Dec 16, 2015, 2:23 am
Last edit by: MSPeconomist
Bonus Starpoints on stays from January 11th to April 30th, 2016 :
Double Starpoints® on stays of two or more nights at any Starwood hotel or resort worldwide.
plus
250 Starpoints per night at hotels and resorts in popular destinations, including New York, Rio, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Plus 2,500 points for 15 nights during the promo period, plus an additional 7,500 points (for 10,000 total) for reaching 25 total nights (10 more nights beyond the first 15 nights) during the promo period.
Registration required :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?l...ETWO_PROMOTION
Every property is participating in SPG Take Two. Only the listed properties are offering 250 additional Starpoints per night :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?a...ETWO_PROMOTION
Note that the 'listed properties' can only be found in these locations :
North America Boston, Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, New Jersey, New York, San Diego
Europe/Africa/Middle East Egypt, Germany, Spain, Turkey, UAE
Asia Pacific Beijing, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Shanghai, Singapore
Central South America Brazil, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Peru
FAQs :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?a...language=en_US
When can I register for the promotion?
SPG Members can register starting December 15, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), April 10, 2016; this is called the "Promotion Period."
Can anyone register for this promotion?
Any Member can register at spg.com/taketwo. A nonmember can join the SPG program and register simultaneously, also at spg.com/taketwo.
What are the dates during which I can earn bonus Starpoints?
Each registered SPG Member can earn bonus Starpoints for eligible paid stays from January 11, 2016, through April 30, 2016.
Will eligible stays or nights prior to registration count toward my earning?
Yes, as long as the member registers by April 10, 2016, any eligible paid stay from January 11, 2016, through April 30, 2016, will count toward earning.
How do I earn double Starpoints?
A registered member will earn double Starpoints if the eligible stay is two or more nights at any SPG-participating Starwood hotel or resort during the promotion period. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times.
How do I earn the bonus of 250 Starpoints?
Registered members who stay at least one eligible night at a hotel or resort participating in the SPG Take Two bonus promotion will earn 250 bonus Starpoints. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times during the Promotion Period.
Do I need to stay two or more nights to earn the 250 Starpoints?
No. Registered members do not need to stay two or more nights to earn the 250 Starpoints bonus. Registered members who stay at least one eligible night at a hotel or resort participating in the SPG Take Two bonus promotion will earn 250 bonus Starpoints. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the bonus 250 Starpoints promotion.
At which Starwood hotels and resorts am I eligible to earn double and bonus Starpoints?
A member can earn double Starpoints at all of the over 1,200 SPG-participating Starwood hotels and resorts. A member can earn the bonus 250 Starpoints at a selection of Starwood hotels and resorts. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the 250 bonus Starpoints promotion.
What qualifies as an eligible paid stay for the double Starpoints?
An eligible paid stay includes at least two nights at a participating SPG hotel or resort paying a qualifying rate that earns Starpoints as defined by the terms and conditions of the SPG program (spg.com/t&c).
What qualifies as an eligible paid night for the bonus 250 Starpoints?
An eligible paid night includes at least one night paying a qualifying rate at a select group of Starwood hotels and resorts during the Promotion Period. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the bonus 250 Starpoints promotion.
Can I book through a third party and earn bonus Starpoints?
Stays must be booked through any Starpoints-eligible channel, which includes a travel professional who books through those channels or the GDS. This is the only way to earn double Starpoints and get our best rates. Stays booked through prepaid, third-party channels — such as orbitz.com, expedia.com, travelocity.com, delta.com, etc. — are not eligible Rate Plans, so the member will not earn bonus Starpoints and will not qualify for the offer. A description of a Starpoints-eligible channel can be found at spg.com under the program terms and conditions, section 2.1.
How many Starpoints do I earn with double Starpoints?
With double Starpoints, a member will earn four (4) total Starpoints per eligible US$1 spent. Elite-level extra Starpoints earnings and other bonuses will not be doubled. Only the base two-Starpoints-per-dollar earnings are doubled. There is no limit on the number of total double bonus Starpoints a member can earn.
