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For those with questions regarding the best timing for applying for a Platinum or Gold status match, this is the policy to keep in mind for your individual determination:
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
Elite Expiration: The Elite Status Challenge entitles members to one full year of elite status, from one renewal period to the next (i.e. the end of February one year to the end of February the next year) and only carries over if they are upgraded on or after March 1st (whereas earning status naturally* gives members elite status for the remainder of the current year, carries over for the entirety of the following year, and expires at the end of February in the third year)
Elite Status Challenge Expiration Example: If a member is upgraded via the challenge on or before February 28th, 2017 they retain status until February 28th, 2018, the following year. If they are upgraded on or after March 1st, 2017 they retain status for the remainder of the year, all of 2018, up until February 28th, 2019.
SPG Status Match Request and Challenge Policy : Discussion Master Thread
Aug 25, 2013, 9:34 pm
#331
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
If you believe you have completed the challenge, you can send an email to [email protected] and ask them to review.
As for your question, multiple rooms do not count towards the 18 nights.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 3, 2013, 11:35 am
#332
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
Perhaps a silly question, but are all generally available rates (i.e., no SET code) on SPG.com eligible to be counted as plat challenge nights?
Thinking about booking a couple Starpicks nights to round out my challenge.
Thinking about booking a couple Starpicks nights to round out my challenge.
Sep 3, 2013, 11:36 am
#333
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 3, 2013, 11:37 am
#334
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
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Posts: 10,745
Starpicks is an eligible rate.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 22, 2013, 11:38 pm
#335
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Marriott LT Platinum+Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Delta Plat, United Silver, AX Biz Cent
Posts: 705
I am currently SPG Gold, and will likely naturally hit ~45 days by the end of the year, requiring a small mattress run to hit Plat50.
Also, I had >20 nights in the last month, and never did a SPG challenge before, so would qualify for the challenge as well.
From what I've read, in the past, if you were ever a plat, you were ineligible, but now the terms say only if you were plat in the last 5 years, or ever did a challenge. No guarantee if that will be the same terms 6 years from now, but its possible it will be.
Most of my nights for the rest of the year will be at sheratons where any upgrade is likely marginal, though I suppose free breakfast may be nice.
Debating if it's worth it to file for the challenge now, or just wait until the end of the year, do a short mattress run, and earn it the hard way, preserving the possibility of a challenge in the future.
Thoughts?
Also, I had >20 nights in the last month, and never did a SPG challenge before, so would qualify for the challenge as well.
From what I've read, in the past, if you were ever a plat, you were ineligible, but now the terms say only if you were plat in the last 5 years, or ever did a challenge. No guarantee if that will be the same terms 6 years from now, but its possible it will be.
Most of my nights for the rest of the year will be at sheratons where any upgrade is likely marginal, though I suppose free breakfast may be nice.
Debating if it's worth it to file for the challenge now, or just wait until the end of the year, do a short mattress run, and earn it the hard way, preserving the possibility of a challenge in the future.
Thoughts?
Sep 23, 2013, 1:49 pm
#336
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
I am currently SPG Gold, and will likely naturally hit ~45 days by the end of the year, requiring a small mattress run to hit Plat50.
Also, I had >20 nights in the last month, and never did a SPG challenge before, so would qualify for the challenge as well.
From what I've read, in the past, if you were ever a plat, you were ineligible, but now the terms say only if you were plat in the last 5 years, or ever did a challenge. No guarantee if that will be the same terms 6 years from now, but its possible it will be.
Most of my nights for the rest of the year will be at sheratons where any upgrade is likely marginal, though I suppose free breakfast may be nice.
Debating if it's worth it to file for the challenge now, or just wait until the end of the year, do a short mattress run, and earn it the hard way, preserving the possibility of a challenge in the future.
Thoughts?
Also, I had >20 nights in the last month, and never did a SPG challenge before, so would qualify for the challenge as well.
From what I've read, in the past, if you were ever a plat, you were ineligible, but now the terms say only if you were plat in the last 5 years, or ever did a challenge. No guarantee if that will be the same terms 6 years from now, but its possible it will be.
Most of my nights for the rest of the year will be at sheratons where any upgrade is likely marginal, though I suppose free breakfast may be nice.
Debating if it's worth it to file for the challenge now, or just wait until the end of the year, do a short mattress run, and earn it the hard way, preserving the possibility of a challenge in the future.
Thoughts?
Thus, take the challenge and enjoy status for an extra couple months.
Sep 23, 2013, 2:04 pm
#337
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,784
Being so close to Plat50 I'd skip the challenge and save it for you need it in the future.
Sep 23, 2013, 4:18 pm
#338
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
Sep 24, 2013, 3:54 am
#339
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 410
I have Hilton Gold,what is the best way to get to SPG Platinum?? Please advice.
Does SPG do a simple status match to Hilton Gold and then can I ask for a fast track to Plat from there??
Thanks....
Thanks....
Sep 24, 2013, 4:20 am
#340
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 410
Hi, can anyone advise me whether it is possible for a Hilton Gold member to request a challenge to SPG Plat?? What is the best period to try for a challenge? When does SPG status usually expire? Are all rates listed on the website eligible for the challenge?
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Last edited by InvestorTiger; Sep 24, 2013 at 5:15 am
Sep 24, 2013, 5:15 am
#341
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Sep 24, 2013, 5:25 am
#342
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 410
May I know if March is the best time to do a challenge to Platinum SPG?? Do you get 2 years status if you do the challenge in March?
Sep 24, 2013, 5:39 am
#343
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Oct 7, 2013, 6:04 pm
#344
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 337
Oct 7, 2013, 9:03 pm
#345
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Guangzhou
Programs: SPG
Posts: 1,021
Yes to both questions.
Best Regards,
Christina Zhou
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]