Starwood in Manila, Philipines?
Sep 14, 2009, 3:12 pm
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Starwood in Manila, Philipines?
Is there a way to redeem starwood points for hotel stays in Manila?
Sep 14, 2009, 3:23 pm
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There is no Starwood hotel in the Phillipines. There is a Hyatt in Manila for a relatively modest amount of points. Perhaps you could find a friend who could make a booking for you in exchange for a Starwood booking.
Sep 14, 2009, 9:45 pm
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There of course used to be.One of my most memorable hotel stays.A fellow murdered on the front steps as we checked in.Needless to say I have never been back to the Phillipines.
Sep 14, 2009, 10:02 pm
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Sep 15, 2009, 12:32 am
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The hotel is now the Sofitel Philippines Plaza in the CCP complex.
Sep 15, 2009, 5:52 am
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Sep 15, 2009, 7:19 am
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Check out the Intercontinental Manila which has a US$75 TravelZoo rate through Dec 31 for bookings made by Friday...
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/international-hotels/652194
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/international-hotels/652194
Sep 15, 2009, 8:12 am
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I would be platinum by now if *wood has a hotel in Manila 
Sep 15, 2009, 9:16 am
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Please, Starwood, open a MNL hotel!
Sep 15, 2009, 11:14 am
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Check out the Intercontinental Manila which has a US$75 TravelZoo rate through Dec 31 for bookings made by Friday...
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/international-hotels/652194
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/international-hotels/652194
Sep 15, 2009, 11:59 am
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There used to be a Westin is Pasay City...
...but it closed a few years back...always remember it cuz u could hit golf balls of the roof into the bay.
Sep 15, 2009, 2:39 pm
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There was a murder in front of the Hyatt a couple of years ago.
Sep 15, 2009, 3:07 pm
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Sep 15, 2009, 6:49 pm
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Completely burned out on HY points. But, might consider a trade. Given the difference between the 2 programs, what would be an equitable exchange ratio, in your opinion?
Sep 15, 2009, 10:13 pm
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Hard to say. They MNL Hyatt is a nice property, with a great club level. It's cheap if you pay cash or with points. The added points for the club level is worth it. (Well, IMO anyway).
-David
-David