Sheraton Baltimore North [Master Thread]
Apr 2, 2013, 1:01 pm
#31
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
This one is moving back to Category 3. It may take some time for all our systems to be synchronized to show this.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Apr 2, 2013 at 1:41 pm Reason: updated information
Apr 4, 2013, 6:42 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 5
That is unfortunate. Can hotels/SPG just change categories whenever they feel like it now? I thought it was once a year and members were given advanced notice...
Apr 4, 2013, 10:22 am
#33
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
3.2.d. The amount of Starpoints needed to obtain rooms at SPG Participating Hotels varies by the category of the SPG Participating Hotel and may also vary by time of year. A list of SPG Participating Hotel categories is available on the SPG Program website (www.spg.com) under "Hotel Categories". Starwood may change the category in which a specific SPG Participating Hotel is classified at any time.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Apr 4, 2013, 12:48 pm
#35
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Maryland
Programs: SPG plat,Hyatt plat, HH Gold, AA Gold, WN A list, IHG Plat, Delta pittance
Posts: 64
I just recently took advantage when it was reasonable:
Number of Starpoints redeemed: 1,500
Stay Dates: 28-MAR-2013 through 29-MAR-2013
Hotel: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Makes me wonder if SPG doesn't drop some hotels on the yearly list just to say "Look- not so bad!" only to raise them again later. It would be interesting if someone had the time to do a retrospective comparison.
I would have stayed there again in the future but not at a category 3.
Number of Starpoints redeemed: 1,500
Stay Dates: 28-MAR-2013 through 29-MAR-2013
Hotel: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Makes me wonder if SPG doesn't drop some hotels on the yearly list just to say "Look- not so bad!" only to raise them again later. It would be interesting if someone had the time to do a retrospective comparison.
I would have stayed there again in the future but not at a category 3.
Apr 12, 2013, 1:20 pm
#36
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier/LT Plat; SPG Plat/LT Gold; Hilton Gold; Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,356
My thoughts:
-Should of only been raised to category 2. It's not a Cat 3, but a Cat 2 type property. Cat 1 was a good deal.
-Shady how awards were missing as Cat 1, but back as a Cat 3
-Thank you Lurker for the advance notice!
and... Is it normal for hotels to petition that gets lowered? Did any properties that got higher Categories asked to be dropped back? :-)
-Should of only been raised to category 2. It's not a Cat 3, but a Cat 2 type property. Cat 1 was a good deal.
-Shady how awards were missing as Cat 1, but back as a Cat 3
-Thank you Lurker for the advance notice!
and... Is it normal for hotels to petition that gets lowered? Did any properties that got higher Categories asked to be dropped back? :-)
Jun 6, 2013, 9:12 pm
#37
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New York
Programs: Bonvoy LifetimeTitanium, UA Plat 2MM, LHW LeadersClub, IHGPlat, HiltonDiamnd, ASMVPG100K, WyndDiamnd
Posts: 1,227
I was planning a stay there next week at Category 1, but not at Category 3. Oh well. This came as a surprise to me.
Jan 29, 2016, 6:59 am
#38
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Any stays here recently? Are there restaurants nearby? Is parking still free here?
Also - anyone used the Birth Year Offer here? Their "offers" page shows it as available and good for 2nd and 3rd nights. However when I go to book - the rate description states 2nd night only. Not a good deal if they are excluding the 3rd night.
Also - anyone used the Birth Year Offer here? Their "offers" page shows it as available and good for 2nd and 3rd nights. However when I go to book - the rate description states 2nd night only. Not a good deal if they are excluding the 3rd night.
Jan 29, 2016, 7:46 am
#39
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlanta but Washington DC will always be home.
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold, Hyatt Explorist,, Delta Plat,
Posts: 2,075
I've stayed there a couple times in the last few months. Hotel itself is an ok Sheraton. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, I've never been bothered by noise but the hotel sure could use a refresh. Parking is not free, but rather $10 or so per night in the adjacent garage.
Skybridge over to the Towson Town Center Mall with high-end shops, Stoney River Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. CHangs.
To be frank though (my brother lives in Towson) there are much better restaurants a decent walk (or short and cheap Uber) away. My favorite restaurant in all of Towson is the 7W Bistro. My brother and I eat there nearly every time I visit. Orient Restaurant for much better Chinese than P.F. Changs. Both of these are about 1/2 mile away from the hotel.
If you're into the Bar scene, the Charles Village Pub and Patio has decent food and an excellent bar.
I've also enjoyed Strapazza (Italian), Cunningham's (Wood FIred Oven and Grill - Service is really hit or miss but food is good),
Hope this helps.
Skybridge over to the Towson Town Center Mall with high-end shops, Stoney River Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. CHangs.
To be frank though (my brother lives in Towson) there are much better restaurants a decent walk (or short and cheap Uber) away. My favorite restaurant in all of Towson is the 7W Bistro. My brother and I eat there nearly every time I visit. Orient Restaurant for much better Chinese than P.F. Changs. Both of these are about 1/2 mile away from the hotel.
If you're into the Bar scene, the Charles Village Pub and Patio has decent food and an excellent bar.
I've also enjoyed Strapazza (Italian), Cunningham's (Wood FIred Oven and Grill - Service is really hit or miss but food is good),
Hope this helps.
Last edited by dcstudent; Jan 29, 2016 at 7:55 am
Jan 29, 2016, 2:48 pm
#40
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
I've stayed there a couple times in the last few months. Hotel itself is an ok Sheraton. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, I've never been bothered by noise but the hotel sure could use a refresh. Parking is not free, but rather $10 or so per night in the adjacent garage.
Skybridge over to the Towson Town Center Mall with high-end shops, Stoney River Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. CHangs.
To be frank though (my brother lives in Towson) there are much better restaurants a decent walk (or short and cheap Uber) away. My favorite restaurant in all of Towson is the 7W Bistro. My brother and I eat there nearly every time I visit. Orient Restaurant for much better Chinese than P.F. Changs. Both of these are about 1/2 mile away from the hotel.
If you're into the Bar scene, the Charles Village Pub and Patio has decent food and an excellent bar.
I've also enjoyed Strapazza (Italian), Cunningham's (Wood FIred Oven and Grill - Service is really hit or miss but food is good),
Hope this helps.
Skybridge over to the Towson Town Center Mall with high-end shops, Stoney River Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. CHangs.
To be frank though (my brother lives in Towson) there are much better restaurants a decent walk (or short and cheap Uber) away. My favorite restaurant in all of Towson is the 7W Bistro. My brother and I eat there nearly every time I visit. Orient Restaurant for much better Chinese than P.F. Changs. Both of these are about 1/2 mile away from the hotel.
If you're into the Bar scene, the Charles Village Pub and Patio has decent food and an excellent bar.
I've also enjoyed Strapazza (Italian), Cunningham's (Wood FIred Oven and Grill - Service is really hit or miss but food is good),
Hope this helps.
Annoying that they ding us for parking though