If part of my stay was reserved using a Free Night Award or SPG Cash & Points, will my stay qualify?
No. Stays booked with Free Night Awards or Cash & Points do not count as qualifying stays for this promotion. Even if part of the stay is reserved using an Award and part is paid, the member will not receive bonus Starpoints for any part of the stay.
If I check in before the Promotion Period begins, or check out after the Promotion Period ends, but some of my stay is in the Promotion Period, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes. As long as one night of the stay is within the Promotion Period, bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the Promotion Period).
When will double and bonus Starpoints post to my account?
Double and bonus Starpoints will post to the registered member's account within two to four weeks of each eligible paid stay posting. Please note the double Starpoints may post prior to the 250 Starpoints bonuses.
Will I earn stay and night credits toward elite status?
A member will earn stay and night credits as he or she normally does while earning Starpoints.
Can I take advantage of other bonus promotions at the same time?
Yes. However, each promotion earns bonuses independently of each other
Double Starpoints® on stays of two or more nights at any Starwood hotel or resort worldwide.
plus
250 Starpoints per night at hotels and resorts in popular destinations, including New York, Rio, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Plus 2,500 points for 15 nights during the promo period, plus an additional 7,500 points (for 10,000 total) for reaching 25 total nights (10 more nights beyond the first 15 nights) during the promo period.
Registration required :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?l...ETWO_PROMOTION
Every property is participating in SPG Take Two. Only the listed properties are offering 250 additional Starpoints per night :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?a...ETWO_PROMOTION
Note that the 'listed properties' can only be found in these locations :
North America Boston, Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, New Jersey, New York, San Diego
Europe/Africa/Middle East Egypt, Germany, Spain, Turkey, UAE
Asia Pacific Beijing, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Shanghai, Singapore
Central South America Brazil, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Peru
FAQs :
https://www.spgpromos.com/taketwo/?a...language=en_US
When can I register for the promotion?
SPG Members can register starting December 15, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), April 10, 2016; this is called the "Promotion Period."
Can anyone register for this promotion?
Any Member can register at spg.com/taketwo. A nonmember can join the SPG program and register simultaneously, also at spg.com/taketwo.
What are the dates during which I can earn bonus Starpoints?
Each registered SPG Member can earn bonus Starpoints for eligible paid stays from January 11, 2016, through April 30, 2016.
Will eligible stays or nights prior to registration count toward my earning?
Yes, as long as the member registers by April 10, 2016, any eligible paid stay from January 11, 2016, through April 30, 2016, will count toward earning.
How do I earn double Starpoints?
A registered member will earn double Starpoints if the eligible stay is two or more nights at any SPG-participating Starwood hotel or resort during the promotion period. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times.
How do I earn the bonus of 250 Starpoints?
Registered members who stay at least one eligible night at a hotel or resort participating in the SPG Take Two bonus promotion will earn 250 bonus Starpoints. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times during the Promotion Period.
Do I need to stay two or more nights to earn the 250 Starpoints?
No. Registered members do not need to stay two or more nights to earn the 250 Starpoints bonus. Registered members who stay at least one eligible night at a hotel or resort participating in the SPG Take Two bonus promotion will earn 250 bonus Starpoints. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the bonus 250 Starpoints promotion.
At which Starwood hotels and resorts am I eligible to earn double and bonus Starpoints?
A member can earn double Starpoints at all of the over 1,200 SPG-participating Starwood hotels and resorts. A member can earn the bonus 250 Starpoints at a selection of Starwood hotels and resorts. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the 250 bonus Starpoints promotion.
What qualifies as an eligible paid stay for the double Starpoints?
An eligible paid stay includes at least two nights at a participating SPG hotel or resort paying a qualifying rate that earns Starpoints as defined by the terms and conditions of the SPG program (spg.com/t&c).
What qualifies as an eligible paid night for the bonus 250 Starpoints?
