Hotel Status Match Master Thread
Apr 18, 2007, 2:50 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: SPG Gold; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 21
I would like to get a match for SPG P, just found out that they down-graded me from Gold back to Corporate 
For some reason I never received the actual plastic card for Hyatt Diamond, would the online print out that showing the status work?
For some reason I never received the actual plastic card for Hyatt Diamond, would the online print out that showing the status work?
Apr 20, 2007, 11:12 am
#47
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: DFW-ish
Programs: AA PLT, HH Diamond, SPG Plat
Posts: 10
Starwood is the most interesting case. Their status always lasts at least 12 months, and status expires Feb 28. So if you get comped to Platinum after March 1, it can't expire Feb 28 of the following year -- 'cause status would have lasted less than 12 months -- so it lasts until Feb 28 of the NEXT year. Example: if you took a comp today (March 30, 2007 in the U.S.) then your status would expire February 28 2009. 
On April 17, I sent a fax to the (512) # per the Starwood Lurker post, requesting SPG Plat based on HHonors Diamond. Got an email back today,
[yadda, yadda, welcome]... we have upgraded you to the Starwood Preferred Guest Platinum Preferred Level. This is a one time only exception. In order to retain your Platinum Level membership, you will need to have a minimum of twenty five stays or fifty room nights. This number is based upon a calendar year basis, January 1 through December 31.
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Apr 22, 2007, 4:03 pm
#49
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Nothing to worry about, actually, that's the standard response 'a comp is one time, you have to requalify now, here's how you do it.'
Just email SPG and ask what the expiration of your Platinum status is.
Just email SPG and ask what the expiration of your Platinum status is.
Apr 24, 2007, 3:59 pm
#50
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 2
Platinum Comp Time Period
I apologize if this has been asked before!
I want to use my Starwood Platinum status to get a match at some of the other chains, but I'm wondering if there is a timing element to it.
For example, once I am comped, is it for a full year regardless of when my Starwood Plat expires? Or can I only get comped for a year from when I first turned Plat at Starwood? I'm just wondering if I can stretch out my comps over as long as possible.
Any help would be much appreciate. Thanks!
I want to use my Starwood Platinum status to get a match at some of the other chains, but I'm wondering if there is a timing element to it.
For example, once I am comped, is it for a full year regardless of when my Starwood Plat expires? Or can I only get comped for a year from when I first turned Plat at Starwood? I'm just wondering if I can stretch out my comps over as long as possible.
Any help would be much appreciate. Thanks!
Apr 24, 2007, 4:58 pm
#51
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lost in Space
Programs: MR Plat, AA EXP, Hertz Presidents Club, SPG Plat
Posts: 170
[QUOTE=appreciative;7634579]For example, once I am comped, is it for a full year regardless of when my Starwood Plat expires? Or can I only get comped for a year from when I first turned Plat at Starwood? I'm just wondering if I can stretch out my comps over as long as possible.
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I am pretty sure that if you did it now, they would match you through the end of the year, but in the past when I have asked for matches, I made sure it was at the end of or begining of the year to maximize on the time I had. Good luck!
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I am pretty sure that if you did it now, they would match you through the end of the year, but in the past when I have asked for matches, I made sure it was at the end of or begining of the year to maximize on the time I had. Good luck!
May 1, 2007, 12:14 pm
#53
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Not sure I understand, there's only one Starwood level worth bothering to have (Platinum). But Gold is an easy get via a number of channels, and does get you 4pm checkout..
May 11, 2007, 7:27 am
#55
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Starwood's stated policy is a once in a lifetime status match to Platinum. They do not offer any status match to Gold, but as Gleff mentioned Gold is not difficult to obtain. For example, spend $30,000 in a calendar year on SPG American Express or obtain an American Express Platinum charge card.
Jun 2, 2007, 11:28 pm
#56
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Scarsdale, NY
Programs: SPG Platinum, Delta Diamond Medallion, Etihad Gold, Amtrak Select Executive
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Hotel Status Match for SPG Platinum???
There's a million messages here but I'm having a hard time deciphering which hotels which match SPG Platinum and how good is the status they match you to.
I'm upset to report that my platinum experience has been beyond poor and I see no reason to not to give other hotel brands a chance to change my loyalty.
I honestly I only have stayed in Starwood hotels for years so this is Virgin Territory, I don't know how good Marriott vs. Hyatt vs. Hilton vs. Intercontinental is and whether elite status is better at those places than Starwood. Any assistance is appreciated.
FYI, I have 60+ stays so far this calendar year and another 40-50+ to go the remainder of the year.
I'm upset to report that my platinum experience has been beyond poor and I see no reason to not to give other hotel brands a chance to change my loyalty.
I honestly I only have stayed in Starwood hotels for years so this is Virgin Territory, I don't know how good Marriott vs. Hyatt vs. Hilton vs. Intercontinental is and whether elite status is better at those places than Starwood. Any assistance is appreciated.
FYI, I have 60+ stays so far this calendar year and another 40-50+ to go the remainder of the year.
Jun 3, 2007, 4:32 am
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Without knowing where you travel, what you value in a hotel and a loyalty program, and what your complaints about Starwood are, it's likely difficult to recommend another chain.
What each program will do based on your SPG Platinum status is summarized in the first post in this thread. Hyatt will give you their top tier. Marriott and Hilton may offer you a fast track to status. Priority Club will offer their relatively meaningless top tier (Platinum, as distinguished from the Intercontinental Ambassador/Royal Ambassador levels)...
What each program will do based on your SPG Platinum status is summarized in the first post in this thread. Hyatt will give you their top tier. Marriott and Hilton may offer you a fast track to status. Priority Club will offer their relatively meaningless top tier (Platinum, as distinguished from the Intercontinental Ambassador/Royal Ambassador levels)...
Jun 11, 2007, 10:07 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 24
Since I have both Starwood and Hilton Gold status, I think that I'll try for the Hyatt upgrade.
Jun 14, 2007, 3:05 pm
#60
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
It's interesting that Hyatt will give the top tier level for HH Gold or by demonstrating 10 stays in last 12 months - this shouldn't be a problem for me.
Now, I am just curious (yes, one could say I am being greedy and should have myself stay at hotels to earn status) - will SPG grant me their plat status for comped Hyatt Diamond status, which won't have any stay records? This is ultimately to say that I am seeking for SPG plat status and not really interested in Hyatt Diamond (unless it is a means to get SPG plat status).
Curious Brahms77
Now, I am just curious (yes, one could say I am being greedy and should have myself stay at hotels to earn status) - will SPG grant me their plat status for comped Hyatt Diamond status, which won't have any stay records? This is ultimately to say that I am seeking for SPG plat status and not really interested in Hyatt Diamond (unless it is a means to get SPG plat status).
Curious Brahms77