Two different types of internet.....
Sep 23, 2011 | 9:25 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 106
Two different types of internet.....
Hello all,
I've been staying at a SpringHill Suites lately that has their basic free wi-fi and then a premium one that is supposedly 4x faster than the original internet but is something like $8/day. Does anyone know if the free internet for Platinum members applies to this? The basic wi-fi is good, but I would like the enhanced so I can talk to my son back home through a webcam when I'm on the road for work. Any info would be appreciated.
Zach
I've been staying at a SpringHill Suites lately that has their basic free wi-fi and then a premium one that is supposedly 4x faster than the original internet but is something like $8/day. Does anyone know if the free internet for Platinum members applies to this? The basic wi-fi is good, but I would like the enhanced so I can talk to my son back home through a webcam when I'm on the road for work. Any info would be appreciated.
Zach
Sep 23, 2011 | 9:31 am
#2
In Memoriam
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: dallas texas usa
Programs: aa plt 4.9MM LTAC
Posts: 14,828
springhill should have the answer....try an email & hope they reply w/yes....print to show on checkin....good luck...
Sep 23, 2011 | 9:36 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP MM, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Ti, UA Silver
Posts: 5,206
Don't know if it applies to SHS but I stayed at a Ren recently that offered a standard internet and a "premium" (faster) internet. As a plat I got the premium for free.
Sep 23, 2011 | 10:28 am
#4
Moderator, Marriott Bonvoy & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: McKinney, TX, USA
Programs: United Silver; AA Plat/2MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,775
It would definitely be nice if Marriott came out and stated that Plats get the highest I-net access option as a benefit.
SPG does that for their Plats.
SPG does that for their Plats.
Sep 23, 2011 | 11:04 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
Unfortunately, I have been told in the past that I would have to pay extra for the faster option at a SHS. I have not taken this up with Marriott, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.
Sep 25, 2011 | 11:59 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IND
Programs: UA Gold, MR Plat
Posts: 38
I stayed at a FS Marriott recently that had the two tiers. The website where you "login" said Gold and Platinum Elites would only be charged the difference between standard ($12.95) and premier ($16.95). I picked the Premium access. Currently doing the platinum challenge, and the charge always appeared as $0 on my folio. I was even logging in on my iPad with Premium access, all $0.00 across the board. YMMV.