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gbeaumont Nov 3, 2004 5:34 pm


Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
You could also be Preferred Plus if you were a Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express cardholder.

Preferred Plus benefits are pretty much the same as Corporate Preferred benefits with the exception of the 5th and 10th stay threshold bonuses. Preferred Plus has no elite bonuses; however, the credit card does for the first year of membership.

The benefits of Corporate Preferred membership in Starwood Preferred Guest are as follows:

- Two Starpoints per U. S. Dollar or equivalent spent on eligible charges.
- Ability to earn Starpoints on restaurant charges when not staying at a participating property. (US$10.00 Minimum)
- Personal profile information, including: floor, bedding, pillow, smoking preferences, and newspaper preferences.
- Choice of National or Financial weekday newspaper.
- Pre-blocked and pre-keyed room on day of arrival.
- Personalized, fast and efficient check-in.
- Special toll-free number for Starwood Preferred Guest related inquiries.
- Unlimited ability to transfer Starpoints between two accounts in the same household.
- Corporate Preferred membership credentials.
- Guaranteed late check-out of up to 4:00 p.m., based upon availability at resort properties and hotels that are considered to be conference destinations in peak season.
- Upgrade to a Preferred Room, subject to availability at time of check-in.
- Threshold bonus of 2,000 Starpoints after the 5th and 10th stays.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Specialist, E-Communications Department
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]

[This message has been edited by Starwood Lurker (edited 11-19-2002).]

William, is this still correct? And does it apply to Preferred Plus Membership?

I called *wood and they had never heard of it.
thanks

Starwood Lurker Nov 3, 2004 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by gbeaumont
William, is this still correct? And does it apply to Preferred Plus Membership? I called *wood and they had never heard of it.
thanks

Is what correct and does what apply to Preferred Plus membership?

I'd be glad to help, but I have to know what you're asking. ;)

Sincerely,


William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services

[email protected]

soonerfanatic Nov 3, 2004 6:45 pm

MBNA Credit Card- Lurker?
 
Are holders of the new MBNA SPG card for Canadians eligible to be Preferred Plus?

Starwood Lurker Nov 3, 2004 6:52 pm


Originally Posted by soonerfanatic
Are holders of the new MBNA SPG card for Canadians eligible to be Preferred Plus?

Hmmm. Good question. I'll ask and we'll see what the marketing gurus have to say, but something tells me "no" as I haven't seen it mentioned among the card benefits.

Sincerely,


William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services

[email protected]

gbeaumont Nov 3, 2004 7:15 pm


Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Is what correct and does what apply to Preferred Plus membership?

I'd be glad to help, but I have to know what you're asking. ;)

Sincerely,


William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services

[email protected]

Sorry William, I was refering to the 5 and 10 stay threshold with the 2000 point bonus for preferred plus members.

thanks

Starwood Lurker Nov 3, 2004 7:42 pm


Originally Posted by gbeaumont
Sorry William, I was refering to the 5 and 10 stay threshold with the 2000 point bonus for preferred plus members.

thanks

No, that used to be for Corporate Preferred members only. Besides this, it changed for them earlier this year (January 1st). Now Corporate members can earn two SPG50 certs based on the number of stays they have, provided they registered using the url we sent them.

Sincerely,


William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services

[email protected]

railroadtycoon Dec 21, 2004 7:00 am

business preferred guest ?
 
Recently I was checking my account and noticed I was upgraded to Preferred Business Guest (SPG AMEX CARD member) and while checking my profile I noticed I also had a Corporate/SET Number assigned ??

I don't own my own business, I thought as a amex member I'll be Preferred + member, but also why was I assigned a Corporate/Set number as well (no clue what its used for since I dont work for any major corporations)?

I don't want to run into any problems where I'm listed as a business guest (show work id?) when I have no clue lol.

