Priority Privilege worth it?

[bass_ke]

Still waiting!

Keen to see if the CP AKL offer is hanging around, it'll save me another 5% and giving away a cert if it does.

The IC Mel offer could help as well.

 

[Pinktommy]

I have 2 x 2 for 1 certificates and a 25% off expire in a damn week I haven't used......was going to this w/end but DH now got sick!

 

[bass_ke]

The rates mentioned for the CP surfers are showing up for December through the draft newsletter links

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

They list is up everyone -- received the email about 20mins. ago.

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Perhaps a silly question ...the 2 For 1 Certs for PP - I assume they can be used across multiple days (i.e. stay 4 days pay for 2) ...I just always assumed this was the case.

 

[Rick93]

I tried it once ( IC Wellington ) ...

No, needed two certs for a four night stay ...

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Thanks Rick93...rereading the t's and c's yes they are quite clear saying 2 nights not simply 2 for 1...wonder his this would work on the newsletter deals where you don't need to surrender the certificate - any experiences?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Thanks Rick93...rereading the t's and c's yes they are quite clear saying 2 nights not simply 2 for 1...wonder his this would work on the newsletter deals where you don't need to surrender the certificate - any experiences?

Yes. PP newsletter two4ones can be used consecutively. I've personally done 2 x PPnewsletter 241s (4 days) and markis10 has previously stated this is the max (I think).

 

[markis10]

Yes. PP newsletter two4ones can be used consecutively. I've personally done 2 x PPnewsletter 241s (4 days) and markis10 has previously stated this is the max (I think).

Correct, 4 days is the max per booking, you can just make another booking, and another, and another........

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Meant to ask this in the past question post (thanks everyone for the responses by the way).

The 2 for 1 and 25% discount vouchers (as well as the newsletter offers); if you purchase 2 rooms does the discount apply to both? i.e. if I buy 2 rooms (both booked using my IHGRewards account) for 2 Nights using the 2 for 1 certificate - does this qualify for the free night on both rooms? Same question for the 25% off vouchers and the newsletter offers?

cheers

 

[markis10]

Meant to ask this in the past question post (thanks everyone for the responses by the way).

The 2 for 1 and 25% discount vouchers (as well as the newsletter offers); if you purchase 2 rooms does the discount apply to both? i.e. if I buy 2 rooms (both booked using my IHGRewards account) for 2 Nights using the 2 for 1 certificate - does this qualify for the free night on both rooms? Same question for the 25% off vouchers and the newsletter offers?

cheers

Each voucher is good for one room only asper the terms and conditions:

Membership Benefits - Priority Privilege AUS NZ Fiji - Guaranteed savings on selected accommodation rates, along with exclusive dining discounts.

Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificates


1. 2 x Transferable Certificates in membership package.
2. Subject to availability and valid 7 nights per week.
3. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate is valid on all room types available on Best Flexible Rate.
4. Certificate applies to one (1) room only.
5. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 benefit is based on staying two (2) nights for the Price of one (1) night. This is calculated as the 1st night on Best Flexible Rate and 2nd night is complimentary.
6. Valid for use in participating InterContinental, Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu.
7. Certificates must be presented and surrendered upon check-in.
8. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate cannot be further discounted by any other promotion or special offer.
9. Minimum 7 day advance reservation is required for this Certificate.
10. Member must state intention to use Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate at time of reservation. If the Certificate is Non-Transferable then Member must present current membership card.
11. Not valid at Crowne Plaza Gold Tower Surfers Paradise.


Its also important to note that the 10% off best flex is often availavailable overseas like in Singapore.

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Brilliant thanks ... all truth lies in the T's and C's.

And do you figure the same holds for a Newsletter offer? i.e. where you don't need to surrender the coupon/voucher for a newsletter offer do you believe the same 'one room' logic applies?

Each voucher is good for one room only asper the terms and conditions:

Membership Benefits - Priority Privilege AUS NZ Fiji - Guaranteed savings on selected accommodation rates, along with exclusive dining discounts.

Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificates


1. 2 x Transferable Certificates in membership package.
2. Subject to availability and valid 7 nights per week.
3. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate is valid on all room types available on Best Flexible Rate.
4. Certificate applies to one (1) room only.
5. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 benefit is based on staying two (2) nights for the Price of one (1) night. This is calculated as the 1st night on Best Flexible Rate and 2nd night is complimentary.
6. Valid for use in participating InterContinental, Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu.
7. Certificates must be presented and surrendered upon check-in.
8. Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate cannot be further discounted by any other promotion or special offer.
9. Minimum 7 day advance reservation is required for this Certificate.
10. Member must state intention to use Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate at time of reservation. If the Certificate is Non-Transferable then Member must present current membership card.
11. Not valid at Crowne Plaza Gold Tower Surfers Paradise.


Its also important to note that the 10% off best flex is often availavailable overseas like in Singapore.

 

[markis10]

Brilliant thanks ... all truth lies in the T's and C's.

