[NOW EXPIRED] PROMO: SPG Getaway Free (Earn May-July 2011)
Apr 16, 2011, 2:30 pm
#151
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This isn't a complaint about OH NOES NO PROMO FROM STARWOOD FOR TWO WEEKS TIME FOR ANGRY LETTER TO CONGRESSMAN, but an observation: I have significant travel where I'll need hotel rooms... in late April, in the gap between promotions. I could use Starwood properties for my travel. In fact, some of my favorite Starwood properties in LA would work great for what I want to do in LA, and if there was a promo, I could use the room night at the resort, too.
But, sadly, there isn't, and Hilton has nice promos going on, plus I'll net Hilton Gold out of the deal. The cost difference between Hilton and Starwood was minimal (and I'll end up with a free night out of the deal from Hilton off of THEIR promotion, anyway).
Oh, well. C'est la vie. I still may be able to make use of this promotion anyway (though the night where I will be able to use a Starwood resort night will already be past), but I would have been much more tempted to steer some business to Starwood.
But, sadly, there isn't, and Hilton has nice promos going on, plus I'll net Hilton Gold out of the deal. The cost difference between Hilton and Starwood was minimal (and I'll end up with a free night out of the deal from Hilton off of THEIR promotion, anyway).
Oh, well. C'est la vie. I still may be able to make use of this promotion anyway (though the night where I will be able to use a Starwood resort night will already be past), but I would have been much more tempted to steer some business to Starwood.
Apr 16, 2011, 2:36 pm
#152
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If promotions are your prime motivator for selecting properties then what does the word "loyalty" really mean?
Apr 16, 2011, 2:47 pm
#153
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If promotions are your prime motivator for selecting properties
some of my favorite Starwood properties in LA
That being said, Hilton has promos going that will make it worth my while to consider them for business in 2011, too, beyond what they offer in kickbacks to me. Isn't that the point of promotions- to encourage customers to steer business their way?
Apr 16, 2011, 3:13 pm
#154
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I was debating some of the Caribbean properties for a getaway this week, and learned through the Plat desk that a few properties offer all-inclusive (Aruba and some in Mexico) for $100/person/night. While at first they say you can't pay with Starpoints, after further inquiries, the hotels will usually agree to let you pay the inclusive fee with Starpoints on check in... for only 7500 Starpoints per person per night. I thought those fees were absurdly high, so opted to go to St. Maarten and not do an all-inclusive.
See here for a list of the Mexico properties that have the inclusive option:
http://deals.starwoodhotels.com/prom..._LAD_PROMOTION
See here for a list of the Mexico properties that have the inclusive option:
http://deals.starwoodhotels.com/prom..._LAD_PROMOTION
thank you for this information! hoping to combine some FRNs with the all-inclusive pts per night, per person
i would think that other people would be interested in this information as well - maybe mahasamatman would want it for the spreadsheet? (btw, thank you for that!)
Apr 16, 2011, 3:17 pm
#155
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Thanks William! This will be one of the better promotions for me.
Apr 16, 2011, 3:19 pm
#156
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Thanks William for the heads up and great promo. Will work hard to make this pay off for both *wood and myself.^
Apr 16, 2011, 5:11 pm
#157
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This promo works for me, even though I'm based in Australia and have to travel a decent distance to get to anywhere good.
I'm likely going to earn 5 nights, so with the no-black out dates, this makes it all the worthwhile. I am likely to head to the Maldives. I know the Sheraton Moon isn't that flash of a hotel but it's asking for $450 pn for the dates I have penciled in.
I am however open to suggestions on places to visit, which have ease of access either with QF and/or SQ as I have points which I can spend.
Apr 16, 2011, 6:14 pm
#158
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The big problem for us is that we already have a lot of travel planned, but there just aren't resorts in most of the places we're traveling. In the few places that do have resorts, we'd basically be swapping a Cash&Points award (mostly Cat 3 and 4 properties) for a FRN, so I'm basically valuing FRN at around 5,000 points each. If airfares ever drop to Hawaii, a weekend is a possibility, but when they want $800 or more to get from SFO to Hawaii, it's much harder to justify.
Apr 16, 2011, 6:45 pm
#159
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+1
This promo works for me, even though I'm based in Australia and have to travel a decent distance to get to anywhere good.
I'm likely going to earn 5 nights, so with the no-black out dates, this makes it all the worthwhile. I am likely to head to the Maldives. I know the Sheraton Moon isn't that flash of a hotel but it's asking for $450 pn for the dates I have penciled in.
I am however open to suggestions on places to visit, which have ease of access either with QF and/or SQ as I have points which I can spend.
This promo works for me, even though I'm based in Australia and have to travel a decent distance to get to anywhere good.
I'm likely going to earn 5 nights, so with the no-black out dates, this makes it all the worthwhile. I am likely to head to the Maldives. I know the Sheraton Moon isn't that flash of a hotel but it's asking for $450 pn for the dates I have penciled in.
I am however open to suggestions on places to visit, which have ease of access either with QF and/or SQ as I have points which I can spend.
Apr 16, 2011, 7:45 pm
#160
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Any word on booking multiple FRN rooms the same night? Understand they can't be gifted, but what about traveling as a family with multiple rooms...
Didn't see this answered in the FAQ
Didn't see this answered in the FAQ
Apr 16, 2011, 7:50 pm
#161
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This hasn't been a problem for me in the past so I'm assuming that it will not be a problem with this free night promo either.
Apr 16, 2011, 7:51 pm
#162
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It's in the T&C:
However, a member may use two or more Free Resort Night Awards on the same night for additional rooms as long as all rooms are under the member's name and the member stays in one of the rooms and pays for all the rooms.
Apr 16, 2011, 8:04 pm
#163
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Exactly what Hilton Promotion are you talking about between April 15-May 1? If you spend every night in a Hilton you will earn enough points with the current 1000 bonus points a night promo to earn 1 free night at a category 2 hotel. If your really chasing promo's to earn free cat 2 nights at Hiltons then go for it. Personally I think the best promo during this window is with Hyatt.
Apr 16, 2011, 8:08 pm
#164
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Just wanted to say thank you to SPG. Just in time as July is really the only time my DH and I can vacation. We spent a wonderful week in Hawaii last summer with help from that Q2 promo, hopefully we will find standard rooms available to book another trip this year!!
Also a HUGE thank you to :-:mahasamatman:-: and others who helped to do the spreadsheet and answer so many great questions! I feel very well informed!!
Also a HUGE thank you to :-:mahasamatman:-: and others who helped to do the spreadsheet and answer so many great questions! I feel very well informed!!
Apr 16, 2011, 8:12 pm
#165
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Exactly what Hilton Promotion are you talking about between April 15-May 1? If you spend every night in a Hilton you will earn enough points with the current 1000 bonus points a night promo to earn 1 free night at a category 2 hotel. If your really chasing promo's to earn free cat 2 nights at Hiltons then go for it. Personally I think the best promo during this window is with Hyatt.
I found Hilton's promo VERY ho hum.