Is it normal?
Dec 20, 2013, 7:47 am
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Is it normal?
OK. I just thought one should be informed of the rules before the booking not after it.
Thx.
Thx.
Last edited by just2010just; Dec 20, 2013 at 5:37 pm Reason: clarify
Dec 20, 2013, 8:01 am
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Not sure if it's because I had a bit to drink this Friday evening but I have no clue what you're trying to say here.
Dec 20, 2013, 8:05 am
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There's not a lot of detail in your post. We are left to speculate.
It is possible that the property has a minimum stay requirement in place for the relevant dates. The agent might ask your intention to see if you are purposely seeking a way around that by shortening a four-night booking.
It is possible that the property has a minimum stay requirement in place for the relevant dates. The agent might ask your intention to see if you are purposely seeking a way around that by shortening a four-night booking.
Dec 20, 2013, 8:33 am
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I used pending booking to secure a room at one Sheraton. I later discovered that I had insufficient points for the booking and called SPG to shorten the stay from 4 nights to 2.
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
Dec 20, 2013, 8:57 am
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Perhaps OP could simply post what happened in plain English.
Dec 20, 2013, 9:14 am
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I used pending booking to secure a room at one Sheraton. I later discovered that I had insufficient points for the booking and called SPG to shorten the stay from 4 nights to 2.
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
Dec 20, 2013, 10:13 am
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Sounds like the most logical explanation to me. But I agree with others that it's tough to tell exactly what OP is saying here. Possibly just a rant and we'll never here back from him/her again.
Dec 20, 2013, 10:44 am
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Dec 20, 2013, 11:04 am
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It sounds normal.
I have not ever tried but is it possible to book nights with insufficient points?
I have not ever tried but is it possible to book nights with insufficient points?
Dec 20, 2013, 11:43 am
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Dec 20, 2013, 2:13 pm
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Dec 20, 2013, 5:37 pm
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I used pending booking to secure a room at one Sheraton. I later discovered that I had insufficient points for the booking and called SPG to shorten the stay from 4 nights to 2.
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
I was asked if my initial intention was to book a 4 nts stay or 2 (Does it make a difference). It made me very uncomfortable(I have to disclose my intention to the hotel I am staying?? Do I also need to report my schedule when I am at the hotel? Ridiculous). I do not think my intention is any of their business. Felt very strange of being asked about this.
Is is normal to be asked abt your intention?
Cheers,
Dec 20, 2013, 5:59 pm
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Cheers,