Thoughts, comments?

sdflyer04 Jan 28, 2005 2:57 pm

Preferred Business Guest
 
I just logged on to my spouse's SPG account and she is listed as a "Preferred Business Guest." She has the SPG AMEX and she signed up for the AAA SPG status. Previously, I believe that she was called "Preferred Plus," at least that was what the hotels called her status when we stayed using her points in the past.

I'm just curious whether this is another name for Preferred Plus and whether this comes from the Amex or AAA or both? Or, did I just never notice this new name?

Thanks for any info.

SDFLYER

railroadtycoon Jan 28, 2005 3:39 pm

My account says the same thing, its just another wording for "PREFERRED PLUS" member.

EVA Air Jan 29, 2005 11:56 pm


Originally Posted by sdflyer04
I just logged on to my spouse's SPG account and she is listed as a "Preferred Business Guest." She has the SPG AMEX and she signed up for the AAA SPG status. Previously, I believe that she was called "Preferred Plus," at least that was what the hotels called her status when we stayed using her points in the past.

I'm just curious whether this is another name for Preferred Plus and whether this comes from the Amex or AAA or both? Or, did I just never notice this new name?

Thanks for any info.

SDFLYER

I recently signed up for SPG and the AMEX. My account also became "Preferred Business Guest" and I had a SET/Corporate Rate of 3456 in my profile. Anyone know anything about the SET/Corporate Rate?

I'm under the impression that "Preferred Business Guest" is the same as SPG Gold without the bonus points? Also, do I receive this "status" as long as I keep my AMEX, or does it expire?

Thanks!

dingo Jan 30, 2005 7:49 am

What is the preferred business designation and what does it get you?

doesun Jan 30, 2005 7:52 am

sounds like a question for the lurker. William, any news on this one?

railroadtycoon Jan 30, 2005 10:23 am

As explained in the archives.

Preferred Business Guest sometimes appears in an account, but its just another wording for "Preferred Plus" member. Your new card credentials will say "Preferred Plus".

The benefits are the same as gold except you do not get the bonus points. Its still 2pts per dollar. Its valid as long as you hold the AMEX (or AAA membership).

Search the archives for "PREFERRED PLUS"

derpelikan Mar 7, 2005 6:34 pm

breakfast
 
i think on business travel the price for breakfast is not so important. but if you do it out of your own pocket, i think you will be shocked to see that some Spg properties bill 25USD for a single breakfast.
i stayed at the sheraton moscow the last week, as i am platinum with starwood, i got a upgrade to a so called junior suite (which only had the size of a normal room) but received breakfast in the lounge. well in only managed two times to eat breakfast, as i was not in hotel or sleeping too long, but the breakfast was asesome.

anyway, a friend of mine, who has no status, last time paid 25 USD for a breakfast there.
if it is that expensive, i think i can understand people, who are going for hilton.

i suggest the following changes in the spg programm:

platinum preferred should earn 100% starpoints , i think the best customers have to get more points than gold members.

a comp. breakfast should be addet as benefit (even if you get the axx to the lounge )

this would be my ideas.

anyway, now i am with starwood and i earned up to 12000 starpoints with 3 stays. so i am quite happy with that program.

@ william. giving the highest status to centurioncard holders is a good thing.
my additional cardholder who is working for a big company moved his business travel to spg too.
so keep this benefit for ever please and i will stay with your company .

mshafrir Apr 3, 2005 9:23 am

Corporate Preferred Guest status
 
Who here has corporate preferred guest status?

On my company's website, I found the following text.


... employees who are new or existing members of Starwood Preferred Guest are eligible for Corporate Preferred Guest® status. Privileges at this unpublished level include:

4:00 pm late checkout, when available
Automatic upgrades to a Preferred Room at check-in, when available
Two Starpoints for every eligible U.S. dollar spent
Instant Awards that offer spontaneous indulgences, such as breakfast in bed, massages and more
What are other FTers success rates in getting all the privileges listed above?

Thanks!


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