New Benefit for Platinum Members of SPG (free internet)
Feb 22, 2010, 2:47 pm
#91
Join Date: May 1998
Location: australia
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I bet if they had given free breakfast instead of free internet, we would have had dozens of posts saying - but in hotels with a lounge I already get free breakfast, I would have preferred free internet!
Feb 22, 2010, 2:52 pm
#92
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Feb 22, 2010, 2:58 pm
#94
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Feb 22, 2010, 2:59 pm
#95
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I don't think it will acutally save any Platinums any money. Those who travel for business expense it (so it costs them nothing), and I don't know any leisure travelers who are desperate (or something else) enough to pay those fees. It sure won't save me any money, but it's still appreciated.
Feb 22, 2010, 2:59 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Feb 22, 2010, 3:02 pm
#97
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I don't think it will acutally save any Platinums any money. Those who travel for business expense it (so it costs them nothing),
I tend to not bring my computer with me on vacation, as I certainly use it enough when I'm at work. A business centre/Link setup suits me just fine for printing boarding passes and a quick email check.
Michael
Feb 22, 2010, 3:03 pm
#98
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 7,323
I don't think it will acutally save any Platinums any money. Those who travel for business expense it (so it costs them nothing), and I don't know any leisure travelers who are desperate (or something else) enough to pay those fees. It sure won't save me any money, but it's still appreciated.
So this is definitely appreciated, especially in Europe
Feb 22, 2010, 3:08 pm
#99
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Plat MM, AA Gold, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 5,015
I am very grateful for the new benefit, but that doesn't mean the SPG program can't be improved and make Starwood an even more profitable corporation. Starwood isn't giving anything away just because they love Plats. They are improving the program to be more competitive in a bad economy.
BTW, I already get free Internet at the Sheraton on the Park in the lobby and in the Executive Club on the 21st floor, so the new benefit simply makes accessing the Internet more convenient. It won't cost the SOP a penny extra to do this for Plats.
Feb 22, 2010, 3:10 pm
#100
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: AC E75, SPG Plat, HH peon-by-choice (ex Gold)
Posts: 8,090
Great move!
Especially since it's throughout all their ppties!
Especially since it's throughout all their ppties!
Feb 22, 2010, 3:22 pm
#102
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
Programs: QF,VS,SQ,SPG,IC
Posts: 796
Personally, this is a huge improvement and will impact on my decision to pursue Plat for another year.
Feb 22, 2010, 3:44 pm
#103
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SF
Programs: UA GS, 3MM, Titanium Elite for life
Posts: 149
a VERY nice perk and greatly appreciated.
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Feb 22, 2010, 3:52 pm
#104
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: DFW, DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, SWA A-list +
Posts: 1,007
Thanks! Makes me feel that my effort (and trust me its an effort) to stay at the platinum level is valued.
Feb 22, 2010, 4:06 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: From: PWM
Programs: United GS, Fairmont Platinum,SPG LTPlat, Hilton Diamond, MarriottGold..like the rest of the world
Posts: 4,401
Great news, but it doesn't really benefit me. My corporate rates with SPG have included HSIA now for about 2 years, so I won't see any difference. Regardless, this is a good step for Platinum Members across the board.
If I could toss out one little thing, it would be this: I would LOVE to have seen the announcement be a "YOUR CHOICE" thing for Platinums: either comp HSIA or breakfast in the restaurant. My preference would be 100% for breakfast every time, every month, every year.
Just my $00.02. Not complaining, folks. Just sayin'.
If I could toss out one little thing, it would be this: I would LOVE to have seen the announcement be a "YOUR CHOICE" thing for Platinums: either comp HSIA or breakfast in the restaurant. My preference would be 100% for breakfast every time, every month, every year.
Just my $00.02. Not complaining, folks. Just sayin'.