Westin LAX and priceline
Oct 4, 2001, 4:48 am
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Westin LAX and priceline
I am staying at the Westin LAX 10/5 (Fri night) which was bought thru priceline (40+fees+tax=$51). I am Starwood Gold.
Should I expect any special treatment as a Gold or nothing because it was Priceline?
Can't wait for the heavenly bed.
Should I expect any special treatment as a Gold or nothing because it was Priceline?
Can't wait for the heavenly bed.
Oct 4, 2001, 6:18 am
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Join Date: Jun 2001
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Call the hotel and give them your gold # and request an upgrade. When you arrive ask if they were able to get you an upgrade. Everytime I get a priceline HH or Starwood hotel I do this and am upgraded,etc.
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Oct 4, 2001, 12:16 pm
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What jabez sez.
You might also be forwarned that the hotel agent may say something like "I'm sorry but this is a Priceline stay and you can't receive points on it."
Just respond nicely "That's correct and I know the system will not credit me, but I do want my number in the record for any upgrades or other ammenities I might be entitled to."
I've had a little resistance a few times, but utimatly never had anyone refuse to enter it in my record.
And I'm always afforded my Gold privledges without problems once I arrive.
You can wait until check-in to present your Gold card, but I too advise you call the hotel directly in advance, as they often pre-assign upgraded rooms early in the day based on the listed status of arriving guests. Having your number in their system in advance increases your upgrade chances, IMHO.
You might also be forwarned that the hotel agent may say something like "I'm sorry but this is a Priceline stay and you can't receive points on it."
Just respond nicely "That's correct and I know the system will not credit me, but I do want my number in the record for any upgrades or other ammenities I might be entitled to."
I've had a little resistance a few times, but utimatly never had anyone refuse to enter it in my record.
And I'm always afforded my Gold privledges without problems once I arrive.
You can wait until check-in to present your Gold card, but I too advise you call the hotel directly in advance, as they often pre-assign upgraded rooms early in the day based on the listed status of arriving guests. Having your number in their system in advance increases your upgrade chances, IMHO.