PROMO: Q4 2008 Promo - SPG You Choose
Sep 16, 2008, 6:53 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lafayette, CO, USA
Programs: SPG Lifetime Plat, AA Gold, UA Gold, DL Silver, HH Gold, Vail Epic
Posts: 9,096
Current stats:
6% - Free Weekend Night per 4 stays
2% - Free Weekend Night per 8 nights
1% - US$25 Amazon.com Gift Card per 2 stays
0% - US$25 Amazon.com Gift Card per 4 nights
30% - Double Stays/Nights
26% - Double Starpoints
14% - 2K bonus Starpoints per 2 stays
3% - 9K bonus Starpoints per 6 stays
7% - 25K bonus Starpoints per 10 stays
2% - 2K bonus Starpoints per 4 nights
2% - 9K bonus Starpoints per 12 nights
8% - 25K bonus Starpoints per 20 nights
Sep 16, 2008, 6:54 am
#107
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: SPG Gold, LH SEN
Posts: 150
Another question on the same topic:
Assuming I got a "free weekend night" with this promo, is it possible to redeem online?
If not, what is the procedure for booking with these certificates?
Sep 16, 2008, 6:58 am
#108
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: VA Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 3,644
This is what I would have liked (similar to the "stay in all our 5 brands, get 50k points" promo a few years back):
Starwood has nine different brands. The more brands you stay at during Q4, the more Starpoints you earn:
1 brand = 5k
2 brands = 10k
3 brands = 15k
4 brands = 25k
5 brands = 35k
6 brands = 50k
7 brands = 70k
8 brands = 100k
This would have been totally exciting and would be like a treasure hunt. In Australia we have only three brands, so it would involve lots of traveling overseas.
Starwood has nine different brands. The more brands you stay at during Q4, the more Starpoints you earn:
1 brand = 5k
2 brands = 10k
3 brands = 15k
4 brands = 25k
5 brands = 35k
6 brands = 50k
7 brands = 70k
8 brands = 100k
This would have been totally exciting and would be like a treasure hunt. In Australia we have only three brands, so it would involve lots of traveling overseas.
. Some of us cant travel overseas extensively so these brand promos are basically useless for those of us in Australia. We do not have a huge range to choose from here and it is also difficult to get cheap Mattress runs (particulary in SYD) under $200 a night.I think SPG have done a fine job this time around ^.
Sep 16, 2008, 7:08 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: TSV, Australia
Posts: 2,402
Decisions, decisions hey?
Sep 16, 2008, 7:41 am
#110
Original Member and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,579
It's a shame that SPG's promo can't even come close to Hyatt's FFN promo, even though they went second.
SPG, I can take 2 stays for 2,000 bonus points or 4 stays for one free weekend night at a Category 1-5 hotel. Hyatt I get 1 free night at any Hyatt hotel and 2,000 bonus points for 2 stays.
Sep 16, 2008, 8:05 am
#111
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Toronto
Programs: SPG LT Plat, Hilton G,Priorty Club G, AC E
Posts: 2,979
Me also....
The promo is good but not great, fair for everyone, not targeted and with a lot of options. It's a pity that september was left out (Q3 promo ended aug. 31th), since I will stay 7 nights at the Westin LV next week. It's the first time that I will have to do a lot of thinking before choosing...
One question, I read many comments about 500 points online booking bonus. Now, I've booked all my stays online and never received such a bonus. Is this targetted or only for US citizens?
One question, I read many comments about 500 points online booking bonus. Now, I've booked all my stays online and never received such a bonus. Is this targetted or only for US citizens?
Sep 16, 2008, 8:16 am
#112
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,523
Sep 16, 2008, 8:26 am
#113
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NJ
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Premier Platinum
Posts: 462
Hi Lurker,
I have a reservation check in on 9/29 and check out 10/3. I would have to check out on 10/1 and check back in the same day to generate the 10/1 to 10/3 stay. Otherwise the 9/29 to 10/3 stay wouldn't count for Q4 promotion as a stay?
Thanks.
I have a reservation check in on 9/29 and check out 10/3. I would have to check out on 10/1 and check back in the same day to generate the 10/1 to 10/3 stay. Otherwise the 9/29 to 10/3 stay wouldn't count for Q4 promotion as a stay?
Thanks.
Only the eligible nights in October are going to count if you choose the nights method. Eligible stays would have to begin on October 1st if you choose the stays method.