An eligible paid night includes at least one night paying a qualifying rate at a select group of Starwood hotels and resorts during the Promotion Period. Click here to view the complete list of hotels and resorts participating in the bonus 250 Starpoints promotion.
Can I book through a third party and earn bonus Starpoints?
Stays must be booked through any Starpoints-eligible channel, which includes a travel professional who books through those channels or the GDS. This is the only way to earn double Starpoints and get our best rates. Stays booked through prepaid, third-party channels — such as orbitz.com, expedia.com, travelocity.com, delta.com, etc. — are not eligible Rate Plans, so the member will not earn bonus Starpoints and will not qualify for the offer. A description of a Starpoints-eligible channel can be found at spg.com under the program terms and conditions, section 2.1.
How many Starpoints do I earn with double Starpoints?
With double Starpoints, a member will earn four (4) total Starpoints per eligible US$1 spent. Elite-level extra Starpoints earnings and other bonuses will not be doubled. Only the base two-Starpoints-per-dollar earnings are doubled. There is no limit on the number of total double bonus Starpoints a member can earn.
If part of my stay was reserved using a Free Night Award or SPG Cash & Points, will my stay qualify?
No. Stays booked with Free Night Awards or Cash & Points do not count as qualifying stays for this promotion. Even if part of the stay is reserved using an Award and part is paid, the member will not receive bonus Starpoints for any part of the stay.
If I check in before the Promotion Period begins, or check out after the Promotion Period ends, but some of my stay is in the Promotion Period, does my stay earn the bonus?
Yes. As long as one night of the stay is within the Promotion Period, bonus Starpoints will be earned on every night during the entire stay (even if part of the stay falls outside the Promotion Period).
When will double and bonus Starpoints post to my account?
Double and bonus Starpoints will post to the registered member's account within two to four weeks of each eligible paid stay posting. Please note the double Starpoints may post prior to the 250 Starpoints bonuses.
Will I earn stay and night credits toward elite status?
A member will earn stay and night credits as he or she normally does while earning Starpoints.
Can I take advantage of other bonus promotions at the same time?
Yes. However, each promotion earns bonuses independently of each other
Promo: SPG’s Take Two, now with up to 10K bonus added
Dec 15, 2015, 11:45 am
#1
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
Promo: SPG’s Take Two, now with up to 10K bonus added
We wanted you to be among the first to know that registration is now open for our newest global promotion, SPG Take Two. Register now at spg.com/taketwo to earn bonus Starpoints on stays from January 11th to April 30th, 2016:
• Double Starpoints® on stays of two or more nights at any Starwood hotel or resort worldwide.
• 250 Starpoints per night at hotels and resorts in popular destinations, including New York, Rio, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Each bonus can be earned together or independently of each other. A detailed list of the properties participating in the 250 Starpoint bonus can be found here. Start booking your stays for next year today to take advantage of this offer!
Edited to add additional information on 1/19/2016:
We’ve added an extra 10,000 Starpoints bonus to SPG Take Two, created to reward road warriors like you above and beyond the Double Starpoints + 250/night bonus you are already earning.
With this additional bonus, members who reach a total of 15 nights will earn an extra 2,500 Starpoints. In addition, members who reach 25 nights will get an additional 7,500 Starpoints for a total of 10,000 Starpoints. This is in addition to any Double Starpoint or 250 Starpoint bonuses you earn during this time.
If you’ve already registered for SPG Take Two, you’re all set and no further action is required. Just book your stays and start earning! If you haven’t registered, visit SPG.com/TakeTwo. The registration experience will be updated to reflect these changes shortly.
With SPG Take Two, you can earn the following between January 11 and April 30:
• Unlimited Double Starpoints on stays of 2+ nights at any Starwood hotel or resort
• Unlimited 250 bonus Starpoints/night for stays in popular destinations worldwide such as New York, Japan, and United Arab Emirates (Over 260 hotels in total)
• NEW! Up to 10,000 additional points at any Starwood hotel or resort
o 2,500 for hitting 15 nights
o 7,500 more when you hit 25 nights
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
• Double Starpoints® on stays of two or more nights at any Starwood hotel or resort worldwide.
