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Terms and Conditions
- 50% Off Award is subject to availability; advance reservations required. Callers must advise they are using a 50% Off Award and request Rate Plan ID: SPG50 when making reservations. The number and type of rooms offered may be limited and black-out dates may apply. 50% Off Award may not apply to suites at all hotels.
- 50% Off Award is valid for a maximum of up to five consecutive nights at SPG50 participating hotels worldwide. Using the 50% Off Award for less than five nights, forfeits any unused nights, and the 50% Off Award is no longer valid for use in connection with any other stay.
- Most, but not all, Starwood Preferred Guest participating hotels participate in the 50% Off Award. 50% Off Awards are NOT valid in Hawaii or at the Bahrain Sheraton Hotel.
- At Sheraton Vacation Resorts and Westin Vacation Resorts, the 50% Off Award length of stay requirements may vary. Please call for specific requirements. However, only one certificate is required regardless of how many nights a guest is eligible to stay at Vacation Resorts.
- 50% Off Award is valid on regular (RACK) room rates based upon availability of the SPG50 Rate Plan.
- 50% Off Award may not be applied toward service charges, room tax, food and beverages, parking, gratuities, gift shop purchases, or other incidental charges and taxes.
- Starwood Preferred Guest Members are eligible to receive Starpoints for the paid portion of the stay only. Starpoints cannot be earned on any paid portion of the SPG50 Rate Plan at Sheraton Vacation Resorts or Westin Vacation Resorts.
- 50% Off Award reservations are commissionable to Travel Agents.
- Standard Guarantee and Deposit Policy applies and varies by hotel.
- 50% Off Award is not combinable with other room or rate promotional discounts or special programs, including Upgrade Certificates.
- 50% off Award is good for only one room during the stay.
- 50% Off Award has no cash value.
Best Hotels to use the SPG50 (50% OFF Rack Rate Certificate)...
Apr 27, 2008, 10:10 am
#166
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It's not worth anything IF you are looking in the US, or at standard rooms in low season, especially at hotels which often discount on weekends, etc.
But for suites or villas at resorts, it's difficult to beat. Saves $25/night for Villas, and if staying 5 nights, that is worth it to me. On standard rooms, it saves less, only about $10/night.
So in countries where Rack Rates are lower, like in SE Asia, it still has some kick. But in the US it's less likely to be useful.
But for suites or villas at resorts, it's difficult to beat. Saves $25/night for Villas, and if staying 5 nights, that is worth it to me. On standard rooms, it saves less, only about $10/night.
So in countries where Rack Rates are lower, like in SE Asia, it still has some kick. But in the US it's less likely to be useful.
Apr 27, 2008, 9:53 pm
#167
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1P MM, SPG Lifetime Gold
Posts: 654
Do you get points and stay credit when using an SPG50?
Apr 27, 2008, 9:55 pm
#168
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Location: MSP
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Apr 27, 2008, 9:57 pm
#169
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
Programs: AC, AA, SPG
Posts: 776
The answer is in the "SPG FAQ" sticky at the top of the forum. Here is the link:
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=667952
It's also on SPG's website here:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/promot...ode=50offTERMS
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=667952
It's also on SPG's website here:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/promot...ode=50offTERMS
Apr 27, 2008, 11:14 pm
#170
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 503
I'm using two certificates at 5 nights each for a stay at the Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam this summer. The lowest refundable rate at the time I booked was 294 euros a night and the SPG50 rate is 260, which is definitely worthwhile, especially for a long stay.
Last edited by stheller; Apr 27, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Apr 30, 2008, 6:58 am
#171
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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It's not worth anything IF you are looking in the US, or at standard rooms in low season, especially at hotels which often discount on weekends, etc.
But for suites or villas at resorts, it's difficult to beat. Saves $25/night for Villas, and if staying 5 nights, that is worth it to me. On standard rooms, it saves less, only about $10/night.
So in countries where Rack Rates are lower, like in SE Asia, it still has some kick. But in the US it's less likely to be useful.
But for suites or villas at resorts, it's difficult to beat. Saves $25/night for Villas, and if staying 5 nights, that is worth it to me. On standard rooms, it saves less, only about $10/night.
So in countries where Rack Rates are lower, like in SE Asia, it still has some kick. But in the US it's less likely to be useful.
And I also looked at resorts, but of course the wrong ones: French Polynesia. SPG50 doesn't work there.
Apr 30, 2008, 7:06 am
#172
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sfozrhfco, this is a great rate you have there.
May 6, 2008, 12:22 pm
#173
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Resort at Singer Island (Palm Beach, FL) for Two Nights in June:
SPG50 Rate for Standard Pool-View Suite = $200/night
Best Internet Special Rate = $271/night
I snagged an Oceanview Suite for $225/night (still approximately $50/night savings over the cheapest internet special). Figured I'd go for the Oceanview, as this hotel is not required to upgrade Plats due to being an all-suite hotel
SPG50 Rate for Standard Pool-View Suite = $200/night
Best Internet Special Rate = $271/night
I snagged an Oceanview Suite for $225/night (still approximately $50/night savings over the cheapest internet special). Figured I'd go for the Oceanview, as this hotel is not required to upgrade Plats due to being an all-suite hotel
May 24, 2008, 3:20 pm
#174
Join Date: Oct 2002
Programs: United Premier 1K
Posts: 1,230
I saved 60Euro / night (x1 night) for a booking at the Westin Madrid and 70Euro / night (x4 nights) for a booking at Le Meridian Barcelona this September.
Definitely a great value for 2000 SPG points (works out to about 25 US cents per point!)
Definitely a great value for 2000 SPG points (works out to about 25 US cents per point!)
May 24, 2008, 4:36 pm
#175
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: ORF : UA_Premier_Gold4Life, Bonvoy_titanium, Accor_Plat
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I just used an SPG50 at the ST Regis Singapore for SG$400 which is much cheaper than I've seen for this hotel.
May 25, 2008, 3:33 am
#176
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I just played with a few dates this year and saw S$396 per night coming up quite often. Without corporate rate or anything pre-paid.
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May 25, 2008, 5:01 am
#177
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That is just bull. I have used SPG50 certs several times on stays in the US to get a rate lower than the lowest otherwise available rate (incl. rates for which I was eligible, such as AAA). Although the savings weren't spectacular, they were worthwhile.
It seems that people seize on an anecdote or a few, then overgeneralize from that. SPG50 is potentially useful anywhere, though of course you have to phone to find out whether it actually will be useful at any particular hotel on a particular set of dates.
It seems that people seize on an anecdote or a few, then overgeneralize from that. SPG50 is potentially useful anywhere, though of course you have to phone to find out whether it actually will be useful at any particular hotel on a particular set of dates.
Jun 30, 2008, 3:33 pm
#178
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Le Meridien Piccadilly, London
January 2009
Best online rate: 269pds + tax
SPG50 rate: 179pds + tax
January 2009
Best online rate: 269pds + tax
SPG50 rate: 179pds + tax
Jun 30, 2008, 8:39 pm
#179
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 660
I would agree. I've used SPG50 several times in the US and saved some good money. The most recent is for July 4th in St. Louis. I can't remember exact but I believe the cheapest for a suite was about $300 a night and I was able to get $234.
Jul 1, 2008, 12:11 am
#180
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