Yes, everything but Stays/Nights Count Double is retroactive as long as you register during the active registration period. Stays/Nights Count Double does not take effect until you register.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Yes, everything but Stays/Nights Count Double is retroactive as long as you register during the active registration period. Stays/Nights Count Double does not take effect until you register.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Sep 16, 2008, 9:09 am
#114
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,025
In the past, you have to call SPG to book the reservation. There are no certificates to redeem, but your account will be noted with the number of free nights available.
Sep 16, 2008, 9:15 am
#115
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite
Posts: 259
Cash & Points credit?
I've tried to do a search and looked at the T&Cs on SPG.com, but can't find a definitive answer to this question:
When I do Cash & Points stays, do those count as either eligible nights or stays for any of these promotions?
I looked on SPG.com under "ineligible rates" and it doesn't seem to discuss one way or another whether Cash & Points stays count as an eligible stay/rate.
When I do Cash & Points stays, do those count as either eligible nights or stays for any of these promotions?
I looked on SPG.com under "ineligible rates" and it doesn't seem to discuss one way or another whether Cash & Points stays count as an eligible stay/rate.
Sep 16, 2008, 9:45 am
#116
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: UA 1K 3MM Lifetime, AA PlatPro,Marriott Titanium Elite Lifetime, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 741
Sep 16, 2008, 9:58 am
#117
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: DAL Diamond, JB Mosaic, AGR Select+, SPG Plat 75, Hyatt Diamond, AXP Plat, AXP DAL Reserve, AXP SPG
Posts: 278
I've tried to do a search and looked at the T&Cs on SPG.com, but can't find a definitive answer to this question:
When I do Cash & Points stays, do those count as either eligible nights or stays for any of these promotions?
I looked on SPG.com under "ineligible rates" and it doesn't seem to discuss one way or another whether Cash & Points stays count as an eligible stay/rate.
When I do Cash & Points stays, do those count as either eligible nights or stays for any of these promotions?
I looked on SPG.com under "ineligible rates" and it doesn't seem to discuss one way or another whether Cash & Points stays count as an eligible stay/rate.
Sep 16, 2008, 10:04 am
#118
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Upcountry Maui (OGG)
Programs: yes
Posts: 1,607
Since SPG made the bed, I'll lie in it!
The 25k for 10 stays was perfect for me, as I needed 10 more stays to make Plat. Since I just booked (after registering for the promo) 4 of those 10 stays at $79 with the aloft Rancho Cucamonga, and the quadruple aloft stay promo should stack (runs through Dec. 31)- this essentially makes each stay worth 3171 *points for $86.90 w elite bonus (39) x4 points (632) and the 4q (2500).
If this aloft follows past months, in about 3 weeks they should load $79 F/S rates for November, and I'll complete the stays with low cost, and secure Plat. (Last night currently bookable is 10/31 at $79). If not, the Sheraton ONT is usually $89 on F/S.
May have to go over to the community forum and start a "aloft Ongoing Friday DO" thread- I'm sure BigGuyinPasadena can be talked into it! Hmmm... 10/3 at Haandi Indian Cuisine on Haven, 10/18 at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ on Main... This SPG promo could ruin my diet before I'm done! ( In PR for 10/10- will pick up a couple of stays there)
Thanks SPG for a promo that I will really ENJOY!
If this aloft follows past months, in about 3 weeks they should load $79 F/S rates for November, and I'll complete the stays with low cost, and secure Plat. (Last night currently bookable is 10/31 at $79). If not, the Sheraton ONT is usually $89 on F/S.
May have to go over to the community forum and start a "aloft Ongoing Friday DO" thread- I'm sure BigGuyinPasadena can be talked into it! Hmmm... 10/3 at Haandi Indian Cuisine on Haven, 10/18 at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ on Main... This SPG promo could ruin my diet before I'm done! ( In PR for 10/10- will pick up a couple of stays there)
Thanks SPG for a promo that I will really ENJOY!
Sep 16, 2008, 10:08 am
#119
Join Date: May 2000
Location: IAH
Programs: UA 1K 2.7MM, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Spire
Posts: 3,317
P.S. Thanks Starwood for this promotion! And I LOVE that we get to choose which promotion works best.
Sep 16, 2008, 10:20 am
#120
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: Hhonors Gold, SPG Gold, US Dividend Miles Silver
Posts: 249
Just for william to pass along re: double stays and dilution and how those that earn the hard way...
...i'm sure that like a lot of other spg'ers I ALWAYS book stays that I otherwise wouldn't book when the double stay credit promo is going....
...i'm sure that like a lot of other spg'ers I ALWAYS book stays that I otherwise wouldn't book when the double stay credit promo is going....