Promo : Requalification Gift in 2013 : Double Points or 25%(Gold)/35%(Plat) off award
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#271
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE, VSE 5 Star Elite
Posts: 382
Looks like it posted as the discounted points, so the CSR's are not clearly understanding how this works, even after she went off for 5mins to talk to someone else for instructions...

#272
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Lifetime titanium, Hyatt Globlist, Hilton Silver, Amtrak Select Plus, UA Silver
Posts: 1,620
I want to use the 35% points award for a vacation in late December. (It is available right now.) I haven't picked my award yet since it can only be used 6 months out. My question is do I need to wait until June 20th (6 months before December 20th) to "pick my Platinum award" or can I just pick the Platinum award on June 1st. I apologize if it is already answered, but it seemed from some of the Lurker and other posts that you could pick the award on June 1st and use it through December 31st. I just don't want to screw it up. Thanks in advance.

#273

#274
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: SPG
Posts: 11
Actually, it was done right. They were only being redeposited as a request because guests were trying to use their 25/35% off before the award appeared in their account. You do not need 100% of the points in your account if the award is already in your account.

#275
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE, VSE 5 Star Elite
Posts: 382
They wouldn't let me book until the award was in the account, and they wouldn't let me apply the award against an existing booking, so saying that you have need the full points up-front makes no sense...

#276
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Intercontinental Platinum, AA Gold
Posts: 229
Lurkers, any thought on this part of the terms? In the below example, waiting till June is no biggy. However, I wanted to make a redemption in May of next year, so does that mean that I need to wait till Nov/Dec 2013 before I click the link to get the 35% coupon? My hunch is no, but want to check.

#277
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 8,252
I want to use the 35% points award for a vacation in late December. (It is available right now.) I haven't picked my award yet since it can only be used 6 months out. My question is do I need to wait until June 20th (6 months before December 20th) to "pick my Platinum award" or can I just pick the Platinum award on June 1st. I apologize if it is already answered, but it seemed from some of the Lurker and other posts that you could pick the award on June 1st and use it through December 31st. I just don't want to screw it up. Thanks in advance.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20683279-post243.html
(not sure how A in that example would be possible at all - 5 months?)

#278
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 8,252
In fact, here's the wording in the email (just registered):
redeem for up to five nights at any Category 1–6 hotel or resort by December 31, 2013

#279
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Intercontinental Platinum, AA Gold
Posts: 229
My plan is the same, and Lurker has confirmed it. See this post:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20683279-post243.html
(not sure how A in that example would be possible at all - 5 months?)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20683279-post243.html
(not sure how A in that example would be possible at all - 5 months?)
That only speaks of the redemption date and not the actual stay date. I want my stay to be in mid to late 2014.

#280
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: Delta Plat Kool-Aid Drinker, Hyatt Diamond, SPG GM, Marriott GM, Hilton GM, and Priority Club GM
Posts: 1,183
Look at post #244......
So your saying can you book register on Dec 31st,2012 then book something in July 2013...for something as far as the hotel is taking reservations....maybe into 2014? Good question!

#281
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 8,252
Here is an excerpt from the terms that were emailed to me after registration:
Offer is valid for one award at Category 1–6 hotels and resorts for up to a five-night stay through December 31, 2013

#282
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Up In The Cloud
Programs: UA 1K MM; BA S, AA G; AS G; DL | SPG P50, M G, CC G, IHG P, HLT S | Hertz PC, Avis F
Posts: 680
Can you apply the 35% off retroactively to a stay within 6 months but booked before?
Are there any time limits after qualification to redeem the 35% off rewards?
Are there any time limits after qualification to redeem the 35% off rewards?

#283
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Are there any time limits after qualification to redeem the 35% off rewards?
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Jun 4, 13 at 1:10 pm Reason: clarification on existing paid vs. award res

#284
Company Representative - Starwood
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]

#285
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Lifetime titanium, Hyatt Globlist, Hilton Silver, Amtrak Select Plus, UA Silver
Posts: 1,620
I was able to apply the 35% off to an existing future reservation with the help of a very helpful CSR Liz. It took a couple of days but was able to apply it in the end and my points redeposited straight away.
Last edited by hotelfanatic; Jun 4, 13 at 8:59 am
