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May 12, 2011, 5:37 am
#151
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That could be another question for the wizards at Starwood. At what Starwood hotels will Foursquare not work because there is no 3G where they are located?
May 12, 2011, 6:02 am
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1. Check in to your room reservation at the front desk.
2. Get on wi-fi connection.
3. "Check in" on foursquare.
I'm fearing that someone is going to "check in" on foursquare, go out to dinner, and then return to the hotel only to find out that the hotel is oversold and doesn't have a room left.
May 12, 2011, 6:10 am
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My first foursquare starpoints posted!
However, I've had two stays in which I've checked-in, not sure which one this is for.
+250 05/12/2011 FOURSQUARE STAY BONUS
May 12, 2011, 6:28 am
#154
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That would be horrifically expensive if you tried it in all the EU countries. And it wouldn't work at all in places where there is no 3G.
That could be another question for the wizards at Starwood. At what Starwood hotels will Foursquare not work because there is no 3G where they are located?
That could be another question for the wizards at Starwood. At what Starwood hotels will Foursquare not work because there is no 3G where they are located?
But based upon what do you think that having local SIMs with local limited-time data plans would be horrifically expensive or more expensive than roaming data?
Anyway, as mentioned elsewhere, it would work with WiFi also.
May 12, 2011, 6:44 am
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"Checking in" on foursquare and "checking in" to your hotel reservation are entirely separate things. Checking in on foursquare does not check you in to get your room key.
1. Check in to your room reservation at the front desk.
2. Get on wi-fi connection.
3. "Check in" on foursquare.
1. Check in to your room reservation at the front desk.
2. Get on wi-fi connection.
3. "Check in" on foursquare.
And since most hotels only let you use one device for free on the WiFi, and since there are still many hotels that do not have WiFi and you have to plug into the Ethernet, we can still use our laptops to do the Foursquare check in, right?
May 12, 2011, 6:48 am
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Well Thailand doesn't have 3G for the most part. But foursquare would still work.
But based upon what do you think that having local SIMs with local limited-time data plans would be horrifically expensive or more expensive than roaming data?
Anyway, as mentioned elsewhere, it would work with WiFi also.
But based upon what do you think that having local SIMs with local limited-time data plans would be horrifically expensive or more expensive than roaming data?
Anyway, as mentioned elsewhere, it would work with WiFi also.
In Europe, I don't want to change my SIM. How else would people be able to call me? Even though the EU has caps on the price, roaming data is still pretty expensive. If I leave Europe and travel to America, how much is a SIM with data? Note that I need a micro-SIM for the iPhone4. Same question for most African and middle eastern countries. From what I can tell, it is either not possible, or too expensive.
May 12, 2011, 7:07 am
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It doesn’t matter whether one checks in through foursquare’s mobile app or foursquare’s mobile site. Both types of check-ins will count towards the promotion.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
May 12, 2011, 7:23 am
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william, i read about this promo just as i was about to checkout at a starwood property, having checked in the day before....i signed up for foursqare just after i checked out & used the mobile app to check-in....would this count or do i have to check in on foursqaure before i check into the property????
May 12, 2011, 7:53 am
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I would imagine that the promo will work so long as "checked-in" on 4sq the same calendar day you "checked-out" of the hotel.
May 12, 2011, 9:48 am
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william, i read about this promo just as i was about to checkout at a starwood property, having checked in the day before....i signed up for foursqare just after i checked out & used the mobile app to check-in....would this count or do i have to check in on foursqaure before i check into the property????
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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May 12, 2011, 3:02 pm
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Use the full version on your laptop to find the one with the special. Then change the URL to the mobile version to check in.
Example:
If searching in Hilton Head Island, SC, a search for the Westin would find more than one venue. But choose the official one here with the special:
https://foursquare.com/venue/1157045
Then change the URL in your address bar as follows:
https://foursquare.com/mobile/venue/1157045
Then click, "Check in here."
Example:
If searching in Hilton Head Island, SC, a search for the Westin would find more than one venue. But choose the official one here with the special:
https://foursquare.com/venue/1157045
Then change the URL in your address bar as follows:
https://foursquare.com/mobile/venue/1157045
Then click, "Check in here."
-David
May 12, 2011, 3:55 pm
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BTW I just have a feeling that it is going to be an utter disaster to get these post without manual intervention.
May 12, 2011, 4:42 pm
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May 12, 2011, 5:31 pm
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It all depends what you use it for. Personally, I really like Foursquare because it's an easy way for me to:
a) Remember all the places I've been (what was the name of that great BBQ place that I went to in Dallas in March? Oh yeah...)
b) Let friends/acquaintances know where I am. I don't update my Facebook much so allowing Foursquare to do it lets my friends/family know what I'm up to, and a lot of times I'll get notes from acquaintances with whom I've lost touch, but they noticed that I checked in somewhere in their city. It's been a neat way to get back in touch with people.
I'll agree that I have no use for mayorships or the leaderboard though.
a) Remember all the places I've been (what was the name of that great BBQ place that I went to in Dallas in March? Oh yeah...)
b) Let friends/acquaintances know where I am. I don't update my Facebook much so allowing Foursquare to do it lets my friends/family know what I'm up to, and a lot of times I'll get notes from acquaintances with whom I've lost touch, but they noticed that I checked in somewhere in their city. It's been a neat way to get back in touch with people.
I'll agree that I have no use for mayorships or the leaderboard though.
May 12, 2011, 5:38 pm
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FYI... You don't have to actually be at a location to use Foursquare.. You can do all of the checkins from your PC.
Go to : https://foursquare.com/mobile/login?...e=%2Fmobile%2F
Log In
Set the location of where you are
Go to Checkin and type in the location of the hotel your staying at. Make sure in your history it shows that you checked into a Hotel and not an Off Grid location.
This may be handy for people who don't want to use the App or can't on their phone.
Just Checked in Here from home.
Check-in History
Here's a quick recap of all the places you've been.
Tuesday May 10, 2011
2:10 PM
The Westin Austin at the Domain
Hotel
Go to : https://foursquare.com/mobile/login?...e=%2Fmobile%2F
Log In
Set the location of where you are
Go to Checkin and type in the location of the hotel your staying at. Make sure in your history it shows that you checked into a Hotel and not an Off Grid location.
This may be handy for people who don't want to use the App or can't on their phone.
Just Checked in Here from home.
Check-in History
Here's a quick recap of all the places you've been.
Tuesday May 10, 2011
2:10 PM
The Westin Austin at the Domain
Hotel
Why does it say on SPG's site that: Starpoints bonuses will only be awarded to registered users who check in using the foursquare mobile phone app.
Doesn't this suggest you have to check in via the your mobile phone and the check in via PC will not count? I prefer not to download this app on my Blackberry but the way I'm reading it I have no choice if I want the SPG points. Can someone provide this answer? Thanks.