New SPG website design, launched 15 Oct 2014
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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New SPG website design, launched 15 Oct 2014
i think spg just relaunched their website, it looks a bit more web 2.0 now.
#2
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
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Just saw this too - it's nice! I just need to find where all the things I normally look at are now.
It's much more inline with the iPad app now.
It's much more inline with the iPad app now.
#3
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
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As this is likely to be a popular thread over the next few days, I've added a wiki to summarise any comments and bug reports that may arise. Please feel free to contribute.
#4
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
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Posts: 16,033
Bug
I am greeted as "MR./MRS. FLYER", but there's no access to set or modify my title in the profile. Not a good start.
#5
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Marriott LTT, LH SEN
Posts: 171
Switching language
I'm accessing the new website from Germany (and it's in German). Where do I select different languages? Previously it was in the upper right corner, but now I can't find it anymore.
Not so excited about the new design so far (via laptop).
Not so excited about the new design so far (via laptop).
#6
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
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Oxon Flyer - You have to contact them to amend your title field I'm afraid...
#8
Join Date: Sep 2013
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More friendly interface with smartphone/tablet but i love old style -_-'
#9
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
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Security flaw
My spg password contains both capital and lower case letters.
If I key in my password all in CAPITAL letters, it logs me in.
If I key in my password all in lower case letters, it logs me in.
Yikes.
If I key in my password all in CAPITAL letters, it logs me in.
If I key in my password all in lower case letters, it logs me in.
Yikes.
#10
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
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Posts: 3,585
what else could be added?
I am not a big fan, frankly. I also don't think the issues are bugs?
To begin with, the Mr./Mrs. thing is a bit of a turnoff! What if I was single?
I don't think smartphone access was the major reason for the switch? The fact is Starwood surveys its members more than most providers, so I presume the changes are driven by client feedback? (If so, I don't see it!).
Today, for example, I had difficulty finding my "YTD Stays" and my SPG account. For the record, here is what I would like to have seen:
- easier access to SPG reviews;
- better access to spghotescapes;
- hyperlink to contact the property.
What have I missed?
To begin with, the Mr./Mrs. thing is a bit of a turnoff! What if I was single?
I don't think smartphone access was the major reason for the switch? The fact is Starwood surveys its members more than most providers, so I presume the changes are driven by client feedback? (If so, I don't see it!).
Today, for example, I had difficulty finding my "YTD Stays" and my SPG account. For the record, here is what I would like to have seen:
- easier access to SPG reviews;
- better access to spghotescapes;
- hyperlink to contact the property.
What have I missed?
#11
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
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#12
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: SPG,HH,IHG
Posts: 786
WOW !!! Maybe New feature ?
When i try to apply Your24
Platinum Member Upgrade
Being a Platinum Member entitles you to the best available room at check-in.
My Upgrade Preference
1.Highest floor
2.Best view
3.Largest room
Request Changes to My Room Selection
1.I'm confirmed with 2 beds but I would prefer 1 bed if available
2.No connecting door
Very impressive feature
Trace back starpoint activity in my page up to 2011
When i try to apply Your24
Platinum Member Upgrade
Being a Platinum Member entitles you to the best available room at check-in.
My Upgrade Preference
1.Highest floor
2.Best view
3.Largest room
Request Changes to My Room Selection
1.I'm confirmed with 2 beds but I would prefer 1 bed if available
2.No connecting door
Very impressive feature
Trace back starpoint activity in my page up to 2011
#13
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,788
Some elements from the old UI are still there e.g. when the system kicks you out, you see the old style login screen embedded inside the new layout.
#14
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
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Posts: 16,033
The My Starpoints Activity listing now allows you to go back, in yearly increments, to the start of 2011.
#15
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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Posts: 3,737
I can't find my stays prior to logging in. A friend of mine who is not a member tried to look up a reservation and couldn't because he couldn't find the link where he would enter the conformation number and last name. I told him just google it and he found a Westin link for that.