Ignorance of Hotel Programs
 

Anyways, I'm an NW mileage nut. I stay at most of NW's hotel partners when I travel; however, I'm never loyal to any hotel chain. I'm only loyal to the price. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I'm a bit confused with the Double Dipping concept, mileage acrruals and transfers. Can anyone please clarify? [One of the biggest confusions with me is that you MUST be in the hotel program and then transfer hotel points to your ff account? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/confused.gif] At most, I spent 10 nights/year in hotels. Is it worth the hassle?

- Pat

I am by no means a hotel expert, but it sounds like you and I are mostly in the same boats . . . I believe that double dipping is when you get hotel points and airline miles from a single stay. You "double dip" and don't have to choose one or the other.

I, too have always been price motivated when making lodging decisions, but Ozstamps post about becoming a VIP Gold changed my mind.

It caused me to stay at Hilton twice these last two weeks and I like the upgraded rooms, the smiles I get when staff sees that I am a VIP Gold, and I look forward to earning free nights in hotels.

I don't think its much hassle. But then, I've only been playing this game for a couple of weeks.

Hope that helps a bit.

-levi aka eastwest

"Is it worth the hassle?"

IMHO, definitely, yes, Pat! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Depending on the timing of your stays and the specific program(s) these 10 or so nights could have net you 4 free nights! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

There's no cost! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif No risk! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Absolutely! Join as many programs as possible. The points add up, and you never know when there will be a great promo offering big bonus points or some other incentive to bu your loyalty.

I have to agree with CactusPete. I stayed in the Princeton Hyatt back in 1989 when I was management with Bell Atlantic. I was on strike duty. I am just this month going to use the points I got back in 1989 to get five free room nights in Orlando.

Never know when those points will come in handy.

The programs are free... just another number to remember!!!

William

I have to agree with CactusPete. I stayed in the Princeton Hyatt back in 1989 when I was management with Bell Atlantic. I was on strike duty. I am just this month going to use the points I got back in 1989 to get five free room nights in Orlando.

Never know when those points will come in handy.

The programs are free... just another number to remember!!!

William