It is finally official - you can now enjoy some of your SPG® benefits at selected Design Hotels™ around the world. That's right, stays at these selected Design Hotels™ now count towards obtaining (or retaining) elite status and you will earn Starpoints® (including an elite member bonus and welcome gift) where applicable. Additionally, SPG® members will also continue to receive complimentary in-room Internet access and bottled water.
Click HERE to find out more about the partnership between SPG and Design Hotels!
A Luxurious Addition to the Starwood Portfolio - Design Hotels | Photo Credit: Gramercy Park Hotel
Here's a summary of all the benefits SPG® Members will enjoy when staying at participating hotels:
- 2 Starpoints per eligible US dollar spent (with a 50% bonus for SPG Gold and Platinum members, and 100% bonus for Platinum members with a minimum of 75 Eligible Nights)
- Night and stay credit toward elite status
- On-property benefits of internet access and bottled water in room
- Gold Preferred and Platinum Preferred Members will automatically receive a Starpoints bonus as their Welcome Gift.
- Other on-property benefits such as upgrades, late checkout, Your24 or Suite Night Awards will not be available at participating hotels.
- Free Night redemption is expected to be available early 2016.
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