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Originally Posted by choptliva
OK. The promotion code you want to make sure they put onto your account is A1K. This was discussed in detail in a previous thread, and William had given us specific directions about how to do it. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ht=gold+update The discussion about the AAA promo itself was scattered throughout that very long thread, so be a bit patient. But it's worth it! :)
Regardless, I called the SPG Gold number, instead of the 866-number on that SPG-AAA link -- that number simply sends you to AAA reservations, who know nothing about this. The very helpful Candice at Gold had no problem at all adding AAA as the external mktng partner and the A1K promo is the code she used to do it. So, that's the trick... call SPG and use that terminology and the doors open! ^ |
Thanks to all...I just called SPG and added A1K as a promo to my account, so I'll get the extra 1000 points for my stay in the Bahamas.
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Thank you
If you have not signed up for the AAA bonus promo, here's the link. No reason to miss out on bonus points, eh? http://www.starwood.com/promotions/...ml?category=AAA |
I am Gold and I just called and registered as well. Thanks!
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I just added as well, gracias.
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Thanks
As a AAA member and SW gold, I almost missed this one...thanks to the posters here I called, got my AAA crddit recognized and already got 1000 pts each for my last two stays...
You're awesome--thanks! |
Originally Posted by gretchendz
As a AAA member and SW gold, I almost missed this one...thanks to the posters here I called, got my AAA crddit recognized and already got 1000 pts each for my last two stays...
You're awesome--thanks! same here.. I missed it too... Got my points yesterday Thanks |
Starwood Corporate Pref
Hi everyone;
I have just recieved my Corporate Preferred Guest package. It says I can get Automatic upgrades to a Preferred Room at check-in. Is this the same as a club room with comp breakfest? Thanks. |
Officially, there is no free breakfast at SPG - even for Platinums.
At properties with a club lounge that do serve breakfast (not all), the breakfast is a benefit of being upgraded. Whether you get upgraded to the club floor or not depends on the property; they don't have to (but most do try). |
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Originally Posted by SQUAD55
Hi everyone;
I have just recieved my Corporate Preferred Guest package. It says I can get Automatic upgrades to a Preferred Room at check-in. Is this the same as a club room with comp breakfest? Thanks. |
A preferred room may mean a better view, a higher floor, or generally just not the worst room at the hotel. And even that is 'subject to availability'. Club rooms are often considered to be in a higher category from 'preferred' and thus Gold and 'Corporate Preferred' members are not entitled to them. However this varies by property.
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Normal Room over Club Room
Thanks for the replies
I have the following rates for the Sheraton LAX Normal Room 85.00 Club Room 110.00 Do you guys think the club room is worth the extra money? |
If there is alcohol and that interests you, seems like you can have about three drinks to make up the difference, or evening snacks, or morning breakfast.
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How is the Corporate Preferred compared to other level?
I have been at Preferred + level. I just received the Corporate Preferred package. Is this an upgrade from my original level?
There doesn't seem to be any differences except for the "Preferred Room Upgrade." :rolleyes: |
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).] I called *wood and they had never heard of it. thanks |
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 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] |
MBNA Credit Card- Lurker?
Are holders of the new MBNA SPG card for Canadians eligible to be Preferred Plus?
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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] |
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] thanks |
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 Sincerely, William R. Sanders Customer Service Coordinator Starwood Preferred Services [email protected] |
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? |
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 |
My account says the same thing, its just another wording for "PREFERRED PLUS" member.
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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 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! |
What is the preferred business designation and what does it get you?
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sounds like a question for the lurker. William, any news on this one?
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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" |
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 . |
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 Thanks! |
I have had the late checkout and also been offered free health club use when it would have otherwise cost.
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Two Starpoints for every eligible U.S. dollar spent Instant Awards that offer spontaneous indulgences, such as breakfast in bed, massages and more |
Originally Posted by UpgradeMe
These hardly qualify as "privileges," since they apply to all SPG members.
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Originally Posted by mshafrir
Are you sure about this? What is the two points for every dollar spent and the instant awards privileges?
I can't get to the SPG site at the moment to find the exact text, but any preferred guest can use their starpoints on the spot for things during your stay, like room service (I think) or spa treatments or something of the like. Preferred Guest, Preferred Plus and Corporate Preferred Guests all earn 2 starpoints per dollar spent at the hotel. Gold Preferred and Plat Preferred earn 3 starpoints per dollar spent. |
I'm corporate preferred and you really don't get anything except a slightly different card. Maybe you get a room upgrade...but it is hard to tell the difference from the standard room. I will see about the health club tomorrow...regular members are charged $8 so that would be a plus.
As I would otherwise be a Preferred member, I guess anything above and beyond is a plus. |
Confused about status - gold v. preferred plus
Thanks to all the advice on this forum, I applied for the Amex Starwood card after cancelling my old Amex skymiles card. My understanding is that my status is preferred plus, giving me late checkout, and automatic upgrade, if available.
My husband also has a Starwood account, which I discovered yesterday is Gold (apparently because he was signed up through a corporate amenity program). When I checked to see what gold status means, the description sounds identical to my preferred plus, i.e., late checkout, automatic upgrade. My question: is there any difference? Would I have a better chance of upgrades if I moved my award points to his account, and made award stay reservations there? Obviously, I need to use my own account to get points on the Amex for a paid stay. Bottom line, what is the difference, if any, between preferred plus, and gold? |
Originally Posted by msjhop
Thanks to all the advice on this forum, I applied for the Amex Starwood card after cancelling my old Amex skymiles card. My understanding is that my status is preferred plus, giving me late checkout, and automatic upgrade, if available.
My husband also has a Starwood account, which I discovered yesterday is Gold (apparently because he was signed up through a corporate amenity program). When I checked to see what gold status means, the description sounds identical to my preferred plus, i.e., late checkout, automatic upgrade. My question: is there any difference? Would I have a better chance of upgrades if I moved my award points to his account, and made award stay reservations there? Obviously, I need to use my own account to get points on the Amex for a paid stay. Bottom line, what is the difference, if any, between preferred plus, and gold? |
I was preferred plus, then gold, and am now preferred plus again. On paper, the benefits are the same (except for the 50% point bonus for Gold). In my experience, I was much more likely to get upgraded to a preferred room as a Gold than as preferred plus. It may have been differences between the hotels I was staying at (the extent of participation does seem to vary quite a bit by hotel), but I can't imagine the person at the front desk saying to me, "Oh, Mr. Goodman, I see you're a Preferred Plus Guest...we've got an upgraded room on a preferred floor for you," but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I've never been given late check-out with either status. |
Originally Posted by choptliva
Gold gets you 50% bonus in points. I think that's about it. :) And welcome to FT!
Am I missing something? |
Yes and no. You technically earn 4 points per dollar if Gold and paying with the AMEX.
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