Sep 25, 2014, 12:41 pm
Last edit by: beltway
Here's the current language on this benefit from the SPG T&C. Note especially the $10 minimum:
2.2.b. When an SPG Member is not staying at an SPG Participating Hotel, charges incurred by the SPG Member for food and beverage (excluding alcoholic beverage purchases where prohibited by law) at restaurants located within or adjacent to SPG Participating Hotels will be Eligible Charges if:
(i) the restaurant permits guests to charge food and beverage on their folios;
(ii) the charges are greater than $10 USD (excluding taxes, gratuities);
(iii) the food and beverage is not in connection with a banquet, meeting or other function that is excluded from Eligible Charges as provided in Section 2.2.a; and
(iv) the SPG Member provides his/her SPG Member number at the time of payment.
(ii) the charges are greater than $10 USD (excluding taxes, gratuities);
(iii) the food and beverage is not in connection with a banquet, meeting or other function that is excluded from Eligible Charges as provided in Section 2.2.a; and
(iv) the SPG Member provides his/her SPG Member number at the time of payment.
FAQ: Yes, it's a Starwood benefit: points for meals without a stay
Nov 30, 2008, 7:07 pm
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The rule of thumb is that if a guest who is staying at the hotel can charge the meal to their room, you are able to get points for a standalone meal. If you have trouble with the restaurant staff, just fax the receipt in.
Jan 7, 2009, 8:46 pm
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FAQ: Yes, it's a Starwood benefit: points for meals without a stay
SanDiego 1K, I dined on December 24, faxed it in when I returned home from the holidays, and recevied an email from Starwood and the points in just a few days. Thank you!Thank you!
Jan 7, 2009, 9:59 pm
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Did this successfully at Westin Ottawa (2006) and FP YYZ West (2007).
Jan 8, 2009, 4:52 pm
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Wonder why no one has commented on this before, especially since this is an integral portion of this post's original query.
By the way, the wife and I had brunch on New Year's Day at an SPG proeprty and was wondering how long it should take for the points to hit her account -- and keep it from expiring. So far, nada.
Thanks,
NJ
Jan 8, 2009, 5:08 pm
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Best regards,
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Jan 8, 2009, 5:11 pm
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Points-earning dining charges of at least $10 are considered by Starwood to be stay activity (but not "a stay" for the purposes of elite levels).
Jan 8, 2009, 5:29 pm
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Thanks, Lurker and Soitgoes.
Lurker another question.
I had her pay for the charge with her credit card so ther would be no problem in her getting the points to her account.
But, could I have paid for the charge with my SPG credit card (different name) and still assigned the points to be earned to her account?
I did not think that this would be possible because earning points for a hotel stay the card and the account must match, I believe, but I was not able to find anything on point on this subject.
Not a biggie, but would like to know for future reference.
Thanks,
NJ
Lurker another question.
I had her pay for the charge with her credit card so ther would be no problem in her getting the points to her account.
But, could I have paid for the charge with my SPG credit card (different name) and still assigned the points to be earned to her account?
I did not think that this would be possible because earning points for a hotel stay the card and the account must match, I believe, but I was not able to find anything on point on this subject.
Not a biggie, but would like to know for future reference.
Thanks,
NJ
Jan 8, 2009, 5:50 pm
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Thanks, Lurker and Soitgoes.
Lurker another question.
I had her pay for the charge with her credit card so ther would be no problem in her getting the points to her account.
But, could I have paid for the charge with my SPG credit card (different name) and still assigned the points to be earned to her account?
I did not think that this would be possible because earning points for a hotel stay the card and the account must match, I believe, but I was not able to find anything on point on this subject.
Not a biggie, but would like to know for future reference.
Thanks,
NJ
Lurker another question.
I had her pay for the charge with her credit card so ther would be no problem in her getting the points to her account.
But, could I have paid for the charge with my SPG credit card (different name) and still assigned the points to be earned to her account?