And do you figure the same holds for a Newsletter offer? i.e. where you don't need to surrender the coupon/voucher for a newsletter offer do you believe the same 'one room' logic applies?

i have had cases where a no cert required promo needed the certs to be sighted on checkin, so technically that would mean 2 rooms for two night per booking.

 

[Pinktommy]

My vouchers are rarely taken either, and I made good use of the newsletter specials......that's why my current membership expires on 15 November and I still have 2 x 2 for 1 and a 25% off certificates left which will be wasted.....I should have offered them on here but only just realized the expirey date.

 

[bass_ke]

I recently booked 2 rooms for my mother in law and friends on a newsletter offer and the rate seemed to apply to both rooms, 'twas the CP surfers offer last month.

Meant to ask this in the past question post (thanks everyone for the responses by the way).

The 2 for 1 and 25% discount vouchers (as well as the newsletter offers); if you purchase 2 rooms does the discount apply to both? i.e. if I buy 2 rooms (both booked using my IHGRewards account) for 2 Nights using the 2 for 1 certificate - does this qualify for the free night on both rooms? Same question for the 25% off vouchers and the newsletter offers?

cheers

Further to this, does the PP 10% off advance purchase apply to two rooms?

Thanks
Nate

 

[Rick93]

Hi Pinktommy ...

I sent you a PM a few days ago, but you may not have 'logged in' to see it.

Could you send me a response please, Ta ...

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Struth! I should have asked this when PP called me the other day. They did confirm that the 25% vouchers are good for as many days (consecutively) that a booking lasts i.e. if I book 7 nights at IC Syd and use the 25% cert I get 25% off BAR for each of the 7 days. I forgot to ask them 'what if' more than 1 room....hang ten!

I recently booked 2 rooms for my mother in law and friends on a newsletter offer and the rate seemed to apply to both rooms, 'twas the CP surfers offer last month.




Further to this, does the PP 10% off advance purchase apply to two rooms?

Thanks
Nate

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

I am giving this a crack tomorrow night.

I have 2 Mastercards - one issued on a bank in Canada (it is a WorldMastercard) and one issued in Australia (Bankwest) ...my SPG account is AsiaPac (i.e. Australia) where I live ... any recommendations on which MC to use (i get the best points on the former) but it is more important that i 'qualify' as I am going to try and transition more of non-IHG spend to SPG...any tips would be appreciated

I think it tooka week at max after the stay.

 

[thatsthatmattressman]

Okay - I got a little more clarity around this (or do you ever really with these things?).

Lovely lady walked me through it. Re: the 25% off certs; she said 'officially' only valid for 1 room. Once you increase the room count the deal SHOULD no longer be valid. However, she said, and reiterated this 3 times on the call; each property at its discretion (with all deals/specials I guess) may honour the rate if you contact them directly (of course keep all correspondence). Her statement was unless the hotel is heavily booked they obviously don't want to walk away from a multi-room purchase.

Then we had the conversation about the 10% off Advanced and Best Flexible rates. She said this DOES apply to multiple rooms up to 10. Again, she said its best to contact the property directly to confirm but that her documentation said this one of the few promos they offer where multiple rooms IS allowed.

Lastly, regarding the "Newsletter Special" - she said it is a mixed bag. In most instances the 'letter' of the rules implies a single room but she said the properties will regularly (as you guys have alluded to above) will allow the promotion for multiple rooms. Again, she said book it and confirm it with the property. Anecdotally she mentioned for the Newsletter Special it was uncommon for the multiple rooms discount to be denied with the exception of 2 For 1 where she suggested that was likely to be honoured for the Newsletter Special.

 

[markis10]

Okay - I got a little more clarity around this (or do you ever really with these things?).

Lovely lady walked me through it. Re: the 25% off certs; she said 'officially' only valid for 1 room. Once you increase the room count the deal SHOULD no longer be valid. However, she said, and reiterated this 3 times on the call; each property at its discretion (with all deals/specials I guess) may honour the rate if you contact them directly (of course keep all correspondence). Her statement was unless the hotel is heavily booked they obviously don't want to walk away from a multi-room purchase.

Then we had the conversation about the 10% off Advanced and Best Flexible rates. She said this DOES apply to multiple rooms up to 10. Again, she said its best to contact the property directly to confirm but that her documentation said this one of the few promos they offer where multiple rooms IS allowed.

Lastly, regarding the "Newsletter Special" - she said it is a mixed bag. In most instances the 'letter' of the rules implies a single room but she said the properties will regularly (as you guys have alluded to above) will allow the promotion for multiple rooms. Again, she said book it and confirm it with the property. Anecdotally she mentioned for the Newsletter Special it was uncommon for the multiple rooms discount to be denied with the exception of 2 For 1 where she suggested that was likely to be honoured for the Newsletter Special.

Dont take anything at face value in terms of phone conversations, in fact I recommend you don't even give them your correct phone number when signing up.