Originally Posted by thepointskid
(Post 21124222)
how do you book through this program
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how do you find a TA who is affiliated
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See the first post!
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Originally Posted by friedablass
(Post 21124869)
Same question and are rooms booked with points eligible for this program?
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Originally Posted by ABG
(Post 21127065)
yes you earn SPG points... just like with FHR or Virtuoso. You can msg one of the agents who posts here (DavidO, Luxury or myself)
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Originally Posted by friedablass
(Post 21141913)
Sorry, if I wasn't clear, but I wasn't asking if the rooms booked in this program would earn points. I was asking if you can book a room in this Luxury Privileges program using Starpoints. Thanks.
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Are the luxury privilege rates eligible for suite upgrades using points?
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Is Luxury Privileges going away? Looking at some properties and it's available until Dec 31 this year, but anything after that, it's zero-ed out.
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Luxury Privileges is not going away... sometimes properties don't load rates past 31DEC. The rate will be the same as the BAR, and your TA can get the amenities applied for you even if the rates aren't yet loaded.
Originally Posted by 5DMarkIIguy
(Post 26812330)
Is Luxury Privileges going away? Looking at some properties and it's available until Dec 31 this year, but anything after that, it's zero-ed out.
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i read that starwood luxury privileges program do allow you to earn spg points from the stay booked through this program. but i also understand that this LP program require you to book through a travel agency or advisor (TA)
since the stay is booked through the TA, do you earn SPG points if you pay using Amex SPG CC? as in, will the transaction (deposit, or payment of remaining stay balance) get coded as SPG hotel? or does it get coded as the TA's company name? i guess i am refering to the potential 5X starpoints one could earn as a Starwood Gold or Platinum member. ************************************************** **** Amex SPG CC https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...erms/36182-9-0 Starpoints awarded by American Express. You will receive two StarpointsŪ from American Express for each US dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express when charged directly with participating Starwood properties, standalone Starwood retail establishments, and Starwood online stores that, in each case, are wholly owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and its affiliates. Starpoints awarded by Starwood. You will receive two Starpoints (or three Starpoints if you have Starwood Preferred GuestŪ Elite status) from Starwood for each US dollar of eligible charges under the Starwood Preferred Guest Program. Starwood associates do not receive any additional Starpoints as a Starwood Preferred Guest member for hotel stays and purchases. For information about receiving Starpoints through the Starwood Preferred Guest Program, please see the SPG Terms and Conditions at spg.com/terms. |
Originally Posted by gnomey
(Post 27245049)
i read that starwood luxury privileges program do allow you to earn spg points from the stay booked through this program. but i also understand that this LP program require you to book through a travel agency or advisor (TA)
since the stay is booked through the TA, do you earn SPG points if you pay using Amex SPG CC? as in, will the transaction (deposit, or payment of remaining stay balance) get coded as SPG hotel? or does it get coded as the TA's company name? i guess i am refering to the potential 5X starpoints one could earn as a Starwood Gold or Platinum member. ************************************************** **** Amex SPG CC https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...erms/36182-9-0 Starpoints awarded by American Express. You will receive two StarpointsŪ from American Express for each US dollar of eligible purchases charged on your Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express when charged directly with participating Starwood properties, standalone Starwood retail establishments, and Starwood online stores that, in each case, are wholly owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and its affiliates. Starpoints awarded by Starwood. You will receive two Starpoints (or three Starpoints if you have Starwood Preferred GuestŪ Elite status) from Starwood for each US dollar of eligible charges under the Starwood Preferred Guest Program. Starwood associates do not receive any additional Starpoints as a Starwood Preferred Guest member for hotel stays and purchases. For information about receiving Starpoints through the Starwood Preferred Guest Program, please see the SPG Terms and Conditions at spg.com/terms. |
You'll get SPG points no matter which credit card you use for a SPG booking. The TA will need to book the proper SET # for Luxury Privileges and enter the IATA # of a Luxury Privileges agency.
The one time you definitely won't get SPG points is if you book through a wholesaler (such as Travel Zoo, an expedia NET rate, Classic Vacations, etc.). However, wholesaler bookings could never be made with the Luxury Privileges SET. |
Originally Posted by United747
(Post 27245724)
You'll pay the hotel, so it will be coded as a SPG purchase.
Originally Posted by DavidO
(Post 27245880)
You'll get SPG points no matter which credit card you use for a SPG booking. The TA will need to book the proper SET # for Luxury Privileges and enter the IATA # of a Luxury Privileges agency.
The one time you definitely won't get SPG points is if you book through a wholesaler (such as Travel Zoo, an expedia NET rate, Classic Vacations, etc.). However, wholesaler bookings could never be made with the Luxury Privileges SET. |
FYI - just used the service and the property I was interested in (St Regis NY) offered a confirmed upgrade *AT BOOKING* which sealed the deal over Amex FHR in this case (could book one category below suite, saving the money) to have that confirmed before arrival. I'm SPG Gold, and a suite was very important on this trip, plus saved a few hundred on the rate for a lower room.
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For everyone's information, Virtuoso also has a confirmed upgrade at booking at the St. Regis New York.
In the case of XR NYC, I'd recommend booking through Luxury Privileges as the extra amenity is a $100 F&B credit. With Virtuoso, it's Afternoon Tea for two... a flexible credit is always preferable to a credit towards one specific F&B item.
Originally Posted by levilevi
(Post 28528397)
FYI - just used the service and the property I was interested in (St Regis NY) offered a confirmed upgrade *AT BOOKING* which sealed the deal over Amex FHR in this case (could book one category below suite, saving the money) to have that confirmed before arrival. I'm SPG Gold, and a suite was very important on this trip, plus saved a few hundred on the rate for a lower room.
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