SPG launches new social currency platform. Earn bonus Starpoints and more.
May 11, 2011, 12:14 pm
#121
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This is also what I was saying in my previous post. SPG determines which locations are the "official" ones by telling foursquare to add a special offer to that particular entry. In order to unlock that special offer, you must use their app and physically check in. Mobile check in will not allow you do unlock the special offer. This is the terms and condition of foursquare. I would still use the mobile app to be safe. @:-)
Once you have linked your FourSquare account with your SPG account it is relatively easy for SPG to run a sweep and match your check ins and actual stays.
Right now you can activate the special offer even when you are not staying at the hotel so doubt that SPG would stupid enough to only use that to award the points.
Last night when I had checked in to the Sheraton LAX and done the FourSquare checkin I was able to check in to the Four Points and unlock the special there too using FourSquare.
May 11, 2011, 12:53 pm
#122
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First attempt last night at the Fairfax in DC. No Special Offers icon next to the name, and no other location on 4SQ to choose from. Hope the 250 points show up 
May 11, 2011, 1:08 pm
#123
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I used to stay at the Fairfax and there were definitely multiple locations, three of which looked pretty official and I could never decide which one to pick (yay for this promo helping to fix that). You may have the wrong one? I'm not there anymore so I don't know if any of them have the special offer...
May 11, 2011, 1:56 pm
#124
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May 11, 2011, 2:13 pm
#125
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You need to read the thread just like the rest of us did. Either that or petition FT to add QuickSummary posts in Post #1. Or you need to be more careful reading as your exact question was answered less than 10 posts above yours. 
May 11, 2011, 2:28 pm
#126
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I read them ALL before posting,just reviewed the last page, still don't see the answer.
May 11, 2011, 2:38 pm
#127
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16367065-post114.html
Mobile site IS "internet", which you would certainly know if you read all the posts.
May 11, 2011, 2:45 pm
#128
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Grrr- I checked out of an SPG property a few hours before this was announced. 
May 11, 2011, 2:51 pm
#129
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Alright, you win. I will spoonfeed:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16367065-post114.html
Mobile site IS "internet", which you would certainly know if you read all the posts.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16367065-post114.html
Mobile site IS "internet", which you would certainly know if you read all the posts.
the home page gives no indication whatsoever how to click on Starwood properties. According to *wood's page my two accounts are linked, but I see nothing to indicate that when I log on to the 4sq website. Maybe it's more intuitive when using a smart phone (which I have no use for), but the website is useless as far as I can tell. Additionally, I've reads through the FAQ's and all I can find is info on phone apps, not using their website. I guess the million dollar question I need answered is how do you 'check in' using the website?
Last edited by Notenut; May 11, 2011 at 3:08 pm
May 11, 2011, 3:16 pm
#130
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Checking in: http://support.foursquare.com/forums/192443-checking-in
Using mobile checkin: http://support.foursquare.com/entrie...via-mobile-web
May 11, 2011, 3:29 pm
#131
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May 11, 2011, 4:07 pm
#132
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And you won't. You just have to trust them that it's done.
Did you read the FAQ called "Checking in"? How about the prominent question "How do I check in via mobile web?"
Checking in: http://support.foursquare.com/forums/192443-checking-in
Using mobile checkin: http://support.foursquare.com/entrie...via-mobile-web
Did you read the FAQ called "Checking in"? How about the prominent question "How do I check in via mobile web?"
Checking in: http://support.foursquare.com/forums/192443-checking-in
Using mobile checkin: http://support.foursquare.com/entrie...via-mobile-web
"If you don't have a phone that will run one of our apps (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, webOS, Winmo7, Symbian) but your phone can access the internet"
Well I don't have a phone that can access the internet, just a laptop. So then what?
May 11, 2011, 4:14 pm
#133
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Not very helpful either, because it says:
"If you don't have a phone that will run one of our apps (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, webOS, Winmo7, Symbian) but your phone can access the internet"
Well I don't have a phone that can access the internet, just a laptop. So then what?
"If you don't have a phone that will run one of our apps (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, webOS, Winmo7, Symbian) but your phone can access the internet"
Well I don't have a phone that can access the internet, just a laptop. So then what?
If I'm reading this right, you can access it here:
http://m.foursquare.com
Although right now I get an error/under maintenance message. I'll try back later
May 11, 2011, 5:09 pm
#134
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May 11, 2011, 5:19 pm
#135
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I guess we will have to see how that plays out. I'm sure I'll hear about it if you don't.
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]