[PROMO] SPG Better by the Night (through April 8, 2012)
#106
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: VA Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 3,644
The Mastercard Promo 2 days of Happy is a bit of a lark. Over the years this promo has got worse and worse. I recall having to only stay 2 nights to get 1 free, then it was 3 nights to get 1 free and now they want FIVE nights to get 1 free and then another 4 nights to get another free. The list of redeeming hotels was a lot LESS than the list of earning hotels for that promo too. In Sydney the Westin was the only hotel where you could redeem your free nights, out of the 3 Starwood hotels.
Really not impressed that Australia as a continent is continually left out of the GOOD promos, the SPG credit card deals for nights/stays towards status earning etc etc
I highly doubt we will see double stays any time soon for those who are wishing for that. Given that Starwood now have the Lifetime levels of Gold and Plat and double stays seem to mess up whether you made it to Plat/Gold if you got there via those promos. Its a shame, because I really like double stay promos .
Does anyone have data about how this promo is posting? I have a 2 night revenue stay and then a few nights on points at the same property. I check in before the end of the promo period, but I check out after the promo period ends. So in that case, will I be lucky enough to get any double points out of this?
Really not impressed that Australia as a continent is continually left out of the GOOD promos, the SPG credit card deals for nights/stays towards status earning etc etc
I highly doubt we will see double stays any time soon for those who are wishing for that. Given that Starwood now have the Lifetime levels of Gold and Plat and double stays seem to mess up whether you made it to Plat/Gold if you got there via those promos. Its a shame, because I really like double stay promos .
Does anyone have data about how this promo is posting? I have a 2 night revenue stay and then a few nights on points at the same property. I check in before the end of the promo period, but I check out after the promo period ends. So in that case, will I be lucky enough to get any double points out of this?
Last edited by Downunder girl; Mar 23, 2012 at 8:51 am
#107
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Up in the air
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, Taj IC Silver, *Gold, OW Ruby, 9W Gold, IT Gold
Posts: 110
Does anyone have data about how this promo is posting? I have a 2 night revenue stay and then a few nights on points at the same property. I check in before the end of the promo period, but I check out after the promo period ends. So in that case, will I be lucky enough to get any double points out of this?
If I check in before January 9, 2012, or check out after April 8, 2012, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes, as long as one night of the stay is within the promotion period, double or triple bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the promo window).
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,598
The Mastercard Promo 2 days of Happy is a bit of a lark. Over the years this promo has got worse and worse. I recall having to only stay 2 nights to get 1 free, then it was 3 nights to get 1 free and now they want FIVE nights to get 1 free and then another 4 nights to get another free. The list of redeeming hotels was a lot LESS than the list of earning hotels for that promo too. In Sydney the Westin was the only hotel where you could redeem your free nights, out of the 3 Starwood hotels.
#109
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG-LTP
Posts: 47
Nice, I got the bonus posted barely 3 days after i checked out.
#110
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 137
My last 2 stays haven't received the bonus yet. One is almost 2 weeks since I checked out. Should I send them an email or wait a while longer?
#111
Company Representative - Starwood
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
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William R. Sanders
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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#112
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Life Plat, various others of little note
Posts: 2,762
I'd check the non-participating properties list to be sure the properties are participating and give it four full weeks before making an inquiry.
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]
#113
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]
#114
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 137
SPG customer service is going to tell you to wait the full four weeks, but okay.
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]
#115
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,327
Just to double check: If I check in on April 6 and check out on April 9, I will earn triple points for all three nights, right? (I'm already registered for this promo.)
#116
Company Representative - Starwood
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
If I check in before January 9, 2012, or check out after April 8, 2012, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes, as long as one night of the stay is within the promotion period, double or triple bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the promo window).
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#117
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,327
This is what it says in the promotion FAQ:
If I check in before January 9, 2012, or check out after April 8, 2012, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes, as long as one night of the stay is within the promotion period, double or triple bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the promo window).
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
If I check in before January 9, 2012, or check out after April 8, 2012, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes, as long as one night of the stay is within the promotion period, double or triple bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the promo window).
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#118
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefer...romoID=B1N_FAQ
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]