Hotel review: Hotel Alfonso XIII – Seville, Spain
One of the things I like most about collecting miles and points is the possibility of an aspirational flight or hotel stay. What I mean is that sometimes, while you are saving up your...
The Spring Starwood Preferred Guest Bonus offer is out
And it's another targeted one. Last time around I was gifted a free night for every 2 stays, up to 2 free nights.
The Spring offer is available at this link.
This time, I was given...
Review: Intercontinental Le Grand Bordeaux – France
Prior to my trip to Bordeaux I had spent hours lusting after the Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel. It was bit pricey, starting at about 280 Euro per night, but there was just nothing comparable...
Wyndham’s Go Fast (Cash and Points) awards can be a steal
I'll be the first to admit I haven't paid much attention to Wyndham's loyalty program - Wyndham Rewards. Their hotels just haven't been on my radar.
But this weekend I discovered a sweet spot in...
Always check a hotel’s “Offers” page before you book (3 nights for price of...
Sometimes, in hotel booking land, deals are hidden around corners. I don't know why they are - but they are.
Case in point: The W Hollywood. I just had an excellent three night stay there.
If...
Four Points by Sheraton – Havana now taking reservations in Cuba
I'm pretty excited to see that the first of Starwood's planned hotels in Cuba is now taking reservations - it's the Four Points by Sheraton - Havana
It's in Havana, located in the upscale Miramar...
The flaw in Starwood’s BRG (Best Rate Guarantee) -don’t get caught in it
As you are probably keenly aware, there has been a big push in recent years by hotel chains to get you to book directly with them rather than with a third party like Orbitz...
Two super simple ways to earn more SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest) points
Here are two ways to earn additional points in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program without any effort aside from an initial linking of accounts.
Some of my favorite ways to earn points involve linking...
Free status with Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
I admit it. I'm more of a chain kind of guy.
Why? I know exactly what I'm entitled to with various programs. I love SPG for its guaranteed 4pm checkout, for example. And I like...
Starwood (SPG) Triple Up Promo starts soon
If you tend to stay at SPG properties (i.e. W, Westin, Sheraton, Aloft, Element, St Regis, Four Points), then you'll want to make sure you register on May 3 for this promotion:
Register May 3...
