Starwood 2008 offers

[oz_mark]

Seems ok to me...

Now, with every four delightful stays at participating Starwood properties between June 1 and August 31, 2008, you'll earn 4,000 bonus Starpoints® (up to 12,000 Starpoints and 12 stays).

 

[QF WP]

I got the following promo:

Simplicity brings sweet rewards with your chance to earn up to 12,000 bonus Starpoints®. Register now, and with every four stays between June 1 and August 31, 2008, at participating Starwood properties, you'll earn 4,000 bonus Starpoints (up to 12,000 Starpoints and 12 stays). That's in addition to the regular Starpoints you earn with every stay. Let the next few months deliver unforgettable experiences and rich Starpoints rewards.

Register for this bonus opportunity by July 15, 2008.

Plus, earn quadruple Starpoints at aloftSM hotels. Your registration in the above offer also automatically entitles you to earn 8 Starpoints for every eligible dollar spent at participating aloft properties between June 5 and December 31, 2008.

Not likely I'll get there, but one never knows :shock:

 

[serfty]

I got the following promo:
...
Not likely I'll get there, but one never knows :shock:

Same one for me - I have had no stays in the last two years - I actually had to reactivate my account last month to transfer some points through it. (about 450 points had expired)

 

[QF WP]

Some of this week's Starpicks:

• W Los Angeles — Westwood - California - USD 239
• The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, Hallandale Beach - Florida - USD 220
• The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa - Arizona - USD 139
• Sheraton Kauai Resort - Hawaii - USD 207
• Four Points by Sheraton Portland East - Oregon - USD 80

• Sheraton Palace Hotel, Moscow - Russia - RUB 5300
• Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort - Brazil - USD 196
• Hotel Imperial - Austria - EUR 295
• The Westin Resort, Macau - Macau - HKD 1100
• The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Marbella - Spain - EUR 169

More supposedly found here - but it didn't come up with anything...

 

[QF WP]

Re: Starwood June eStatement offers

Stay Longer, Play Longer - Free Nights This Summer

Now through September 29, 2008 enjoy free nights with a two night minimum stay at participating Hotels & Resorts with a Thursday through Saturday arrival across the US, the Caribbean and Canada. Terms & Conditions apply.

PAMPER YOURSELF WITH THE NEW STARWOOD SPA COLLECTION PACKAGE
Book the exclusive Starwood Spa Collection Welcome Package at one of 22 exotic locales, where no one experience is like another. The package includes one 50-minute spa treatment per person, a welcome wellness basket, continental breakfast for two daily and 4 p.m. late checkout.

THREE NIGHTS IN BALI PARADISE EARNS FREE DINNER FOR TWO
Beautiful beaches, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens, sparkling lagoons and luxurious accommodations await your Bali getaway. Now, with a three-night stay at a participating Luxury Collection, Westin®, Le Méridien® or Sheraton® in Bali, you'll also receive one complimentary dinner for two.

EARN DOUBLE STARPOINTS IN COSMOPOLITAN SHANGHAI
China's most vibrant city awaits your discovery. Explore Shanghai's legendary waterfront, shop along the famed Nanjing Road, find peace at the traditional Yu Garden or appreciate the modern beauty of Xintiandi. Earn double Starpoints® when you stay at a Starwood hotel or resort.

FOUR STAYS IN JAPAN EARN ONE FREE NIGHT
Embrace this perfect excuse to experience the wonders of Japan. Accumulate four stays at the Sheraton Sapporo Hotel, Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers or The Westin Tokyo, and earn one free night valid at participating properties around the world.

EXPERIENCE SUMMER IN MALAYSIA
From the tranquil beauty of sandy beaches along the Andaman Sea to the vibrant energy of the business districts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia offers inspired locations befitting the needs of every traveler. Book a two- or three-night stay at a participating Luxury Collection, Westin® or Sheraton® hotel and enjoy a complimentary meal for two and more.

EARN WESTIN REWARDS IN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND FIJI
Take advantage of our reward bonus at Westin® hotels and resorts in the Pacific. When you book and stay two nights, you’ll earn a $100 (AUD) food and beverage voucher, perfect for drinks by the pool or an extra special dining experience.

EXPERIENCE A ROOM UPGRADE AT THE SHERATON SANYA RESORT
Visit the Sheraton Sanya Resort, a spectacular beachfront oasis overlooking white sandy shores and serene tropical gardens. Relax on the beach, play a round of golf, go scuba diving and more. Receive a complimentary room upgrade on stays through July 31, 2008, when available.

EARN 1,000 STARPOINTS ON STAYS IN NORTH AMERICA
Let your business travel earn you bonus Starpoints® and get you closer to that well-deserved getaway. Register now and earn up to 1,000 bonus Starpoints on Sunday through Thursday stays now through September 30, 2008, at participating hotels and resorts.

 

[oz_mark]

www.spg.com/flights

Redeem Starpoints for Airline Tickets

Now you can use your Starpoints® to fly on hundreds of airlines, with no blackout dates. With SPG Flights, you avoid the standard restrictions that limit most frequent-flyer awards because you can redeem Starpoints for airline tickets whenever you choose, even during peak periods such as holidays.

