Oct 15, 2014, 2:07 am
New SPG website design, launched 15 Oct 2014
Oct 15, 2014, 1:27 am
#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. 
Oct 15, 2014, 1:53 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
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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.
Oct 15, 2014, 2:09 am
#3
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
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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.
Oct 15, 2014, 2:14 am
#4
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
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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. 
Oct 15, 2014, 2:15 am
#5
Join Date: May 2011
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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).
Oct 15, 2014, 2:16 am
#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...
Oct 15, 2014, 2:27 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2013
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More friendly interface with smartphone/tablet but i love old style -_-'
Oct 15, 2014, 2:32 am
#9
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
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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.
Oct 15, 2014, 2:53 am
#10
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
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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?
Oct 15, 2014, 2:56 am
#11
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
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Oct 15, 2014, 2:57 am
#12
Join Date: Sep 2013
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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
Oct 15, 2014, 2:58 am
#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.
Oct 15, 2014, 3:02 am
#14
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
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The My Starpoints Activity listing now allows you to go back, in yearly increments, to the start of 2011.
Oct 15, 2014, 3:02 am
#15
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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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.