PROMO: SPG Free Weekends 2010 earn thru July 31; redeem through Dec. 19
Apr 16, 10, 8:09 am
#46
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
Hyatts? If you can find one. Not to mention the higher average cost vs SPG.
I think I know where there's a $65 4 Points. Norwalk CT. Hmmm. Mattress run.
dh
I think I know where there's a $65 4 Points. Norwalk CT. Hmmm. Mattress run.
dh
Apr 16, 10, 8:13 am
#47
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Originally Posted by mizzou miles
Economy coming back = more business travel = less rich promotions. Get used to it.
I like this promotion for the longer redemption period, though overall it is clearly inferior to Hyatt's promotion.
Apr 16, 10, 8:15 am
#48
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Thank you for posting and giving us the opportunity to redeem the awards into December!
Apr 16, 10, 8:16 am
#49
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Originally Posted by bsdstone
4 minutes in and we have our first complaint! 
Thanks to SPG for this promotion!!!^
Thanks to SPG for this promotion!!!^
Regards
Apr 16, 10, 8:32 am
#50
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Originally Posted by FD1971
I guess two Hyatt stays are still cheaper than three Starwood stays
here in india 2 hyatt stays in delhi will cost me about inr 16k....
travelling to jaipur & agra in a couple of weeks & my 3 spg stays there are costing me a little under inr 12k....
Apr 16, 10, 8:54 am
#51
Join Date: May 1999
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Not very attractive, but Thanks a lot for making it available.
Apr 16, 10, 8:56 am
#52
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Originally Posted by JFKSFOLAX_friend
Does the "economy coming back" not impact Hyatt?
I like this promotion for the longer redemption period, though overall it is clearly inferior to Hyatt's promotion.
I like this promotion for the longer redemption period, though overall it is clearly inferior to Hyatt's promotion.
Apr 16, 10, 9:01 am
#53
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I kinda have a problem with a point no one mentioned. While I understand the no gifting policy, why does that include members of the same household?
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
Apr 16, 10, 9:16 am
#54
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would day rates be eligable for this promo????i have 2 coming up next month....
maybe william or thyetus can confirm....
maybe william or thyetus can confirm....
Apr 16, 10, 9:18 am
#55
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
Hyatts? If you can find one. Not to mention the higher average cost vs SPG.
I think I know where there's a $65 4 Points. Norwalk CT. Hmmm. Mattress run.
dh
I think I know where there's a $65 4 Points. Norwalk CT. Hmmm. Mattress run.
dh
Apr 16, 10, 9:23 am
#56
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Hotlanta
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Posts: 514
Not a very impressive promo.
In Hyatt's case, a member also has the option of 5,000 bonus pts in the current promo if the free nights is not something they desire. Wish SPG had offered a point alternative.
In Hyatt's case, a member also has the option of 5,000 bonus pts in the current promo if the free nights is not something they desire. Wish SPG had offered a point alternative.
Apr 16, 10, 9:25 am
#57
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Originally Posted by BigBopper
I kinda have a problem with a point no one mentioned. While I understand the no gifting policy, why does that include members of the same household?
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
This is absurd to even complain about. I Fyou want her to use the Free wekend then use her number. Is ther a Points program that lets more than one person ge the benefit of the stay.
Apr 16, 10, 9:33 am
#58
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 1,905
Comparing SPG and Hyatt in Chicago area where's saturation of both, I am yet to see how SPG undercuts Hyatt's superiority where you can find weekend nights around 50$ a night, use costco gift certificates to obtain 20% discount and find very nice properties to go for weekend or not with no capacity control. Oh, did I mention a 79$ Hyatt Chicago rate if you don't want to run to the burbs?
Just an observation. Still thanks for the announcement.
Just an observation. Still thanks for the announcement.
Apr 16, 10, 9:36 am
#59
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Originally Posted by BigBopper
I kinda have a problem with a point no one mentioned. While I understand the no gifting policy, why does that include members of the same household?
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
Let's say I have 3 stays under my name with my wife. Why shouldn't she be able to use the free night for herself? Unlike an airline, you get points/status per room and not per person. This unfairly punishes as spouse. Further, it goes against the long help SPG policy of being able to transfer points within a household. Very poor and quite honestly, I find it pointless.
Thyetus Lee
Apr 16, 10, 9:36 am
#60
Join Date: Jan 2008
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This promo means nothing to me, but promo terms need only to work, they don't need to be the "best". The economy is better and the promos less rich. Be happy, we'll all make more money to spend on hotels!
