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Mar 19, 2011 | 6:23 pm

#286

dc_traveler

Join Date: Feb 2009

Posts: 64

Any thoughts on whether Corporate Preferred versus Preferred Plus is more likely to result in upgrades? I can qualify for both depending on whether I use an organizational membership or SPG Amex (I think), but am wondering which will look better on my account to front desks. I recognize that these levels are at the bottom of the totem pole. I should hit Gold in April so it may not matter any more but because I have a couple of stays coming up would love to get any upgrades I can.

Mar 22, 2011 | 7:05 pm

#287

MIT_SBM

Join Date: Apr 2010

Programs: HGP/SPG: Apprentice Kettle; UA/AA/DL: Journeyman Kettle

Posts: 866

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Originally Posted by dc_traveler

Any thoughts on whether Corporate Preferred versus Preferred Plus is more likely to result in upgrades?

Reading this thread, I can not find a definitive answer to exactly what the difference is between Corporate Preferred and Preferred Plus. Can someone spell it out for me?

Mar 22, 2011 | 7:29 pm

#288

justspg

Join Date: Dec 2010

Programs: spg gold, CO Platinum, MR Gold

Posts: 619

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Originally Posted by MIT_SBM

Reading this thread, I can not find a definitive answer to exactly what the difference is between Corporate Preferred and Preferred Plus. Can someone spell it out for me?

no difference for the benefits..

Mar 22, 2011 | 9:23 pm

#289

Starwood Lurker II

Company Representative - Starwood

Join Date: Apr 2005

Location: Singapore

Programs: SPG

Posts: 4,002

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Originally Posted by justspg

no difference for the benefits..

There is a difference though some may find it insignificant. Corporate members will receive one 50% off Rack award after two eligible stays. But the member will have to register as per instructions given in their Corporate Preferred kit.

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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Mar 23, 2011 | 7:21 am

#290

discostu

Join Date: Dec 2010

Programs: Club Awesome

Posts: 112

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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker II

where would one get a preferred kit? I am a member through the AICPA but have never received anything from either the AICPA or SPG.

Mar 23, 2011 | 11:50 am

#291

MIT_SBM

Join Date: Apr 2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker II

There is a difference though some may find it insignificant. Corporate members will receive one 50% off Rack award after two eligible stays. But the member will have to register as per instructions given in their Corporate Preferred kit.

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Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Thank you for the response. I don't think that is insignificant, but alas I am not eligible for the Corporate Preferred just the Preferred Plus.

Mar 23, 2011 | 10:03 pm

#292

Starwood Lurker II

Company Representative - Starwood

Join Date: Apr 2005

Location: Singapore

Programs: SPG

Posts: 4,002

Quote:

Originally Posted by discostu

where would one get a preferred kit? I am a member through the AICPA but have never received anything from either the AICPA or SPG.

You may ring up to SPG to request for a membership kit to be sent to you. It should be included together with your membership card.

[email protected]

Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd

Jun 30, 2011 | 4:19 am

#293

uElliots

Join Date: Aug 2009

Posts: 442

Where do these two programs fall in the Plat, gold, blue heirachy?

Jun 30, 2011 | 7:12 am

#294

mlad1101

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: NYC

Programs: SPG Plat, Emerald Exec., PC Plat, AA, CO, DL, UBS Charter Card, Palladium Card, Amex Plat

Posts: 1,694

Quote:

Originally Posted by uElliots

Where do these two programs fall in the Plat, gold, blue heirachy?

You sure you have the right hotel chain? There is no "blue" level at SPG.

If you were indeed referring to SPG they fall below Gold, roughly on the level of general member and pretty much any general member can get either if they take a few minutes. There are no requirements in terms of stays/nights etc.

Jun 30, 2011 | 7:22 am

#295

GUWonder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by uElliots

Where do these two programs fall in the Plat, gold, blue heirachy?

Platinum, Gold, Corporate/Preferred Plus, SPG general member in about that order -- at least if ignoring other factors.

Mar 16, 2012 | 11:51 am

#296

TRRed

Join Date: Aug 2001

Location: Erie, CO USA

Programs: UA, M&M, AA, AS, Marriott, et al

Posts: 1,565

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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker II

Is this still a current benefit of the Corporate Preferred program?

Thanks.

Oct 19, 2012 | 3:37 pm

#297

CastAStone

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: CMH

Programs: US. HH Diamond but chasing Hyatt

Posts: 108

Welcome Gift

I've seen this Preferred Plus described as Gold without the 50% bonus, and I've seen it described as 4PM Checkout and non-guaranteed room upgrades. But those aren't the same thing, because Gold members also now get a welcome gift.

Do Preferred Plus members get a welcome gift? It wasn't spelled out in the mailing I received today.

Thanks!

Oct 20, 2012 | 12:53 am

#298

GUWonder

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Originally Posted by CastAStone

No welcome amenity for that level.

Oct 30, 2012 | 2:58 pm

#299

pWei

Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: SIN, BOS

Programs: Atmos Plat (75k/OWE), Accor Plat

Posts: 1,117

Preferred Guest Plus

Does this tier still exist?

I just called to get this re-added to my account (lost it after being elevated to Gold and losing that) and was told that it no longer exists. I got bumped to that as I am a TD Ameritrade client. Perhaps other organizations/affiliation offer it?