Starwood Preferred Guest® is the first and only hotel loyalty program that allows members to redeem award points for air travel.

 

[Keith009]

If anyone's missed this:
http://www.spgpromos.com/flyertalk500

More details here:
PROMO: Earn An Additional 500 Bonus Starpoints Per Night During September - FlyerTalk Forums

It's an exclusive promo for FTers but they don't check who signs up for it.

 

[Febs]

It's an exclusive promo for FTers but they don't check who signs up for it.

It's also a ridiculously generous offer! I have a fair few nights coming up in Sept/Oct. 500pts per night + Plat bonus + whatever the Q4 promo is + 1000pt bonus for US stays (linked above) = .

 

[Mal]

www.spg.com/flights

Redeem Starpoints for Airline Tickets

Hmmm.
30000 points L class BNE-SYD-BNE on Qantas (inc taxes etc)
175000 points V class BNE-LAX-SYD-BNE on AA(QF codeshare) (inc taxes etc)
175000 points N class BNE-SYD-LAX-SYD-BNE on QF (inc taxes etc).
Also an Air Pacific Option available for BNE-LAX.

195000 points Q/M class BNE-SYD-LHR-MEL-BNE (QF) (inc taxes etc).
978683 points J class BNE-HKG-LHR-SYD-BNE (QF)
All these searches were within a month from now.

Interesting use of SPG points - but not sure how much value there is.

 

[Keith009]

Conference call hosted by SPG in 37 mins (as i type), apparently a "major new initiative" will be announced:
A Big Announcement Coming From SPG on September 2nd - FlyerTalk Forums

 

[oz_mark]

It will be the flights redemption option

STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST® TAKES ITS "NO BLACKOUTS" TO NEW HEIGHTS | With Video

 

[Mal]

It's nice to see they've published their points table:

How many Starpoints does it take to redeem a flight through SPG Flights?

TICKET PRICE
(Includes taxes & booking fees) STARPOINTS
Up to $150 10,000
$150-$215 15,000
$215-$280 20,000
$280-$345 25,000
$345-$410 30,000
$410-$475 35,000
$475-$540 40,000
$540-$605 45,000
$605-$670 50,000
$670-$735 55,000
$735-$800 60,000
$800-$865 65,000
$865-$930 70,000
$930-$995 75,000
HIGHER PRICES (Examples)
$2,880-$3,140 235,000
$4,960-$5,220 395,000
$9,900-$10,160 775,000

(all would be in $USD)

 

[Keith009]

Interestingly, tickets booked via SPG Flights are booked as 'revenue' tickets from the airline's perspective and not award redemptions. Which surely means one could accrue FF miles/status from such tickets?

 

[oz_mark]

Interestingly, tickets booked via SPG Flights are booked as 'revenue' tickets from the airline's perspective and not award redemptions. Which surely means one could accrue FF miles/status from such tickets?

Looks that way, they are just purchasing tickets on the market. As a result they would be paying commercial rates for the tickets, hence the value per point that is seen.

 

[oz_mark]

A survey on the flights option, with a promise of 250 points

https://survey.opinionlab.com/survey/s?s=2262

 

[JohnK]

When I click on the link it only mentions 250 points for doing the survey.

Is this a good time to join Starwood? Do they usually have any promotions where they offer points without staying at one of their properties? I assume Starwood points can be transferred between accounts free of charge? I need some Starwood points to transfer to an airline program and was trying to work out the cheapest way to do it.

 

[serfty]

Starwood's fine; a good place to bucket transfer points/mile.

Plus their point plus $$ can be very good value at high end properties. (Shame that they lack properties in SWP.)

I have flushed over 60,000 SPG points through them this year (20K ending up as 50K HHonours)

 

[thegurio]

A survey on the flights option, with a promise of 250 points

https://survey.opinionlab.com/survey/s?s=2262

Thankyou very much, beats paying for them! FWIW it went straight through to the survey and i assume that the points will be received promptly?

 

[oz_mark]

www.SPG.com/mastercardfreeweekend

Register today to qualify for a free, two-night weekend getaway when you pay for three different stays with your MasterCard® at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific from October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Free weekends can be redeemed at selected Starwood hotels in Asia Pacific between November 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009.

 

[Alanslegal]

www.SPG.com/mastercardfreeweekend

Register today to qualify for a free, two-night weekend getaway when you pay for three different stays with your MasterCard® at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific from October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Free weekends can be redeemed at selected Starwood hotels in Asia Pacific between November 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009.

Thank Q for the heads up oz_mark

Now here's my situation - I have 2 nights booked at the Westin KL then followed by 2 nights at the Traders Hotel KL. I really wanted to check out the Traders Hotel due to their view of the towers but guess I may cxl this to do a hotel swap to Hotel Imperial KL and Le Meridien KL to achieve 3 stays on Oct 1,2,3 ---- then 2 free nights at say the St Regis Singapore early 2009.