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iwin1015 Jul 19, 2018 11:59 pm

FAQ : Suite Night Awards - SNA - questions and discussion thread
 
Would like to know
1. If the existing suite night from SPG can be used in Marriott properties
2. If there is any difference between the SPG issued suite nights and Marriott issued suite nights

Anyone has insight?

myko85 Jul 20, 2018 1:12 am

I think after the merger, you should be able to use SNA at Marriott properties. My understanding is that Marriott hotels have fewer suites than SPG hotels.

Starwood Lurker III Jul 20, 2018 3:03 am


Originally Posted by iwin1015 (Post 29993519)
Would like to know
1. If the existing suite night from SPG can be used in Marriott properties
2. If there is any difference between the SPG issued suite nights and Marriott issued suite nights

Anyone has insight?


We will continue to honor existing Suite Night Awards until expiration dates and they can be used at participating Marriott Rewards and SPG brands and properties after the merger.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]

cln Jul 20, 2018 6:45 am

Thanks for clarification !

MSPeconomist Jul 20, 2018 6:47 am


Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker III (Post 29993818)
We will continue to honor existing Suite Night Awards until expiration dates and they can be used at participating Marriott Rewards and SPG brands and properties after the merger.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]

Does this include SPG SNAs earned last year and expiring on December 31, 2018?

cln Jul 20, 2018 6:49 am

I guess "existing" includes those...

controller1 Jul 20, 2018 8:18 am


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 29994281)
Does this include SPG SNAs earned last year and expiring on December 31, 2018?


Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker III (Post 29993818)
We will continue to honor existing Suite Night Awards until expiration dates and they can be used at participating Marriott Rewards and SPG brands and properties after the merger.

Best Regards,

Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

[email protected]

Not understanding your concern. It appears Christina’s statement is pretty clear.

MSPeconomist Jul 20, 2018 9:18 am


Originally Posted by controller1 (Post 29994595)




Not understanding your concern. It appears Christina’s statement is pretty clear.

I'm trying to get an absolutely clear answer.

Note also that the "merger" of Marriott and Starwood has already occurred, so does the word "merger" here mean that we must first take the step of merging our accounts or can SNAs be used in Marriott (and presumably also RC) hotels at any time after the new combined program begins, presumably at some undetermined date in August?

ClimbingCook Jul 20, 2018 9:22 am

Err, does this include Ritz Carlton properties?

Starwood Lurker Jul 20, 2018 9:47 am


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 29994801)
I'm trying to get an absolutely clear answer.

Note also that the "merger" of Marriott and Starwood has already occurred, so does the word "merger" here mean that we must first take the step of merging our accounts or can SNAs be used in Marriott (and presumably also RC) hotels at any time after the new combined program begins, presumably at some undetermined date in August?

For clarity, Christina is referencing the combination/merger of the frequent stay programs. Combining/merging your accounts will have no affect on existing SNA's. They will be in your SPG account until they expire if you choose not to combine accounts and they will transfer to the combined account if you choose to do so.

Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC

[email protected]

Starwood Lurker Jul 20, 2018 9:49 am


Originally Posted by ClimbingCook (Post 29994819)
Err, does this include Ritz Carlton properties?

No.

A6. Can SNAs be used at all brands -- in particular, can they be used at Ritz-Carltons? If so, and if an SNA is used at a Ritz-Carlton to upgrade to a room category that includes club access or breakfast, will those features be honored despite those not being elite benefits at Ritz-Carltons?


No - not all hotels will participate. A list of non-participating brands and resorts will be available via the SNA terms and conditions in early August. Brands that will not participate at launch are: The Ritz-Carlton, Protea Hotels, Aloft, Element, Design Hotels, All-Suite Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club and participating Vistana properties. <added by Starwood Lurker 18May18>
Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC

[email protected]

playbbg Jul 20, 2018 9:57 am


Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker (Post 29994907)
No.

A6. Can SNAs be used at all brands -- in particular, can they be used at Ritz-Carltons? If so, and if an SNA is used at a Ritz-Carlton to upgrade to a room category that includes club access or breakfast, will those features be honored despite those not being elite benefits at Ritz-Carltons?



Best regards,

William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC

[email protected]

That is most unfortunate. can you perhaps explain why RC would be excluded from this yet other luxury brands are included?

M.dA.R. Jul 20, 2018 10:00 am


Originally Posted by playbbg (Post 29994945)
That is most unfortunate. can you perhaps explain why RC would be excluded from this yet other luxury brands are included?

Because Marriott decided so...

CPRich Jul 20, 2018 10:51 am

...and it's their program.

UA-NYC Jul 20, 2018 11:04 am


Originally Posted by CPRich (Post 29995145)
...and it's their program.

I think I and others would have been OK with SNAs just allowing lounge access at RCs (possibly skipping the actual suite)

Won't be giving RCs any business...


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