge; or 2K points/Stay--IC) and the 10% Gold/50% Platinum bonus points for participating in this promo.
The other big thing to note is that the reservations have to be made after registration (well, actually up to 48 hours prior to registration). If you have a stay during the Promo period after you've registered, but that stay was booked prior to your promo registration, it is conceivable that you could get nada for that stay--neither base/elite points nor stay credit under this promo. That would be bad.
The other big thing to note is that the reservations have to be made after registration (well, actually up to 48 hours prior to registration). If you have a stay during the Promo period after you've registered, but that stay was booked prior to your promo registration, it is conceivable that you could get nada for that stay--neither base/elite points nor stay credit under this promo. That would be bad.
Can free nights be booked for other people? or only for the member?
In SPG's free weekend night promo, the free night can only be used by the member (Not Transferrable)
Last edited by Queen438; Apr 23, 2009 at 10:10 pm