SPG Take Two Double Points Jan 11 to April 30, 2016, plus 250 points per...
SPG released its 2016-Q1 promotion Take Two offering double points for Starwood Hotel stays worldwide from January 11 through April 30. There is also a supplementary 250 bonus points per night at...
View ArticleLinks for January 2016 Chain Hotel Rate Discounts
Some of the best deals I see this week in hotels are room rate discounts across Europe with Accor, Club Carlson and Hilton. Kimpton, Marriott and Starwood have sales on the USA home front. January is a...
View ArticleSPG 10,000 points for 25 nights by April 30
SPG expanded its Stay Two 2016 promotion for double points on stays of two or more nights worldwide with an additional component for 2,500 bonus points after 15 nights and an additional 7,500 bonus...
View ArticleStarwood’s SLS Las Vegas $69 rate costs $110 per night after tax and resort fees
Seeing Starwood’s SLS Las Vegas Tribute Portfolio Hotel at $69 per night caught my attention. SLS Las Vegas debuted August 2014 as one of the first Hilton Curio Collection Hotels. The hotel’s Hilton...
View ArticleW Amsterdam Fine Dam Views
Last February on a visit to Amsterdam, I was intrigued by the W Amsterdam sign atop the building I always knew as Dam Square Albert Heijn supermarket. I had frequented the Albert Heijn portion of the...
View ArticleAfter drinking up at W Amsterdam rooftop bar, go downstairs for toilets
As Kelley and I walked past the W Amsterdam the other day, I said, “We have to go to the rooftop bar later so you can see the views.” She asked, “Do you want to go now?” I looked around at the clear...
View ArticleMarriott and Starwood 2016 hotel reward category changes
Marriott and Starwood Hotels both released their lists of 2016 hotel reward category changes. Starwood will happen first with new category levels effective March 1, 2016. Marriott Rewards members have...
View ArticleAnalysis of SPG category changes March 1, 2016
Starwood Hotels announced 2016 hotel reward category changes last Friday, giving about 11 days before new category assignments take effect on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. You will want to check the list and...
View ArticleHotel Review SLS Las Vegas, Starwood Tribute Portfolio
Two weeks ago I stayed at SLS Las Vegas, Tribute Portfolio Resort of Starwood Hotels. This same hotel originally signed on as Hilton Curio Collection, then rebranded in November 2015 to Starwood....
View ArticleLoyalty Traveler March 2016 Hotel Promotions Guide
March 2016 holds some good offers for hotel travel with Marriott MegaBonus, IHG Rewards Club Accelerate, Choice Privileges 8,000 points after two stays. These can be low cost promotions for easy free...
View ArticleKimpton Aspen Sky Hotel to rebuild as new W Hotel Aspen
Kimpton’s Sky Hotel Aspen, Colorado has been approved for demolition. The reconstructed hotel will be branded as W Hotel Aspen with Starwood Hotels. The owners of the 50-year old Aspen Sky Hotel...
View ArticleSPG Triple Up Promotion May 9 to July 31, 2016
Starwood Preferred Guest Triple Up promotion is now available for hotel stays worldwide May 9 to July 31, 2016. Stay 2 nights or more and earn double Starpoints (4 points/$1). Earn triple Starpoints (6...
View ArticleSPG Moments Summertime Hyde Park London Concert series VIP Experiences
Last year I checked out the Hyde Park London concert series and got totally psyched that the Rolling Stones were playing in Hyde Park in July during the nights we were booked to stay at...
View ArticleStarwood Preferred Guest Double Take Jan 16–April 15, 2017
Starwood Preferred Guest Double Take for Double Starpoints on first three stays January 16-April 15, 2017 is a similar promotion to Marriott MegaBonus 2017. Good reason to call this offer Double Take....
View Article40 Marriott-Starwood Luxury Hotels opening 2018
Marriott International announced 40 new luxury hotel openings at the International Luxury Travel market in Cannes. These additions will bring Marriott’s luxury hotel properties to 422 by the end of...
View ArticleMarriott 20% off gift cards today at Daily Getaways
Getting value from a 20% Marriott gift card is basically a great deal if you plan to stay at any Marriott this year. Daily Getaways has more than 1,500 gift cards for sale at 10am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern...
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