St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach, FL [Master Thread]
Dec 22, 2012, 10:26 am
#76
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
thank you guys for your replies!
Cabana is an interesting idea. I did once rent a cabana for my brithday at the Diplomat, it came out pricey though.
I am in fact starwood meeting planner, however, I don't like a meeting room idea - Suite would be more comfortable and relaxing and balcony is a nice addition. I've had my fair share of meeting room events and it is not something I would enjoy.
I do see that promo has expired, so I guess i will splurge 30K points, its OK with me, as long as it won't be a problem bringing my guests in and bring some catering in - like sushi, fruite platter etc.
Cabana is an interesting idea. I did once rent a cabana for my brithday at the Diplomat, it came out pricey though.
I am in fact starwood meeting planner, however, I don't like a meeting room idea - Suite would be more comfortable and relaxing and balcony is a nice addition. I've had my fair share of meeting room events and it is not something I would enjoy.
I do see that promo has expired, so I guess i will splurge 30K points, its OK with me, as long as it won't be a problem bringing my guests in and bring some catering in - like sushi, fruite platter etc.
Dec 24, 2012, 3:08 am
#77
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CLE
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over $1,000.00 a night
Was looking for a room this weekend, all that is avalaible is over $1,000.00a night. I wounder what for that. Has anyone paid over 1K for a hotel room.
I have been there for drinks, it is very nice.
I have been there for drinks, it is very nice.
Dec 25, 2012, 10:20 pm
#79
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It is for two persons in the same room.
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Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Dec 26, 2012, 9:55 am
#80
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
No one answered this yet?
It is for two persons in the same room.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
It is for two persons in the same room.
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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
I booked Grand Lux Ocnfrnt Jr St No-smk, Smoke-free. As a Plat, which upgrade should I be upgraded now? Is it too unrealistic to expect Deluxe Oceanfront Suite?
Dec 26, 2012, 11:57 am
#81
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Dec 26, 2012, 11:57 am
#82
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Jan 7, 2013, 12:35 pm
#83
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
I think you have already booked what is the standard suite at this property, so there probably will not be an upgrade beyond that. YMMV, however.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Jan 7, 2013, 12:41 pm
#84
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Jan 7, 2013, 12:43 pm
#85
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If you book a standard room, you'll be upgraded (based on availability) to a select standard suite.
From the T&C
Upgrades to best available room at check-in, including Standard Suites
Subject to availability at check-in for the length of the stay, provided the room was not booked through a pre-paid third-party channel. Specialty Suites such as, but not limited to, premium view, Presidential, Honeymoon, and multiple bedroom suites are excluded. This benefit does not apply to all-suite hotels. Best rooms are identified by each property and may not include upgraded Towers level accommodations unless Towers level accommodations are booked originally. The upgrade benefit is available for one room for the personal use of the Member only, regardless of the number of additional rooms purchased by the Member. This benefit is not offered at Aloft and Element properties.
Subject to availability at check-in for the length of the stay, provided the room was not booked through a pre-paid third-party channel. Specialty Suites such as, but not limited to, premium view, Presidential, Honeymoon, and multiple bedroom suites are excluded. This benefit does not apply to all-suite hotels. Best rooms are identified by each property and may not include upgraded Towers level accommodations unless Towers level accommodations are booked originally. The upgrade benefit is available for one room for the personal use of the Member only, regardless of the number of additional rooms purchased by the Member. This benefit is not offered at Aloft and Element properties.
May I ask what makes you think that if you book a suite, you'll be upgraded above that?
Jan 7, 2013, 12:59 pm
#86
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
Well, I have been a Plat for a few years now and am always upgraded to the next category of the one booked. Since it is my twin baby shower, I decided to splurge 32.5K points and book a Junior Suite, in hopes that I will get upgraded to at least a 2-3oom Suite, so I can have a living room large enough to fit 10-12 people. It also seems to be the case with this post:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19568740-post47.html
Now it seems like there was no point for me to spend so many points on a room that costs 15k points just a few months ago....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19568740-post47.html
Now it seems like there was no point for me to spend so many points on a room that costs 15k points just a few months ago....
Jan 7, 2013, 1:04 pm
#87
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you are correct in that we are suppose to be UPed to the best available room when checking in, that can be more then 1 cat above what we booked.BUT its limited and ends with Standard Suites. So book a standard suite and bingo no matter what is available they need not UP you to any of them,thats where William and Kennected are correct
So by booking a standard suite you should get 1 w/o rolling the dice had you booked a room under that if youd end up with that standard suite. But since you booked the top level of a free UP it ends there as well Officially
The 1 cat up is a Marriott thingy but by them even Standard suites are excluded from that pool
Jan 7, 2013, 1:14 pm
#88
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 542
I dont mean to contradict either Wiliam or Kennected, all 3 of you are correct.
you are correct in that we are suppose to be UPed to the best available room when checking in, that can be more then 1 cat above what we booked.BUT its limited and ends with Standard Suites. So book a standard suite and bingo no matter what is available they need not UP you to any of them,thats where William and Kennected are correct
So by booking a standard suite you should get 1 w/o rolling the dice had you booked a room under that if youd end up with that standard suite. But since you booked the top level of a free UP it ends there as well Officially
The 1 cat up is a Marriott thingy but by them even Standard suites are excluded from that pool
you are correct in that we are suppose to be UPed to the best available room when checking in, that can be more then 1 cat above what we booked.BUT its limited and ends with Standard Suites. So book a standard suite and bingo no matter what is available they need not UP you to any of them,thats where William and Kennected are correct
So by booking a standard suite you should get 1 w/o rolling the dice had you booked a room under that if youd end up with that standard suite. But since you booked the top level of a free UP it ends there as well Officially
The 1 cat up is a Marriott thingy but by them even Standard suites are excluded from that pool
Jan 7, 2013, 2:00 pm
#89
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Location: Austin, Texas
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I thought that Jr Suites are not standard suites.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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