2014 Platinum Requalification Roll Call
Nov 20, 2014, 2:57 pm
#241
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hawaii
Programs: SPG Plat, AA EXEC PLAT, HERTZ PLATINUM
Posts: 55
18 stays, 303 nights in 2014. My ambassador is great.
Nov 20, 2014, 3:08 pm
#242
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Nov 20, 2014, 7:43 pm
#243
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,820
Maybe emikelaw should try 365 days in a Starwood hotel. Maybe his account will be flagged as GrandMaster Elite! 
Nov 20, 2014, 8:06 pm
#244
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat, Copa Pres. Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG LT Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 769
Just got there last night at the luxurious 4pts Midtown Times Square. Existing plat status saved me from getting walked at midnight like the unlucky guy in front of me 
Nov 21, 2014, 9:47 am
#245
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Richmond, VA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion, SPG Platinum
Posts: 33
39 Stays, 60 Nights. Think it's worth going for the 75 night level?
Nov 22, 2014, 12:01 pm
#246
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hawaii
Programs: SPG Plat, AA EXEC PLAT, HERTZ PLATINUM
Posts: 55
Nov 23, 2014, 2:39 am
#247
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
checking out from my 25th stay tomorrow....will also hit 50 nights by the end of the month....
Nov 23, 2014, 4:00 am
#248
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT (fmr EXP), UA SLV, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat Premier (LTG), IHG Gold, National Exec Elite
Posts: 175
Will hit my 25th stay on Dec 1. Currently booked to finish with 48 nights so may do a mattress run to hit 50.
Nov 23, 2014, 5:14 am
#249
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K, AC-3MM, Marriott- LT Titanium, SPG RIP
Posts: 2,959
At 29 stays and 41 nights...will cross 50 nights sometime during Christmas vacation...
Nov 23, 2014, 5:41 am
#250
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
Just hit 23 stays and 56 nights this year. I actually did some speculative mattress running in Q1 this year because of the nights promo (to hit 25 nights I think it was?). I'll have to go back and do the math to see if that was worth it since I ended up +6 nights...
Nov 29, 2014, 10:57 pm
#251
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: MUC
Programs: LT Marriott Gold, Velocity Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 335
After my stay in Munich next week I will be sitting at 46 nights. Despite having a further 22 nights in hotels for 2014 I couldn't be sure of getting the remaining nights at SPG properties so took the easy way out and applied for the SPG card to qualify me.
I've decided that I am not going to put business in the direction of properties that choose to skimp on Plat recognition ie Westin Berlin with the buy up to the buffet. Instead I will stay at the Hilton Berlin where Golds are better treated. Also am finding for a lot of European locations SPG options are too expensive ie Rome or they have properties that are not well reviewed ie Brussels or they do not have a presence ie. Oslo.
I've decided that I am not going to put business in the direction of properties that choose to skimp on Plat recognition ie Westin Berlin with the buy up to the buffet. Instead I will stay at the Hilton Berlin where Golds are better treated. Also am finding for a lot of European locations SPG options are too expensive ie Rome or they have properties that are not well reviewed ie Brussels or they do not have a presence ie. Oslo.
Nov 30, 2014, 8:24 pm
#252
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Rafael, CA
Programs: Life SPG Plat, 7X NH DIA
Posts: 2,840
After my stay in Munich next week I will be sitting at 46 nights. Despite having a further 22 nights in hotels for 2014 I couldn't be sure of getting the remaining nights at SPG properties so took the easy way out and applied for the SPG card to qualify me.
I've decided that I am not going to put business in the direction of properties that choose to skimp on Plat recognition ie Westin Berlin with the buy up to the buffet. Instead I will stay at the Hilton Berlin where Golds are better treated. Also am finding for a lot of European locations SPG options are too expensive ie Rome or they have properties that are not well reviewed ie Brussels or they do not have a presence ie. Oslo.
I've decided that I am not going to put business in the direction of properties that choose to skimp on Plat recognition ie Westin Berlin with the buy up to the buffet. Instead I will stay at the Hilton Berlin where Golds are better treated. Also am finding for a lot of European locations SPG options are too expensive ie Rome or they have properties that are not well reviewed ie Brussels or they do not have a presence ie. Oslo.
Nov 30, 2014, 8:57 pm
#253
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Last year - 90 nights on 47 stays.
This year - 34 nights on 25 stays, with the last stay coming on 31 December. (Currently 29 nights on 21 stays.)
This year - 34 nights on 25 stays, with the last stay coming on 31 December. (Currently 29 nights on 21 stays.)
Nov 30, 2014, 10:48 pm
#254
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: MUC
Programs: LT Marriott Gold, Velocity Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 335
Thanks for that reminder I had not considered the possibility there would be an issue. Once the card has been activated and first spend made I will call AMEX and change closing date to ensure credits post in 2014.
Dec 1, 2014, 11:09 am
#255
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DFW
Programs: Marriott (Titanium); National (Exec); Hilton (Gold)
Posts: 175
53 nights on 25 stays (qualified Nov 16). Already have 20 nights locked in for Jan 2015, so maybe I make a run for Plat75 in 2015.