I was reminded of how customer service should work during a recent stay at the W New York Times Square. At every turn I was met with great customer service and even the whatever whenever came through. During check in I was offered an upgrade to a cool corner room facing Times Square. But I…
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Weak hotel promotions are pushing me to Marriott
I am not a huge fan of the Marriott Rewards program. From my experiences, Marriott properties are the most consistent of any major chain…..and that bothers me a little. 80% of my goal in collecting hotel points is for aspirational stays and the remaining 20% is to save money. I use Marriott almost exclusively in…
Double Starpoints Plus 500 Bonus Points With SPG’s Double Take Promotion
The Starwood double Starpoints “Double Take” promotion starts tomorrow, May 1, 2013. In addition to earning double Starpoints, members who book their reservations through the SPG mobile app will earn an additional 500 bonus points. Even if you are not a Starwood loyal guest, I’d suggest registering for this promotion. You never know if you’ll…
Earn 1,000 Bonus Delta SkyMiles At W Hotels
Delta and W Hotels have partnered up to offer a bonus 1,000 Delta SkyMiles per stay at participating W hotels through July 9, 2013. Members must select the airline miles earning option and select Delta as their airline to earn the bonus 1,000 SkyMiles. It’s important to note that this bonus is on a per…
Hyatt’s New Midtown Hotel Set To Open This Summer In Atlanta
The new Hyatt in midtown Atlanta is targeting July to opens it’s doors. The hotel is now accepting reservations for arrivals starting July 10, 2013. The new hotel will open as a Haytt category 3 and will require 12,000 points for a one night award stay. A quick check of weekend rates shows rates in…
Earn More SPG Starpoints With Your Entourage – Group Pilot Program
Did you know that you can earn more points and miles by booking your entourage rooms at a SPG hotel? SPG has a group program that allows Gold and Platinum SPG Elite members to earn more points by booking multiple rooms. This limited time earning opportunity is valid from April 1, 2013 through December 31,…
Martinis Down Under – Park Hyatt Sydney Part II
After 5 days at the reef, we returned to the Park Hyatt Sydney for three more nights after having spent 2 previous nights which resulted in me claiming this may be the best Hyatt period. Part I covered most of the hotel itself so head there if you are interested. Part II will focus on…
Park Hyatt Chicago Hotel Review
As a Chicago resident the past few years, I have had the chance to visit several Chicago hotels. However I never had the opportunity to try to the Park Hyatt Chicago until now. I landed a good advance rate and used an expiring Confirmed Suite Upgrade to confirm into a Park Suite. The Park Hyatt…
Earn Double Amtrak Points With Choice Hotels
Amtrak and Choice Privileges are offering 500 bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards points for stays at over 5,500 Choice hotels locations. For stays from March 18, 2013 through May 18, 2013, members will receive a 500 point bonus. How To Register Book and stay at a qualifying hotel before May 18, 2013 Provide your Amtrak Guest…
It’s A Great Day In Barcelona When…
It’s a great day in Barcelona when you wake up to this view from your suite at the top of the W Barcelona. The last time we were in Barcelona, we stayed at the Hotel Arts Ritz Carlton at the other end of the beach. It was on the tail end of a two week…
Round The World PMM Happy Hour – Trip Of A Million Lifetimes Guest Post
A friend is about to embark on a trip of a million lifetimes using points and miles to circumnavigate the globe. So I’ve asked him to share his plan to explore and drink his way around the world. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this plan for a round the world happy hour. It’s five o’clock somewhere. See…
Earn Up To 14,091 Delta SkyMiles With Hilton Stays
Hilton and Delta are partnering up to offer 2,013 Delta SkyMiles for two night stays at Hilton HHonors portfolio properties. Simply register and complete a two-night night stay to earn 2,013 Delta SkyMiles for each qualifying stay. How To Register Register for the Delta / Hilton 2013 promotion Promotion Details Stay a minimum of two-nights…
Winner of Grand Hyatt New York Drink Certificate Giveaway
We asked for you opinion on the best coffee loyalty program and many shared their favorite coffee program and reason why. We’ve randomly selected four winners of the coffee wars Grand Hyatt New York City drink certificate giveaway and posted the winners below. Free Grand Hyatt NYC Coffee Giveaway Points, Miles & Martinis ran a giveaway for 4…
How To Earn 1,000 to 2,000 Hilton Bonus Points Per Night
Hilton Honors is offering 1,000 points per weekend night and 2,000 points per weekend night. This means a member could earn 10,000 bonus HHonors points per week. The promotion is valid on stays from April 1 through June 30, 2013 and members must register prior to checking out of the first stay. How To Register…
PMM Happy Hour – Single Barrel, New Hyatt And New York In The South
Sometimes change is a good thing. So a friend and I headed out to a new restaurant near the new Hyatt in Midtown Atlanta. The hotel is being built but already has a great thing going for it with the location and strong southern restaurant scene. Wathen’s Single Barrel Wathen’s Single Barrel Bourbon is a…
Martinis Down Under–Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas
After a brief 6 month hiatus (sorry!), the Martinis Down Under trip report picks back up at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas. Introduction and Trip Planning LAX Oneworld First Class Lounge Qantas A380 LAX to SYD Economy Park Hyatt Sydney Part I Sydney Qantas Business Lounge Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Exploring the Great Barrier Reef…
Win Share Of 10,000,000 Hilton Points With Tropicana In Las Vegas
Now this is what I’d call an interesting way to earn a bunch of HHilton Honors Points. The entry method to the tournament will begin on Friday, May 17, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 18, from 7-8 a.m. How To Enter Enter through one of the official methods outlined below: (1) Redeem 65,000 HHonors…
Hyatt adds landmark Austin hotel to its portfolio
After hearing several rumors over the past week, Hyatt confirmed Friday the purchase of The Driskill hotel in downtown Austin. The Driskill is a gorgeous 127 year old property with a perfect location in downtown Austin near the “Raucous on 6th street” . While the hotel is haunted, I have enjoyed several late nights sipping…
Hilton Offering 5th Night Free At Participating Hotels With Resort Escapes Promotion
Hilton is offering a 5th night free when you book 4 nights as part of their Resort Escapes promotion. The free 5th night offer states that it must be part of a 4 night consecutive stay and consumed during the same stay. The promotion is available for participating hotel bookings made through April 30, 2013…
Delta And SPG Crossover Rewards – Register Now To Earn Extra Miles & Points
Delta and Starwood have teamed up to offer crossover rewards to their most loyal customers. Crossover rewards allows members to earn Delta SkyMiles when staying in Starwood Preferred Guest hotels and earn Starpoints when booking flights with Delta. The crossover reward program began on March 1, 2013, so don’t forget to register for both Delta…