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Most hotel chains have their unique reward programs. This could be annoying sometimes, for the program itself is a little bit too complex to explain in brief. Even the front desk staffs get lost occasionally. As a consumer, we don't have to be an expert over every detail, but it is better to have a general idea of what they are.
A good news is that reward programs are quite similar. Once you figure out one, the rests won't be challenging any more.
A good news is that reward programs are quite similar. Once you figure out one, the rests won't be challenging any more.
Hotel reward programs are all about you. Because you are the 20% people who drives 80% revenue to hotels, you deserve all the courtesy.
From the table below, you will find several major hotels and their reward programs. Take one minute to check them out--
Hotel Group: IHG
Featured Brands:
Intercontinental,
Crown Plaza,
Hotel Indigo,
Holiday Inn,
Holiday Inn Express,
Stay Bridge Suites,
Candle wood Suites
Property Number:
4500+ properties in over 100 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Gold Elite if
49≥nights in a calendar year≥15
Platinum Elite if
Nights in a calendar year≥50
Featured Brands:
Intercontinental,
Crown Plaza,
Hotel Indigo,
Holiday Inn,
Holiday Inn Express,
Stay Bridge Suites,
Candle wood Suites
Property Number:
4500+ properties in over 100 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Gold Elite if
49≥nights in a calendar year≥15
Platinum Elite if
Nights in a calendar year≥50
Hotel Group: Marriott
Featured Brands:
Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Bulgari, Ritz-Carlton, EDITION,
Autograph Collection,
Courtyard by Marriott,
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott,
Residence Inn by Marriott,
TownePlace Suites by Marriott,
Marriott Executive Apartments,
Marriott Conference Centers,
Grand Residence by Marriott,
Marriott Vacation Club,
Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
Property Number:
3700+ properties in 74 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Silver Elite if
49≥Nights in a calendar year≥10
Gold Elite if
74≥Nights in a calendar year≥50
Platinum Elite if
Nights in a calendar year≥75
Featured Brands:
Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, Bulgari, Ritz-Carlton, EDITION,
Autograph Collection,
Courtyard by Marriott,
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott,
Residence Inn by Marriott,
TownePlace Suites by Marriott,
Marriott Executive Apartments,
Marriott Conference Centers,
Grand Residence by Marriott,
Marriott Vacation Club,
Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
Property Number:
3700+ properties in 74 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Silver Elite if
49≥Nights in a calendar year≥10
Gold Elite if
74≥Nights in a calendar year≥50
Platinum Elite if
Nights in a calendar year≥75
Hotel Group: Starwood
Featured Brands:
St. Regis,
The Luxury Collection,
W,
Aloft,
Westin,
Element,
Sheraton,
Four Points by Sheraton,
Le Meridien
Property Number:
1000+ properties in nearly 100 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Gold member if
24≥Stays in a calendar year≥10
or if
50≥Nights in a calendar year≥25
Platinum Member if
Stays in a calendar year≥25
or if
Nights in a calendar year≥50
Featured Brands:
St. Regis,
The Luxury Collection,
W,
Aloft,
Westin,
Element,
Sheraton,
Four Points by Sheraton,
Le Meridien
Property Number:
1000+ properties in nearly 100 countries
Member Tiers& Requirements:
Freely enrolled
Gold member if
24≥Stays in a calendar year≥10
or if
50≥Nights in a calendar year≥25
Platinum Member if
Stays in a calendar year≥25
or if
Nights in a calendar year≥50
It's OK if you couldn't find the one you have enrolled in. More hotels information can be identified on official website or customer contact center. But there is something you will find nowhere else except from this website, so you have to take a look at them--
tips on how to optimize your stay to get the bang for the buck.
tips on how to optimize your stay to get the bang for the buck.
Travel Journal
It's a horrible night to stay in Aloft Brooklyn on New Year's Eve. I traveled a long way to hotel and wished to take a nap, but guess what, there was a party next door. It's soo0o noisy and I cannot even stay calm in the room. I asked to change for another room, but was told the hotel was fully booked that night, not surprisingly.
There was a building on the other side of the street which totally blocked the view. It could be extremely suppressed if you looked outside.
I originally booked three nights there, but finally decided to move to another hotel after the first night stay.
Honestly speaking, the room is not bad. Perhaps a little bit small like the other hotel rooms in New York City, but very clean. The bathroom was equipped with Bliss products. Chic design as any other aloft in the country.
Besides, it' s a category 3 hotel in New York City, which means it only cost 7000 points to redeem for one night. You could never find a deal like this in the big apple! But when you choose the hotel, be prepared for the less favorable environment around!
It's a horrible night to stay in Aloft Brooklyn on New Year's Eve. I traveled a long way to hotel and wished to take a nap, but guess what, there was a party next door. It's soo0o noisy and I cannot even stay calm in the room. I asked to change for another room, but was told the hotel was fully booked that night, not surprisingly.
There was a building on the other side of the street which totally blocked the view. It could be extremely suppressed if you looked outside.
I originally booked three nights there, but finally decided to move to another hotel after the first night stay.
Honestly speaking, the room is not bad. Perhaps a little bit small like the other hotel rooms in New York City, but very clean. The bathroom was equipped with Bliss products. Chic design as any other aloft in the country.
Besides, it' s a category 3 hotel in New York City, which means it only cost 7000 points to redeem for one night. You could never find a deal like this in the big apple! But when you choose the hotel, be prepared for the less favorable environment around!
