SPG Gold from SPG AMEX
Dec 16, 2006, 2:09 pm
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SPG Gold from SPG AMEX
Sorry for the kind of confusing post, but I am actually a no status SPG member who happens to be a prolific SPG AMEX user so i have my fare share of points. That being said, I think I recall that one of the new "enhancements" being offered was SPG Gold status for anyone who charges >30,000 in a year. Anyway we have a SPG stay in March at the Westin in Rome and while I know that Gold status doesnt grant one much, it is better than nothing and was wondering when I could expect this perk.
chris
chris
Dec 16, 2006, 2:11 pm
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This might be of some help:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...=amex+spg+gold
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...=amex+spg+gold
Dec 16, 2006, 3:24 pm
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Thanks, so it's looking like March.. though I wonder if that'll be sometime in March or March 1....
Anyway wish I had access to the SPG European holiday award for my trip to Italy in teh spring.
Anyway wish I had access to the SPG European holiday award for my trip to Italy in teh spring.
Dec 16, 2006, 4:50 pm
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Do you have elite membership with an airline? Some airlines have been giving away SPG Gold memberships for free. A search should bring up more info.
Dec 16, 2006, 5:54 pm
#5
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actually it's ok.. they call it an "elite award" but not an award for only elites
so I was able to book it
so I was able to book it
Dec 17, 2006, 5:55 am
#6
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If Eligible Spending on your Card account is $30,000 or more in calendar year 2006, your Gold Preferred Guest® status within the Starwood Preferred Guest program will become effective on or about March 1, 2007.
Willing to help out but you should do a little research on your own first or click on the thread provided by slippahs...
Feb 28, 2007, 9:33 am
#7
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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March 1 is now 1 day away. Has anyone here been moved up to Gold based on AmEx spending yet?
Feb 28, 2007, 11:35 am
#8
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No Gold yet...
Feb 28, 2007, 8:04 pm
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Ditto
Mar 2, 2007, 11:52 am
#10
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I received a flyer in the mail to "Enjoy elite status. With our compliments." It is not clear if this is related to the Amex spend 30K a year and get Gold. The directions are to just go to http://spg.com/promo and enter your SPG number. With this flyer, not only do you get Gold, but get double starpoints until May 31, 2007.
Mar 2, 2007, 11:55 am
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I received a flyer in the mail to "Enjoy elite status. With our compliments." It is not clear if this is related to the Amex spend 30K a year and get Gold. The directions are to just go to http://spg.com/promo and enter your SPG number. With this flyer, not only do you get Gold, but get double starpoints until May 31, 2007.
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
Mar 2, 2007, 7:45 pm
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Dear Mr. [DCBob],
Thank you for your recent email concerning your Starwood Preferred Guest account. I welcome this opportunity to assist you.
I have upgraded your Starwood Preferred Guest account to Gold status! As a Starwood Gold Preferred Guest, you will receive:
-Two Starpoints per US dollar spent on eligible charges plus a 50% bonus on base points earned
-Guaranteed late check-out of up to 4:00 p.m., subject to availability at resorts
-Upgrade to a Preferred room, subject to availability at time of check-in
-Check cashing privileges up to US$ 300.00 or equivalent per stay
-The ability to earn Starpoints for dining at Starwood dining outlets, even if you are not a registered guest (US$10.00 minimum)
-Personal profile information
-Choice of National or Financial weekday newspaper
-Pre-blocked and pre-keyed room on day of arrival
-Personalized, fast, and efficient check-in
-Unlimited ability to transfer Starpoints between two accounts in same household
-Gold Preferred membership credentials
I have requested a new Gold Starwood Preferred Guest card be sent to you, and should arrive within four to six weeks. In the meantime, you can print a temporary copy of your card from the Starwood Preferred Guest website.
To do this, please log in to your online account at the Starwood Preferred Guest website. Select 'Replace Card' from the drop down menu under your account information on the right-hand side and confirm the account information to create a temporary card that you can print from your computer.
I wanted to take this opportunity to invite you to visit our online blog at www.thelobby.com. It has lots of interesting travel stories and tips, contributed by professional writers and our guests. Feel free to chime in with your own comments and suggestions!
We appreciate your patronage of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. If you have any further customer service questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Best Regards,
XXXXX
Specialist, E-Communications Department
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Once again, SPG Customer Service proves themselves to be the VERY BEST!
Mar 2, 2007, 8:07 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Call, they'll update you to gold immediately.
Mar 2, 2007, 8:55 pm
#14
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Yeah, I called back in October when they started the promo since by that point I had already exceeded my $30k. They upgraded me right away in October.
See the last two posts in this thread:
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...=615228&page=2
See the last two posts in this thread:
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...=615228&page=2
Mar 3, 2007, 6:43 pm
#15
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I checked the SPG site just now and find I was upgraded to Gold. I don't think I spent $30,000 on Amex in 2006, but I did register for the promo which promised Gold with a stay within the next few weeks. Strange thing is that although I have booked a couple of stays, I haven't travelled yet.