Wyndham Rewards Change in Program and top redemptions now 30k!
#31
Join Date: Aug 2014
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We all know the $250+ properties will be 30k. The entire premise of Wyndham is to get value out of their nicer properties (Who would redeem 15k for a super 8 that costs $100?). The lower end properties are no better/worse than a host of other flags out there so it makes Wyndham nothing special. I'm just surprised they doubled the price overnight. That isn't a deval that's a kill shot. Doing something like 7500/15000/20000 would be a lot better.
#32
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Boy this is bad timing for me. Me and the wife were hoping to redeem the last stash of points we have, nearly 160k at an All-Inclusive in Mexico for April of 2020 (daughter's spring break). But we can't reserve that far out yet. I just wish they would publish something as to what properties are going up to 30k. I am pretty sure most AI's will be in the 30k category. Without knowing it puts in a bind right now. One thing is for sure, we will be cancelling our credits cards this summer after having them for the last 3-1/2 years (renewed because of the 15k annual bonus). It was good while it lasted but now we have less about 11 days to figure out where and when to redeem our points for maximum value. Hasta-la-vista Wyndham Rewards!
#33
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There is a Super 8 and a couple Days Inn's near Disneland in Anaheim that go for about $120 rack rate. Wouldn't be surprise either if those end up in the 30k category, I assume because of the tendency to have higher occupancy rates than than any other ordinary Super 8 or Days Inn. All the other major hotel chains already offer free nights at higher than normal redemption rates because of the area.
#34
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Boy this is bad timing for me. Me and the wife were hoping to redeem the last stash of points we have, nearly 160k at an All-Inclusive in Mexico for April of 2020 (daughter's spring break). But we can't reserve that far out yet. I just wish they would publish something as to what properties are going up to 30k. I am pretty sure most AI's will be in the 30k category. Without knowing it puts in a bind right now. One thing is for sure, we will be cancelling our credits cards this summer after having them for the last 3-1/2 years (renewed because of the 15k annual bonus). It was good while it lasted but now we have less about 11 days to figure out where and when to redeem our points for maximum value. Hasta-la-vista Wyndham Rewards!
On main W. sight I was not aallowed to book past March 2020-- I googled hotel direct site and booked Sept 2020 worked on 2 different hotels
#35
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Doubling the price is bad, keeping the 4 year expiration makes it worse. Barclay is going to have to up the credit card sign up bonus big time.
We are burning all our points and cancelling our credit cards
I'll be back when the CC sign up is 90K.
We are burning all our points and cancelling our credit cards
I'll be back when the CC sign up is 90K.
Last edited by flyer4512; Mar 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm
#36
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#37
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But I haven't seen any "announcements" yet about any details regarding what's changing after the merger next week.
#38
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Have you seen any announcement that they're keeping the 4-year expiration? Delta made miles not expire after merging with Northwest where miles never expired, so it's possible that after merging with LaQuinta Retunrs that WR may re-evaluate their expiration policies.
But I haven't seen any "announcements" yet about any details regarding what's changing after the merger next week.
But I haven't seen any "announcements" yet about any details regarding what's changing after the merger next week.
She did however mention cheaper properties would be available ( not in Hawaii though) so I think if the 4 year expiration was also changing it would have been brought to my ( or my wife or dads) attention in the return emails.
I guess we'll know for sure next week.
I normally don't complain about Wyndham or any other hotel reward program but I have been saving Wyndham points for the past 3 years for a big family vacation next year and was planning that around being able to get a condo in Hawaii at 15,000 Wyndham Points per night.
I just saw the rate is going to 30K per night so instead of the 10 nights I was hoping for I can only get 5 nights which is far too short for a trip to Hawaii from the midwest. The current 4 year expiration means I can't even just save more points as if I do points I already have will be expired.
I think this is very unfair. Thank You. XXXX XXXXXXX
Last edited by flyer4512; Mar 25, 2019 at 3:53 pm
#40
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#42
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Very odd, did you mention your stay was going to be in Hawaii ?
My friend sent the email but said he was staying in Florida, her reply said Florida was going to have many properties for 15k or less and they gave him 3,000 Wyndham Points
All Hawaii properties are going to 30K so there are no cheaper properties to stay at.
Hello xxxxx,
Thank you so much for reaching out with your concerns and I am very sorry for the frustration this has caused you.
I would like to add 15,000 points to your Wyndham Rewards account for reaching out and providing this valuable feedback. Can you please provide your Wyndham Rewards Membership number so that I can apply these points.
We have documented this information to use as we work through this transition.
As a valued member of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, I hope you will be able to take advantage of the exiting new options we have coming this year.
I hope you have a great day. Amy
Last edited by flyer4512; Mar 27, 2019 at 6:08 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,951
Very odd, did you mention your stay was going to be in Hawaii ?
My friend sent the email but said he was staying in Florida, her reply said Florida was going to have many properties for 15k or less and they gave him 3,000 Wyndham Points
All Hawaii properties are going to 30K so there are no cheaper properties to stay at.
Hello xxxxx,
Thank you so much for reaching out with your concerns and I am very sorry for the frustration this has caused you.
I would like to add 15,000 points to your Wyndham Rewards account for reaching out and providing this valuable feedback. Can you please provide your Wyndham Rewards Membership number so that I can apply these points.
We have documented this information to use as we work through this transition.
As a valued member of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, I hope you will be able to take advantage of the exiting new options we have coming this year.
I hope you have a great day. Amy
My friend sent the email but said he was staying in Florida, her reply said Florida was going to have many properties for 15k or less and they gave him 3,000 Wyndham Points
All Hawaii properties are going to 30K so there are no cheaper properties to stay at.
Hello xxxxx,
Thank you so much for reaching out with your concerns and I am very sorry for the frustration this has caused you.
I would like to add 15,000 points to your Wyndham Rewards account for reaching out and providing this valuable feedback. Can you please provide your Wyndham Rewards Membership number so that I can apply these points.
We have documented this information to use as we work through this transition.
As a valued member of the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, I hope you will be able to take advantage of the exiting new options we have coming this year.
I hope you have a great day. Amy
Yes, maybe it's because I have a boatload of points. I contacted Eliot a couple of times, and Amy responded both times.
#45
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
Could be, I had 135K Wydham points when I wrote him and my letter indicated ( I never said 150k but rather that I was saving for 10 nights) I needed 150K for Hawaii
My dad and wife had about 75K each.
Amy responds to all the emails as far as I can see.