See what FlyerTalk has led me to!
Oct 28, 2008 | 5:36 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
See what FlyerTalk has led me to!
I am in Las Vegas this week for work.
Staying at a Marriott property on the bosses dime.
I am paying for another room at a SPG property out of my own pocket because it is soooo cheap-probably won't even sleep there.
You folks have just ruined me
Staying at a Marriott property on the bosses dime.
I am paying for another room at a SPG property out of my own pocket because it is soooo cheap-probably won't even sleep there.
You folks have just ruined me
Oct 28, 2008 | 7:42 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The best state in the USA - Florida!
Programs: Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, AS Titanium, Disney AP
Posts: 14,532
Which SPG property? PH isn't bad at all - good location on the Strip and I love their buffet.
Oct 28, 2008 | 10:42 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Yup Need 5 more nights for a spg promo-and to keep plat.Need Marriott nights for promo and for status.I would have done a cheapie MR this weekend anyway-this kills two birds with one weekend.
And it is the PH=$69 rate on a Saturday night!
Stayed there quite often so no what to expect.
the Marriott Property has a nice lounge-and is quiet.
And it is the PH=$69 rate on a Saturday night!
Stayed there quite often so no what to expect.
the Marriott Property has a nice lounge-and is quiet.
Nov 1, 2008 | 10:29 pm
#9
Formerly known as I_Hate_US_Airways
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Big D
Programs: AA Plat, Avis Chairman's, Elite w/many a hotel chain
Posts: 2,573
No reason to feel guilty at all. About 8 years ago I was checking out of the LV Hilton when the guy at the check desk asked if I'd like to spend another night at the hotel. I enquired as to why he was making me the offer. He informed me that they had some 3000 guests checking out that day. I asked him what the room rate was for Friday. He told me $10.00 for the night. Sooooo, I checked back in. Got the room key, and checked back while I was standing there. Hey, a stay is a stay (-;
Fly more & get a better seat
Fly more & get a better seat
Nov 2, 2008 | 3:04 am
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,062
Nov 2, 2008 | 5:00 am
#12
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,894
As long as your pocket (and your physicial fatigue) can support this behavior 
and that you are going to utilize the membership benefits as much as you can in the current and the following year, I see this (mattress run) as a pretty smart move (being a top tier elite means a lot at a brand hotel - it can make a world of difference in terms of experience).
On the other hand, there is no point of reaching an elite status (let it be hotel status or airline frequent flier program) if one is not going to utilize the benefits in the following year of the qualification. Why fly and spend so much if your travel isn't going to happen much in the following year (there could be one exception - if one is very close to acheiving the next tier status, then one or two MRs can be justified)?
But in the end, all comes down to personal economics. YOU can only be the judge of the cost effectiveness of your spending on MRs.
and that you are going to utilize the membership benefits as much as you can in the current and the following year, I see this (mattress run) as a pretty smart move (being a top tier elite means a lot at a brand hotel - it can make a world of difference in terms of experience). On the other hand, there is no point of reaching an elite status (let it be hotel status or airline frequent flier program) if one is not going to utilize the benefits in the following year of the qualification. Why fly and spend so much if your travel isn't going to happen much in the following year (there could be one exception - if one is very close to acheiving the next tier status, then one or two MRs can be justified)?
But in the end, all comes down to personal economics. YOU can only be the judge of the cost effectiveness of your spending on MRs.
Nov 3, 2008 | 3:54 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: FAT
Programs: AA mm, Hilton Dime, Hyatt Xpl.& PC Plat, Miracle Fruit-su club
Posts: 1,694
Nov 3, 2008 | 5:13 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
Hey, the next time I am in Vegas with Mom and someone needs points, we will be happy to stay in the room for ya!!
And we promise not to hit the mini bar!
JudyJFLA
And we promise not to hit the mini bar!
JudyJFLA