best hotel program??
Apr 1, 2005, 4:13 am
#1
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best hotel program??
I will be travelling to New York and have found hotel rates there are very expensive.
Which hotel program is best? ie which offer best discounts, upgrades etc that will help me save on accomodation.
Also, I have never joined a hotel program... how does it work? How many days before can you book?
Thanks for you help.
Which hotel program is best? ie which offer best discounts, upgrades etc that will help me save on accomodation.
Also, I have never joined a hotel program... how does it work? How many days before can you book?
Thanks for you help.
Apr 1, 2005, 2:57 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Majority of frequent hotel guest programs are not designed to give discounts. Being a member doesn't get you discounts. They are designed to give awards and upgrades to loyal and frequent guests who have earned them. Those who are new and have no status won't get anything.
Best program?
All are good. It depends on you, where you usually travel to, what hotels you frequently stay in, and what your goals are for being a loyal guest.
I'd suggest checking out each respective program's website and decide for yourself.
New York is a very expensive place. If you're on a budget, you might want to consider Priceline. There should be a bidding thread on FlyerTalk. You might want to check that out.
Best program?
All are good. It depends on you, where you usually travel to, what hotels you frequently stay in, and what your goals are for being a loyal guest.
I'd suggest checking out each respective program's website and decide for yourself.
New York is a very expensive place. If you're on a budget, you might want to consider Priceline. There should be a bidding thread on FlyerTalk. You might want to check that out.
Apr 2, 2005, 3:23 am
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All depends on where you usualy travel and which hotels you stay at during those trips. If you don't travel much I would advice you you to book the hotel you want to stay at and join their program, you could check first if the hotel is a partner of the airline you flying in with and join boths programs.
Don't expect to get any discounts or status on your first stay, you will have to accumulate points first
Don't expect to get any discounts or status on your first stay, you will have to accumulate points first
Apr 2, 2005, 7:28 am
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Hi Sindy,
It's so novel to have a true newbie here, welcome to FT. For an non-frequent traveler Starwood, spg.com is the best program. Less stays to earn a free night via points. NY hotels start at $150 for a well run place. There's a cheap one that's not bad called Travelodge you can try if you're on a tight budget. Remember how expensive real estate is in NY, a basic 1 bedroom apartment rents for at least $2,200/month that's $80/day just in rent.
It's so novel to have a true newbie here, welcome to FT. For an non-frequent traveler Starwood, spg.com is the best program. Less stays to earn a free night via points. NY hotels start at $150 for a well run place. There's a cheap one that's not bad called Travelodge you can try if you're on a tight budget. Remember how expensive real estate is in NY, a basic 1 bedroom apartment rents for at least $2,200/month that's $80/day just in rent.