• 250 Starpoints per night at hotels and resorts in popular destinations, including New York, Rio, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Each bonus can be earned together or independently of each other. A detailed list of the properties participating in the 250 Starpoint bonus can be found here. Start booking your stays for next year today to take advantage of this offer!
Edited to add additional information on 1/19/2016:
We’ve added an extra 10,000 Starpoints bonus to SPG Take Two, created to reward road warriors like you above and beyond the Double Starpoints + 250/night bonus you are already earning.
With this additional bonus, members who reach a total of 15 nights will earn an extra 2,500 Starpoints. In addition, members who reach 25 nights will get an additional 7,500 Starpoints for a total of 10,000 Starpoints. This is in addition to any Double Starpoint or 250 Starpoint bonuses you earn during this time.
If you’ve already registered for SPG Take Two, you’re all set and no further action is required. Just book your stays and start earning! If you haven’t registered, visit SPG.com/TakeTwo. The registration experience will be updated to reflect these changes shortly.
With SPG Take Two, you can earn the following between January 11 and April 30:
• Unlimited Double Starpoints on stays of 2+ nights at any Starwood hotel or resort
• Unlimited 250 bonus Starpoints/night for stays in popular destinations worldwide such as New York, Japan, and United Arab Emirates (Over 260 hotels in total)
• NEW! Up to 10,000 additional points at any Starwood hotel or resort
o 2,500 for hitting 15 nights
o 7,500 more when you hit 25 nights
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Last edited by Starwood Lurker; Jan 19, 2016 at 10:49 am
Dec 15, 2015, 12:36 pm
#2
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,399
Thank you, although unfortunately so far I don't have any plans to visit "popular" destinations.
Dec 15, 2015, 1:36 pm
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
That list or participating properties is mighty shorty. I hope this is an incomplete list and will be updated shortly.
Only states with participating properties (so far):
Along with Puerto Rico
Only states with participating properties (so far):
- California
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Mass
- Nevada
- New York
Along with Puerto Rico
Dec 15, 2015, 1:48 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,860
I think that is the list of properties doing the 250 points only.
Dec 15, 2015, 1:51 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NYC/PSP
Programs: AA EXP, A3 Gold
Posts: 4,106
Double points at all Starwood properties sounds good to me. Thanks.
Dec 15, 2015, 1:52 pm
#6
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Only US states with participating properties (so far):
- California - San Diego
- Hawaii
- Illinois - Chicago
- Mass - Boston
- Nevada - Las Vegas
- New York - NYC
Along with Puerto Rico[/QUOTE]
Dec 15, 2015, 1:57 pm
#7
Company Representative - Starwood
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
This. Every property is participating in SPG Take Two. Only the listed properties are offering 250 additional Starpoints per night.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Dec 15, 2015, 1:59 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The City of Angels
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 406
Dec 15, 2015, 2:07 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
Well guess I will stay at Marriott instead. Wait a minute..Marriott and SPG are the same...
Dec 15, 2015, 2:11 pm
#10
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
Dec 15, 2015, 2:13 pm
#11
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
This. Every property is participating in SPG Take Two. Only the listed properties are offering 250 additional Starpoints per night.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Can we start a wiki. I like when we can see T&C of promotions after the promotion ends.
Dec 15, 2015, 2:48 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 743
Finally! A promo I can take advantage of. Thanks, SPG!
Dec 15, 2015, 3:06 pm
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,668
thanks for the advance notice william....
Dec 15, 2015, 4:26 pm
#14
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,625
^ Between the extra 250 points I'll earn in NYC and the 1000 points I just earned in the contest, luxury vacation of a lifetime, here I come! 
Dec 15, 2015, 4:40 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,989
Good to see SPG are still launching promotions despite everything.
Site is loading very slowly though.
Guess too much traffic
Site is loading very slowly though.
Guess too much traffic