Status match
Nov 29, 2010, 1:15 pm
#61
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Kev,
I tend to agree with you. However, the bonus % (+50% for being gold) is nice in locations where the other properties are not available or too expensive. It was nice using some points at the Radisson in NYC - while not the nicest hotel, the location is excellent. They did have a couple of very nice promotions earlier in the year which I was able to take advantage of, also. Given the ease at which it apparently is to get a 2 year extension (even though I would otherwise drop to silver next year), it can't hurt!
Esteban7
I tend to agree with you. However, the bonus % (+50% for being gold) is nice in locations where the other properties are not available or too expensive. It was nice using some points at the Radisson in NYC - while not the nicest hotel, the location is excellent. They did have a couple of very nice promotions earlier in the year which I was able to take advantage of, also. Given the ease at which it apparently is to get a 2 year extension (even though I would otherwise drop to silver next year), it can't hurt!
Esteban7
Nov 29, 2010, 8:59 pm
#62
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Providence, RI
Programs: AAEXP, BASlv, UAGold, Hyatt Diam, IHG Plt, SPG Plt, HH Diam, MR Plat, CC Gold, Nat ExecElite
Posts: 440
What is this 2 year extension thing? I got status matched to Radisson Gold from Marriott Platinum in July 2010. And I only have around enough stays this year to get Silver for next year (they explained that the status match was only good for the remainder of 2011 even though over half the year had passed already). What should my strategy be for retaining Gold status for next year? I wouldn't go out of my way but it would be nice to have for next year as well.
Nov 30, 2010, 10:12 am
#63
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Mile-High Club, Marriott Plt, SPG P-75, PC Plt, Hyatt Dia, Carlson Gold, BW Dia
Posts: 1,845
I get upgraded 9 out of 10 times at NYC-area properties, including penthouse suites at the Martinique and Lexington.
Dec 1, 2010, 9:00 am
#64
In Memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: BUR/LAX
Programs: UA 1K, RCC; AA EXP; HH Diamond; CC Gold
Posts: 693
Yesterday I called GP customer service about another issue, and asked about 1) being upped to gold based on my stay history since joining in October (5 stays/nights), and 2) being extended through all of 2011 as an elite (was comp'd Silver through a promo, but it's only valid until Feb 2011).
I was told no to gold (that's fine, I get it, but I figured with 5 stays within 60 days, they might be willing to fast-track me), and she did relent after initially saying no to silver for all of 2011.
I was, honestly, asking for something for free, so I appreciate it. I'm definitely in the minority in the Americas for steering my hotel business to Radisson vs. the other programs, so we'll see how 2011 goes. FWIW, I don't have status on any chain, so couldn't really do a pure status match.
I was told no to gold (that's fine, I get it, but I figured with 5 stays within 60 days, they might be willing to fast-track me), and she did relent after initially saying no to silver for all of 2011.
I was, honestly, asking for something for free, so I appreciate it. I'm definitely in the minority in the Americas for steering my hotel business to Radisson vs. the other programs, so we'll see how 2011 goes. FWIW, I don't have status on any chain, so couldn't really do a pure status match.
Dec 1, 2010, 10:32 am
#65
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What is this 2 year extension thing? I got status matched to Radisson Gold from Marriott Platinum in July 2010. And I only have around enough stays this year to get Silver for next year (they explained that the status match was only good for the remainder of 2011 even though over half the year had passed already). What should my strategy be for retaining Gold status for next year? I wouldn't go out of my way but it would be nice to have for next year as well.
Dec 1, 2010, 10:47 am
#66
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYZ
Programs: SPG Plat,MR Plat Spire Plat/IC Amb, Choice Plat, BW Plat
Posts: 1,320
No level beyond Gold I'm aware of. Since you're RA Plat you'd get instant Gold. I'm new to goldpoints plus so did the status match mid year. Worth it for upgrades, points are just an extra but in 3 stays I captured 43K in points with bonuses (Including 15K bonus invite for my second stay)
Jan 6, 2011, 9:57 am
#68
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Gold, Radisson Silver, AA, Amtrak, BA
Posts: 31
I emailed Radisson last night about a status match with a copy of my Marriott gold account and this morning they replied with a match to silver. Nice quick turnaround!
Jan 31, 2011, 1:16 am
#69
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Europe
Programs: FB Gold, M&M Senator, MR Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 72
What do you think the chances are to be matched to Gold with a HH, MR and Aclub Gold?
I'm thinking of doing it anyway but would prefer avoiding to waste the opportunity if there's no chance now. I'm already silver with them
Thanks!
I'm thinking of doing it anyway but would prefer avoiding to waste the opportunity if there's no chance now. I'm already silver with them
Thanks!
Jan 31, 2011, 2:50 am
#70
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: Miles and More
Posts: 376
This the quote from my status match email: " The hotel programs that we match are: Hilton HHonors, Hyatt Gold Passport, Marriott Rewards, Priority Club Rewards and Starwood Prefered guest." So I guess you should be fine. Not that my current gold card has brought me anything special so far.
Jan 31, 2011, 7:30 pm
#72
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA EXP(.96MM), AMEX Platinum, United Premier Silver, Delta Gold, SPG Platinum 50, Hilton Gold VIP
Posts: 1,744
im 10/10 in getting suites. i think there are not many golds in this program. Thank you status match! the asian/europeon SAS royal/BLU's give the best service/suites
Feb 2, 2011, 7:43 am
#73
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: US CP, IHG PC Platinum Ambassador, HHonors Gold, SPG, A-Club
Posts: 11
Status Match
Well after all the good advice on here I submitted my request to Goldpointsplus today. I will report back when I find out whether they have matched me or not.
Status Match
and my online account shows this as well.^
Feb 2, 2011, 7:14 pm
#75
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
You snooze You loose
I called and was told my pts for my stay of last Thurs wont post till Fri, so I didnt send in for a match. well it posted today, no big loss since it was a CI&S I lost 488 pts based on the rate and 1k for booking online (got 1k)
If I do the other for the 10k since it would mean lossing 2500 pts at a min then Id probably do a Match, although I dont see myself staying enough times to requalify and it will mean using the pts up before lossing the status
If I do the other for the 10k since it would mean lossing 2500 pts at a min then Id probably do a Match, although I dont see myself staying enough times to requalify and it will mean using the pts up before lossing the status