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A while back we noticed a minor detail in the Marriott Mobile App update, members could check-in up to two hours before their arrival via the app. That was great news. Today you can now check-out via the mobile app and receive a copy of your invoice via email. Is that cool or what? Gone…
Four Points by Sheraton is offering Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) members the chance to receive 200 Starpoints and a free breakfast for one to celebrate the opening of the 200th Four Points by Sheraton. SPG members can earn 200 additional Starpoints for stays that include a Sunday. The offer is valid on bookings and stays…
It’s Wednesday and Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next 6…
In ‘why on earth’ news: The New York Times is reporting that the Aloft Hotel in Cupertino is going to be testing a 3-foot tall bellhop named Botlr. His primary job is going to be delivering items from the front desk to guest rooms. Botlr has a video displaying his only skill, which is delivering…
Wyndham Hotel Group and Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles have teamed up to offer double miles on hotel stays starting with the second stay. How To Get Double Miles Register for the double miles promotion here Promotion Details Valid on stays from May 20, 2014 through September 5, 2014 Double miles start with second stay…
Back in August of 2006 I was heading to the airport with a few bags full of brand spanking new W Hotel products. Soap bars, shampoos, body wash, heck, I even took the conditioner bottles. I had built up a connection with the W brand, that taking the products home after a 1.5 week long…
The other day I shared how I was able to pick up the phone, call a number in this post, and get approved for a Ritz Carlton card that comes with 140,000 bonus points after meeting spending requirements. The details of the offer other than the 140,000 bonus points were not clear, but now that…
I will admit it. I am more used to traveling for business by myself. I’ve always liked Hyatt Place hotels for a few reasons – the proximity to the airport, the free breakfast, the layout of the rooms which include a desk and a sofa and for the overall consistency of the Hyatt brand –…
I recently stayed at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe, which is located in Incline Village, Nevada about 45 minutes from Reno. This is a Category 5 property which means free nights start at 20,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points. As a Hyatt Diamond, I decided to use a suite night award to confirm into a one-bedroom suite at…
Each week Marriott Rewards members will be presented with deals on hotels, experiences and merchandise. To participate, all you have to do is be a Marriott member. What Is Marriott FlashPerks The FlashPerks program is running for 12 weeks and offers some pretty good deals. For example, this week you can reserve up to 4…
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Hyatt is running a promotion where select members can receive up to a 40% bonus by purchasing Hyatt Gold Passport points at a great rate. Given the price per point, this makes a great deal to buy points and redeem them for top tier Hyatt properties like the: Japan’s two secret Park Hyatt hotels Park…
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Premier, Fairmont Platinum, Omni Platinum, Omni Black, Club Carlson Gold, Club Carlson Concierge,  Kimpton Tier…
Here’s another money saving promotion from American Express. With this promotional offer members can save get a $20 statement credit by staying at a Courtyard Marriott and spending $100 or more including room rate. Get $20 Statement Credit For $100 Purchase Courtyard Marriott $20 statement credit when you make a $100 purchase or more through…
There has been some chatter about the 140,000 bonus point offer for the Ritz Carlton credit card lately. So I decided to pick up the phone and see if I could qualify for the offer and pad my account with another 140,000 bonus points on top of the other way to get 140,000 points into…
Each week from now through September 8, you can enter to win a trip with Club Carlson through their Great Escape Face-Off promotion. Each week two properties in the Club Carlson portfolio face-off and readers like you can vote on which one you’d rather visit. Entries will count towards a chance to win a trip to…
It’s Wednesday meaning Starwood just released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on your upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over the next…
Each week, we will be taking a look at a hotel or airline elite status level and the benefits that come with it and how to leverage earning the status. So far we have looked at Hilton Gold, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, Starwood Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Silver, Marriott Gold, Marriott Platinum, Fairmont Premier, Fairmont Platinum, Omni Platinum, Omni Black, Club Carlson Gold, Club Carlson Concierge, and Kimpton…
IHG Rewards typically announces a new PointBreaks list every few months, where you can score some of their hotels for only 5,000 points per night. Rooms for 5,000 points with IHG PointBreaks They just announced a new list which includes over 150 properties, which is valid for stays now through September 30, 2014. Some highlights include: INTERCONTINENTAL CALI INTERCONTINENTAL…
Hilton is rolling out some great enhancements to their mobile apps and mobile site, that will now allow for mobile check-in from your phone, room selection, and check-out. Earlier this month, we wrote about how Starwood Plans to Roll Out Mobile Keys but Hilton’s announcement show they want to get into the digital world as well. Hilton plans…