Remember, if you link your SPG and Marriott Rewards accounts you can transfer between the two programs. I linked my SPG account and my Marriott Rewards account awhile ago. I just recently did my first transfer between my two accounts. Recall that the points transfer at a three-to-one ratio if you are are transferring from […]
Category: Starwood Preferred Guest
Now You Can Use Your Starwood, Marriott Or Ritz Card At Starwood, Marriott And Ritz Properties, And Receive The Same Earning Benefits
My friend recently asked me if she should pay for a Marriott stay using her American Express SPG card. As of today, I would say yes. Today, it was announced that American Express SPG cardholders who use their card for their hotel bill at a Marriott or Ritz property, would be able to earn the […]
The Marriott Starwood Merger Is Complete-What Does That Mean For Us?
It’s official! Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts merged into one company. Now members of SPG, Marriott Rewards and The Ritz Carlton Rewards are able to link their accounts at members.marriott.com. Despite the union, Marriott doesn’t expect to have a fully combined loyalty program until 2018, so the loyalty programs are still separate […]
Good Morning From The W Downtown
My daughter attended a bat mitzvah last night at Ellis Island. We needed to be somewhere early this morning, so my original plan was to hang in the city until the boat got back and then drive home to Westchester. Did I really need to get home that late and be that tired? No!-I got […]
A Lucky Friend Of Mine Just Got 6,000 SPG Points From Amex To Top Off Her Account
A friend of mine just booked the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. She booked 5 nights and almost had enough SPG points to get 3/5 of these nights on points. She was short 6,000 points. She is an American Express Starwood Preferred Guest card holder. She decided to called Amex to explore her […]
Starwood Gave Rob 1,500 SPG Points Because I Was Mad At Him
I often put Rob in charge of wiring our credit card payments. He recently messed one up that was supposed to be paid to our American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Card. He had to call Amex and fix the problem. When he mentioned to the phone rep (a male) that his wife “was mad at […]
It Took Five Business Days For A Transfer Of SPG Points
SPG has a very flexible transfer policy in that you can transfer Starpoints to any person that shares your home address for a minimum of 30 days prior to requesting the transfer. You can transfer any amount of points to that other person and there are no […]
You Can Hold SPG Reservations Till The Points Are In Your Account-Kind Of
One great thing about using Marriott Rewards points to book a reservation is that you do not need the points in your account to book award nights. You can kind of do this with Starwood as well….. If you do not have enough points in your SPG […]
8 Nights At The SLS Beverly Hills And A Savings of $3,900
We only have a week and a day for December break 2016, so planning really big trips like I have the last three years to Israel, Hawaii and Costa Rica are a thing of the past for now. This year, we are LA bound! I just booked 8 nights at the SLS […]
Disney-A Free Stay And 1st In The Park!
When planning a trip to Disney, many people have tips & strategies to try to get an edge. These may come in the form of minimizing lines, securing the best parade and prime fireworks spot, or booking that impossible dining reservation. The first time we went to Disney, back in 2007, I started reading and […]