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Forum: United Mileage Plus (Pre-Merger)
Jul 21, 10, 1:59 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By DCGuy

Both trips are on UA. I assumed they could take...

Both trips are on UA. I assumed they could take care of this at check-in in YVR.
Forum: United Mileage Plus (Pre-Merger)
Jul 21, 10, 1:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By DCGuy

Baggage Transfer with Two Reservations

I've had to add a business trip onto a personal trip. I will be YVR-SFO on one reservation, then 2 hours later SFO-IAD on another reservation. Will I be able to check-in a bag from YVR-IAD?
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Apr 13, 10, 4:53 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 7,578
Posted By DCGuy

That's already being discussed. ...

That's already being discussed.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/1071252-w-new-york-court-tuscany-leaving-spg-april-14th.html
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Apr 12, 10, 1:37 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,852
Posted By DCGuy

If you want to guarantee a room, you get the...

If you want to guarantee a room, you get the night before. I've done this often when traveling internationally.

I wouldn't expect to be able to get into my room early on July 4th because it...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 29, 10, 5:29 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 24,415
Posted By DCGuy

I can also report good things. Stayed there last...

I can also report good things. Stayed there last week for a ridiculously low $169. Staff was very nice and the building is in nice shape.

The room actually seemed larger than the rooms at the...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 4, 10, 12:01 pm
Replies: 273
Views: 53,550
Posted By DCGuy

I've got about 20 hours in Paris, with morning...

I've got about 20 hours in Paris, with morning flight out of CDG. Would Paris experts recommend this hotel over one in the city. Arguably, I could still take the train in to the city for a few...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 4, 10, 11:55 am
Replies: 180
Views: 29,844
Posted By DCGuy

According to the reporter's tweet, they are still...

According to the reporter's tweet, they are still considering branding this as a Sheraton after they redo. NYC is saturated with FPs and only two (once Tribeca opens) Sheratons.
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 28, 09, 12:57 pm
Replies: 206
Views: 39,324
Posted By DCGuy

Just back from a weekend here with family. Used...

Just back from a weekend here with family. Used cash/points and free weekends. We were given adjoining rooms, with mine being an executive suite with a K. Other family members had two doubles. It...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Sep 21, 09, 3:16 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By DCGuy

At one point, Frommers was saying it was going to...

At one point, Frommers was saying it was going to be a Hilton, but that was a year or so ago.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Sep 21, 09, 3:08 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By DCGuy

Wow, that's disappointing. This was a great hotel...

Wow, that's disappointing. This was a great hotel to conduct business.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
Aug 6, 09, 4:23 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 8,037
Posted By DCGuy

I hope this means the end of mobile lounges when...

I hope this means the end of mobile lounges when you have to go through Customs and Immigration. I recently walked FOREVER to get from a plane to the mobile lounge and then had a wait until the...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 4, 09, 1:01 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 3,451
Posted By DCGuy

Except that the dollar isn't weak against the...

Except that the dollar isn't weak against the Euro or the Pound (it's actually very strong against the pound and stable against the Euro). The U.S. (and New York) is no longer the bargain basement...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 4, 09, 11:50 am
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By DCGuy

I also put a note on my reservation--not that...

I also put a note on my reservation--not that they are necessarily read--that I'm arriving in the morning. You could also email the reservations people at the hotel to have it added to your...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 4, 09, 10:20 am
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By DCGuy

The rates are so cheap at this hotel, it may be...

The rates are so cheap at this hotel, it may be worth just booking the night before so you have a room. I've seen people waiting for a room and 8am means they probably haven't cleaned any rooms from...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 3, 09, 10:34 am
Replies: 40
Views: 5,400
Posted By DCGuy

That's too bad. It's a fascinating hotel.

That's too bad. It's a fascinating hotel.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 1, 09, 7:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By DCGuy

They must be gambling on the economy bouncing...

They must be gambling on the economy bouncing back, with more business travel. The Manhattan hotels are very reliant on business travel during the week and late September is the beginning of the...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 1, 09, 7:08 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,695
Posted By DCGuy

I've wondered about that. At Arundel Mills, an...

I've wondered about that. At Arundel Mills, an Element and an Aloft are actually physically connected, with a shared pool. The element was booked up. I should check it out.
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Aug 1, 09, 4:38 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,695
Posted By DCGuy

Finally Stayed at an Aloft and it "Worked"

So I needed another stay for the summer free weekend promotion and the cheapest room was at Aloft Arundel Mills outside Baltimore. I've been wanting to try an Aloft, so it was a great opportunity.
...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jul 28, 09, 10:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,263
Posted By DCGuy

I'd also highly recommend the Turibus, which is...

I'd also highly recommend the Turibus, which is your classic tourist bus. The tour includes an audio translation in English. It will take you from Palanco through the park, to Condesa and the Zona...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jul 14, 09, 12:03 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By DCGuy

Thanks Richard. I've stayed there before, as a...

Thanks Richard. I've stayed there before, as a Platinum, and got the internet. I didn't know about the continental breakfast. I just got a corner room the last time I was there, but it was a nice...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jul 14, 09, 9:48 am
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By DCGuy

Thanks for looking into this, Lurker II. As...

Thanks for looking into this, Lurker II. As Richard pointed out, there seems to be some disconnect. It's an amazing price, but I hesitated to book it because I didn't want to prepay until I knew...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jul 13, 09, 8:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By DCGuy

SPG points/credit given on rate booked online? Answer: Yes

I was about to book a room at the Sheraton Centro Historico in Mexico City for a very low rate--$89 prepaid--when I found this language in the details:


BOOK NOW AND SAVE - FULLY PREPAID, CANCEL...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jul 7, 09, 1:35 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 6,291
Posted By DCGuy

FWIW, my sister stayed at National Harbor while...

FWIW, my sister stayed at National Harbor while her husband was at a conference and really enjoyed taking the water taxi to Old Town and catching the Metro from there. I don't think it is a giant...
Forum: Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jul 6, 09, 10:42 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,291
Posted By DCGuy

There is a bus that goes to the Southern Avenue...

There is a bus that goes to the Southern Avenue Metro station. It's about a 15-20 minute ride. There is also a Water Taxi to Old Town Alexandria, which then connects to a free trolley to the King...
Forum: Starwood | Starwood Preferred Guest
Jul 2, 09, 12:01 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,136
Posted By DCGuy

Given your demographic, I'd also pick the Westin...

Given your demographic, I'd also pick the Westin Grand. There's a great sports bar around the corner (if you are into that), you are close to Foggy Bottom, DuPont Circle, and Gtown, there's a Trader...
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