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SPG Explore More

Register by November 30, 2017, and earn at participating SPGŪ hotels between September 12, 2017, and January 15, 2018:

1,000 bonus StarpointsŪ per stay at St. RegisŪ, The Luxury CollectionŪ, WŪ, Le MéridienŪ, WestinŪ, SheratonŪ, Tribute Portfolio™ and Design Hotels™
500 bonus Starpoints per stay at AloftŪ, ElementSM and Four PointsŪ
10,000 bonus Starpoints when you stay 25 or more nights

Participating hotels : 1,000 Starpoints
https://www.spgpromos.com/exploremor...&IM=Q42017_DEF

Participating hotels : 500 Starpoints
https://www.spgpromos.com/exploremor...&IM=Q42017_DEF

Earning for this promotion, including the 10,000 Starpoint bonus, applies only to the properties listed on the two participating property lists.

FAQs
https://www.spgpromos.com/exploremor...&IM=Q42017_DEF

T&Cs
https://www.spgpromos.com/exploremor...&IM=Q42017_DEF

When can I register for the promotion?

SPGŪ Members can register September 6, 2017, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) November 30, 2017 (the “registration period”).

What are the dates I can earn bonus StarpointsŪ?

Each registered SPG Member can earn bonus Starpoints for eligible paid stays from September 12, 2017, through January 15, 2018 (the “earning period”).

Can anyone register for this promotion?

Any SPG Member can register at spg.com/exploremore. A nonmember can join the SPG program and register simultaneously, also at spg.com/exploremore.

Will eligible stays or nights prior to registration count toward my earning?

Yes, as long as the SPG Member registers by November 30, 2017, any eligible paid stay or night from September 12, 2017, through January 15, 2018, will count toward earning.

How do I earn 500 Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn 500 Starpoints if the eligible stay is one or more nights at any participating AloftŪ, ElementSM, or Four PointsŪ hotel or resort during the earning period. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times.

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How do I earn 1,000 Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn 1,000 Starpoints if the eligible stay is one or more nights at any participating St. RegisŪ, The Luxury CollectionŪ, WŪ, Le MéridienŪ, WestinŪ, SheratonŪ, Tribute Portfolio™, or Design Hotels™ hotel or resort during the earning period. The bonus may be earned an unlimited number of times.

How do I earn 10,000 bonus Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn 10,000 bonus Starpoints after staying 25 eligible nights at any SPG Participating Hotel during the earning period.

At which hotels and resorts am I eligible to earn 500 Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn 500 Starpoints at any participating Aloft, Element, or Four Points hotel or resort during the earning period. Click here to view the complete list of participating hotels and resorts.

At which hotels and resorts am I eligible to earn 1,000 Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn 1,000 Starpoints at any participating St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, Tribute Portfolio, or Design Hotels hotel or resort during the earning period. Click here to view the complete list of participating hotels and resorts.

At which hotels and resorts am I eligible to earn 10,000 bonus Starpoints?

A registered SPG Member can earn the one-time 10,000 bonus Starpoints after completing his/her 25th night at any SPG Participating Hotel during the earning period.

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What qualifies as an eligible paid stay?

An eligible paid stay includes one or more nights at the same SPG Participating Hotel by an SPG Member who (a) provides his/her SPG Member number at the time of reservation or at check-in; (b) pays an eligible rate that earns Starpoints as defined by the terms and conditions of the SPG program (spg.com/t&c); and (c) stays in one of the reserved guest rooms. If an SPG Member checks out of a guest room and then checks back in to a guest room at the same SPG Participating Hotel on the same day, it will count as a single stay for purposes of calculating stays.

What qualifies as an eligible paid night?

An eligible paid night includes at least one night paying a qualifying rate at a participating SPG Participating Hotel during the earning period.

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 bonus 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.

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 SPG Member will not receive bonus Starpoints for any part of the stay.

If I check in before the earning period begins or check out after the earning period ends, but some of my stay is in the earning period, does my stay earn the bonus?

Yes, as long as one night of the eligible stay is within the earning period, bonus Starpoints will be earned (even if part of the stay falls outside the earning period).

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When will the bonus Starpoints post to my account?

The bonus Starpoints will post to the registered SPG Member's account within two to four weeks of each eligible paid stay posting. Please note: Not all bonuses will post at the same time.

Will I earn stay and night credits toward elite status?

An SPG Member will earn stay and night credits as he/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.
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2017 Q4 Global Promo : SPG Explore More, Sept 12 - Jan 15 2018

 
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 3:26 am
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Originally Posted by acrophobia
To answer my own question for the potential future benefit of others, the 1,000 point bonus for this stay posted today.
I was in the same situation but checked in Sep 10 and checked out Sep 13. Still no bonus points.
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 9:09 am
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Mine have started to post as well. Sadly for me, the hotel I'm spending 4 nights a week in isn't participating, so I think the 10K 25 night bonus might be a stretch for me.
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 4:01 pm
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My first one didn't post yet, although the points and nights from the stay posted overnight.
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 7:48 pm
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I got the bonus points instantly, along with my stay pts and Plat amenity.
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 11:43 pm
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No bonus points so far. The stay was at a Design Hotel, should that matter.
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Old Sep 18, 2017, 11:57 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Originally Posted by remymartin
No bonus points so far. The stay was at a Design Hotel, should that matter.
Originally Posted by RafKa
I got the bonus points instantly, along with my stay pts and Plat amenity.
I've never figured out the posting of bonus, sometimes it seems to post what appears at the same time as the standard stay points, other times seems to come between a week to two later.

Anyone in the know, know why that is
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Old Sep 20, 2017, 1:19 am
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Just to confirm as I understand each SPG member are entitled for the stay credits of up to 3 rooms maximum.

Does this mean if I booked at the participating Le Meridien for 1 night x 3 rooms . I would technically getting 1000 starpoints x 3 room = 3000 starpoints?

Thank you,
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Old Sep 20, 2017, 9:52 am
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Originally Posted by ean2015
Just to confirm as I understand each SPG member are entitled for the stay credits of up to 3 rooms maximum.

Does this mean if I booked at the participating Le Meridien for 1 night x 3 rooms . I would technically getting 1000 starpoints x 3 room = 3000 starpoints?

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Old Sep 21, 2017, 1:20 am
  #84  
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Just completed a one night stay in Paris. Stayed September 17-18.
Points and Plat bonus posted one day after, as usual. The 2 night credits for the promotion also posted the next day.

The bonus 1000 points posted on Wednesday September 20. So far so good. The only thing.

Waiting for the extra 250 bonus points to post (targeted promo for booking member rate).
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Old Sep 21, 2017, 3:15 am
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Originally Posted by enelym1978
Waiting for the extra 250 bonus points to post (targeted promo for booking member rate).
It's only 250pts, but I've also been waiting forever for that one. Seems like they "forgot".
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Old Sep 21, 2017, 11:52 am
  #86  
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No bonus points for me yet: Check in September 15th and check out on the 18th (Monday), very early.
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Old Sep 25, 2017, 6:30 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
No bonus points for me yet: Check in September 15th and check out on the 18th (Monday), very early.
Bonus points not posted yet for me either, after 3 stays since the 15th. Called last night and the rep said this promo sometimes takes awhile to post, possibly up to a month.
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 11:32 am
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the 1k bonus points from my stay a couple of days ago posted to my account this morning....but this evening the points are gone....anyone else experience this????
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 12:57 pm
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No bonus points yet from a 9/10 to 9/15 stay at a participating property.
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 1:03 pm
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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September 18 - 21 at a participating property my Q4 Promotion posted on September 24.
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