I did not think that this would be possible because earning points for a hotel stay the card and the account must match, I believe, but I was not able to find anything on point on this subject.
Not a biggie, but would like to know for future reference.
Thanks,
NJ
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Jan 8, 2009, 8:07 pm
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Thanks, William!
One final question, the receipt received for SPG points did not register the tip amount. Do tips also earn SPG points from the food and beverage charges and do taxes also earn points?
Thanks.
One final question, the receipt received for SPG points did not register the tip amount. Do tips also earn SPG points from the food and beverage charges and do taxes also earn points?
Thanks.
Jan 8, 2009, 8:12 pm
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Eligible Charges do not include:
(a) room charges that are not included in the definition of Eligible Rates (NOTE: certain pre-paid rooms where the booking is made through a third party are not Eligible Rates);
(b) charges for banquets, meetings or other functions, with the exception of points earned from qualifying meetings or events through the Preferred Planner Program;
(c) complimentary services (including, but not limited to, any Awards earned through the Program);
(d) other fees paid such as parking, business center, high-speed internet access, retail stores, spa products and services and greens fees;
(e) taxes, gratuities, service charges and other applicable charges, such as energy charges, and resort fees.
(f) any charges not specifically listed as an Eligible Charge.
(a) room charges that are not included in the definition of Eligible Rates (NOTE: certain pre-paid rooms where the booking is made through a third party are not Eligible Rates);
(b) charges for banquets, meetings or other functions, with the exception of points earned from qualifying meetings or events through the Preferred Planner Program;
(c) complimentary services (including, but not limited to, any Awards earned through the Program);
(d) other fees paid such as parking, business center, high-speed internet access, retail stores, spa products and services and greens fees;
(e) taxes, gratuities, service charges and other applicable charges, such as energy charges, and resort fees.
(f) any charges not specifically listed as an Eligible Charge.
Jan 8, 2009, 8:46 pm
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Unfortunately, after my first three or four attempts to get SPG points for dining at the Blue Fin restaurant at the W Times Square were met with a variety of excuses as to why this can't be done, I simply gave up. Of course, had I been spending $150 for dinner instead of $35 for a weekend brunch, I might still be fighting this battle, but I figure it's just not worth the hassle for about 100 points. Now if I needed the points to keep my account active, that would be a different story.
Feb 24, 2009, 12:13 pm
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Are drinks consumed in the concierge lounge (in MN) and charged to your room eligible for points accumulation?
Feb 24, 2009, 12:18 pm
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Feb 24, 2009, 2:26 pm
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Uh, any specific restaurants excluded from this?
I had two meals at Micheal Mina in San Francisco's Westin St. Francis and when I presented the SPG card at my first meal on the second day of opening I was told (after much waiting) that the restaurant was separate from the hotel and that therefore they wouldn't give me points. At the time I didn't press the issue further but I see that the restaurant is clearly listed as part of the hotel: www.westinstfrancis.com/dining/michael_mina.cfm
Incidentally, that place is high on pretentiousness--much, much better high-end places to eat in my hometown.
I had two meals at Micheal Mina in San Francisco's Westin St. Francis and when I presented the SPG card at my first meal on the second day of opening I was told (after much waiting) that the restaurant was separate from the hotel and that therefore they wouldn't give me points. At the time I didn't press the issue further but I see that the restaurant is clearly listed as part of the hotel: www.westinstfrancis.com/dining/michael_mina.cfm
Incidentally, that place is high on pretentiousness--much, much better high-end places to eat in my hometown.
Unfortunately, after my first three or four attempts to get SPG points for dining at the Blue Fin restaurant at the W Times Square were met with a variety of excuses as to why this can't be done, I simply gave up. Of course, had I been spending $150 for dinner instead of $35 for a weekend brunch, I might still be fighting this battle, but I figure it's just not worth the hassle for about 100 points. Now if I needed the points to keep my account active, that would be a different story.
