Sep 13, 2014, 4:10 am
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SPG More For You
Registered members can earn double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights and triple Starpoints if the stay includes a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East). Earn big on eligible stays at more than 1,000 participating hotels and resorts from September 15 through December 15, 2014.
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Registered members can earn double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights and triple Starpoints if the stay includes a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East). Earn big on eligible stays at more than 1,000 participating hotels and resorts from September 15 through December 15, 2014.
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2014 Q3/4 Global Promo : SPG More For You
Sep 18, 2014, 12:45 pm
#151
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG Platinum; VIA Privilege
Posts: 216
I have stayed at both Westin at the Domain and Aloft at the domain. I like Aloft better than Westin without any prejudice to their participation in the promotion for the following reasons:
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
Sep 18, 2014, 12:59 pm
#152
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: SPG Plat 100, Marriott Plat
Posts: 267
I have stayed at both Westin at the Domain and Aloft at the domain. I like Aloft better than Westin without any prejudice to their participation in the promotion for the following reasons:
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
Sep 18, 2014, 1:05 pm
#153
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG Platinum; VIA Privilege
Posts: 216
Yes, I do earn fewer points but only because the Aloft room rates are lower than those of Westin. I am ok with earning lesser number of points when the service is better. All other point accruals are same. I get 500 points for Platinum Amenity in Aloft as well.
The free breakfast in Aloft allows me to pick up anything I want from their snack store. On the other hand, the breakfast coupon in Westin only gives me 1 coffee + 1 pastry.
The free breakfast in Aloft allows me to pick up anything I want from their snack store. On the other hand, the breakfast coupon in Westin only gives me 1 coffee + 1 pastry.
Sep 18, 2014, 1:08 pm
#154
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Just as an FYI, officially, the choice should be for 250 Starpoints. Are they adding another 250 at this location, for some reason?
That sounds a tad light, IMHO. Can you send me the details? I'd like to have the SPG Hotel Coordinators follow up on that.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
On the other hand, the breakfast coupon in Westin only gives me 1 coffee + 1 pastry.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 18, 2014, 1:48 pm
#155
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG Platinum; VIA Privilege
Posts: 216
I went back and checked my point accruals. You are correct. I earned only 250 points at Aloft. My bad... but I still prefer Aloft
The breakfast coupon I got in Westin is in addition to the 500 points Platinum Amenity. The coupon is for Urban Grill. It says the following on the coupon "This coupon is valid only on the date below for 1 grand coffee and 1 pastry".
I am not really sure if Breakfast option is in addition to 500 points or it is either /Or.
The breakfast coupon I got in Westin is in addition to the 500 points Platinum Amenity. The coupon is for Urban Grill. It says the following on the coupon "This coupon is valid only on the date below for 1 grand coffee and 1 pastry".
I am not really sure if Breakfast option is in addition to 500 points or it is either /Or.
Sep 18, 2014, 1:50 pm
#156
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
...The breakfast coupon I got in Westin is in addition to the 500 points Platinum Amenity. The coupon is for Urban Grill. It says the following on the coupon "This coupon is valid only on the date below for 1 grand coffee and 1 pastry".
I am not really sure if Breakfast option is in addition to 500 points or it is either /Or.
I am not really sure if Breakfast option is in addition to 500 points or it is either /Or.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 18, 2014, 2:01 pm
#157
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YUL
Programs: SPG Platinum; VIA Privilege
Posts: 216
Thanks for the clarification Williams. In that case, please do send my kudos to the team at Westin Domain.
Unlike many FT members, I sometimes don't pay attention and stay misinformed.
Unlike many FT members, I sometimes don't pay attention and stay misinformed.
Sep 18, 2014, 7:56 pm
#158
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere between YXU and YYZ
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium Hilton Diamond AC*75K
Posts: 618
I have stayed at both Westin at the Domain and Aloft at the domain. I like Aloft better than Westin without any prejudice to their participation in the promotion for the following reasons:
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
1. The Aloft staff are very courteous and display genuine interest in their work
2. Being a small hotel means more personal attention
This is my personal opinion. Others may have different opinions.
So, if both Aloft and Westin participate in a promo, my pesonal preference would be to stay at Aloft at the Domain.
What kind of 'personal attention' do you really need beyond that?
There is nothing I can think of that would get me to sacrifice 250 points per night (Plat welcome and Green Choice).
I didn't have to but I would even tolerate grumpy and rude staff for the extra 1750 points I got during my stays.
Sep 18, 2014, 10:30 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 743
i've stayed at both too. I prefer the Westin. My one and only stay at the Aloft (a single night) was marred by the fact that i could not get any sleep due to the noise from the hall coming into my room. When I checked out, they told me they had a known problem with the gap at the bottom of the doors. Sounded like they were planning on fixing it. That was more than a year ago. Anyone know if they did?
Sep 19, 2014, 4:39 am
#160
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
Can we please get the thread back on topic? There are threads for discussing the two properties.
Sep 19, 2014, 11:09 pm
#161
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SIN
Programs: Hard to keep one
Posts: 155
Got one stay planned , luckily over Friday. More motivation to plan Saturday departures now...
Last edited by EngOnAPlane; Sep 20, 2014 at 2:07 am
Sep 21, 2014, 8:59 pm
#162
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 12
Totally not a worthwhile promotion the promotions have been getting worse and worse this year and totally not made for the business traveler! Loyalty means nothing anymore to Starwood. Each day I question why I stay!
Sep 22, 2014, 9:35 am
#163
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2
triple points not credited
i just came back from a trip in Mumbai, India, where I stayed in the Westin. I got double points posted, but not triple, although my stay included a Friday night.
just checked the folia, and although i checked out on the 20th and paid 6 nights, it says 14th -19th. disappointing. now i will need to call, email, etc to have it sorted out.
on the other hand I really liked the hotel
just checked the folia, and although i checked out on the 20th and paid 6 nights, it says 14th -19th. disappointing. now i will need to call, email, etc to have it sorted out.
on the other hand I really liked the hotel
Sep 22, 2014, 10:27 am
#164
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
i just came back from a trip in Mumbai, India, where I stayed in the Westin. I got double points posted, but not triple, although my stay included a Friday night.
just checked the folia, and although i checked out on the 20th and paid 6 nights, it says 14th -19th. disappointing. now i will need to call, email, etc to have it sorted out...
just checked the folia, and although i checked out on the 20th and paid 6 nights, it says 14th -19th. disappointing. now i will need to call, email, etc to have it sorted out...
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 27, 2014, 2:40 am
#165
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,232
just finished a stay on 19-21 september at w verbier.
no bonus points from this promo posted yet.
still waiting....
no bonus points from this promo posted yet.
still waiting....