Paying for StarPRO rate with SPG AmEx
May 23, 2012, 12:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Paying for StarPRO rate with SPG AmEx
I searched quite a bit, but couldn't find a definitive answer.
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
May 23, 2012, 4:20 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Plat, Emerald Exec., PC Plat, AA, CO, DL, UBS Charter Card, Palladium Card, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,694
I searched quite a bit, but couldn't find a definitive answer.
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
May 23, 2012, 8:00 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Nomad
Programs: AA MM EP, QF Gold, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTT, HH Gold, National Exec, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,107
I searched quite a bit, but couldn't find a definitive answer.
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
What happens when I stay at a Starwood hotel on a StarPRO rate and pay with an SPG American Express card?
Will I receive:
a. 5 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 2 from SPG, 2 from AmEx)
b. 3 Starpoints/$ (1 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from Amex)
c. 1 Starpoint/$ (1 base only)
I know the Amex T&Cs talk about "eligible spend", but are they really tied that well into the SPG system that they can tell whether a charge was for an ineligible stay?
Trying to decide whether to pay with my Sapphire or SPG card. Thanks!
In practice, YMMV. I've only had one StarPro stay so far (I just became eligible for it) and did get points for the stay. A colleague reports getting points often. Given they're not officially supposed to earn points, I try to book points-earning rates when the cost difference is minimal.
May 24, 2012, 7:32 pm
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SJC
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Officially, d. 2 Starpoint/$ (0 base, 0 from SPG, 2 from AMEX)
In practice, YMMV. I've only had one StarPro stay so far (I just became eligible for it) and did get points for the stay. A colleague reports getting points often. Given they're not officially supposed to earn points, I try to book points-earning rates when the cost difference is minimal.
In practice, YMMV. I've only had one StarPro stay so far (I just became eligible for it) and did get points for the stay. A colleague reports getting points often. Given they're not officially supposed to earn points, I try to book points-earning rates when the cost difference is minimal.
Thanks all!
Jun 19, 2012, 1:10 am
#5
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Posts: 226
Update, just in case someone finds this thread with a similar question:
I indeed received 2 points per dollar: 1 for using the SPG Amex, plus 1 for using it at a Starwood hotel. No points from Starwood themselves, as expected.
I indeed received 2 points per dollar: 1 for using the SPG Amex, plus 1 for using it at a Starwood hotel. No points from Starwood themselves, as expected.
Jun 19, 2012, 1:59 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,769
on an asside
is anyone getting stay credits for starpro rates as i was staying with someone recently and they got the stay and credit.
he emailed spg and they said it is not eligible.
is anyone getting stay credits for starpro rates as i was staying with someone recently and they got the stay and credit.
he emailed spg and they said it is not eligible.
Sep 9, 2013, 12:58 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Do you get point and night credits when staying on a StarPro rate?
Seems to be a grey area judging from this thread... anyone know?
Seems to be a grey area judging from this thread... anyone know?
Sep 9, 2013, 1:09 pm
#8
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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"iii. An "Eligible Rate" is the rate an SPG Member pays for a stay in a guest room at an SPG Participating Hotel unless:
...C. the guest room was booked at a tour operator, wholesaler, or crew room rate including, without limitation, STARNet and STARPRO;..."
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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