Do you get upgrade privileges as Gold if room bought with points?
Jul 24, 2018, 4:45 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 230
Do you get upgrade privileges as Gold if room bought with points?
Sorry if this is already covered, but I just purchased a room at the W with points and I'm a SPG gold by way of AMEX plat. Do we still get the available upgrade?
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 24, 2018, 4:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...language=en_US
But yes, that benefit, if available at check-in, is also granted when booking with points.
Regards
Jul 24, 2018, 4:54 pm
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 230
You do realize that an "upgrade" in the sense that most folks think of an upgrade, isn't a benefit of SPG Gold. Rather, you're entitled to an "enhanced" room, in the same category that you purchased, at the time of check-in.
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...language=en_US
But yes, that benefit, if available at check-in, is also granted when booking with points.
Regards
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...language=en_US
But yes, that benefit, if available at check-in, is also granted when booking with points.
Regards
Thanks
Jul 24, 2018, 5:07 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Regards
Jul 24, 2018, 5:54 pm
#5
formerly leemaj
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: California
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium and LTP, Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold, SW Companion Pass
Posts: 217
Delta allows complimentary medallion upgrades on award tickets, as of October 2016. You are lower on the list than people who have paid, but for less busy routes or if you have high enough status your upgrades should clear
Jul 24, 2018, 11:55 pm
#6
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Jul 25, 2018, 1:18 am
#7
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Location: Pittsburgh
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Paying for a room with points gets the same status benefits as a room paid with cash.
Jul 25, 2018, 8:52 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 230
I'm learning so much thanks everyone. It's also my first honeymoon too. When I called to book it, they actually asked if I was celebrating something special. Perhaps they put that in when I answered
Jul 25, 2018, 9:02 am
#9
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: MR-Amb, Hyatt-Globalist, AA-EXP
Posts: 1,744
You can also search that properties master thread for "gold" and you may be able to get some idea whether the hotel upgrades gold members.
Jul 25, 2018, 11:20 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Seat 1A
Programs: Non-status paid F/J (best value for $$$)
Posts: 4,124
Since it's your honeymoon, I'd suggest biting the bullet and booking a specialty suite (the kind SPG members can't get upgraded to) for at least the first night.