Corporate Preferred/Preferred Plus Program [Master Thread]
Nov 3, 2004 | 5:34 pm
#136
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Aeropolan Super Elite SPG Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 283
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).]
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).]
I called *wood and they had never heard of it.
thanks
Nov 3, 2004 | 6:23 pm
#137
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
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
thanks
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]
Nov 3, 2004 | 6:52 pm
#139
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Originally Posted by soonerfanatic
Are holders of the new MBNA SPG card for Canadians eligible to be Preferred Plus?
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
Nov 3, 2004 | 7:15 pm
#140
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Aeropolan Super Elite SPG Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 283
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]
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]
thanks
Nov 3, 2004 | 7:42 pm
#141
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
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
thanks
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
Dec 21, 2004 | 7:00 am
#142
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Riding the rails
Programs: Japan Forum, Skyteam Elite Plus, BW Diamond Select, HHonors Gold, NWA, DL, NH
Posts: 1,936
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?
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?
Jan 28, 2005 | 2:57 pm
#143
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 502
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
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
Jan 29, 2005 | 11:56 pm
#145
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, AS Atmos Silver, HH Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 795
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'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'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!
Last edited by EVA Air; Jan 30, 2005 at 12:09 am
Jan 30, 2005 | 10:23 am
#148
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Riding the rails
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Posts: 1,936
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"
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"
Mar 7, 2005 | 6:34 pm
#149
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: Darth Vader of AMEX, A ladys best friend of Hilton, Pt78 of SPG, *G ,*S, ANA VIP
Posts: 3,970
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 .
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 .
Apr 3, 2005 | 9:23 am
#150
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: UA & SPG
Posts: 257
Corporate Preferred Guest status
Who here has corporate preferred guest status?
On my company's website, I found the following text.
What are other FTers success rates in getting all the privileges listed above?
Thanks!
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
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
Thanks!