Now that the integration of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Marriott Rewards has begun, it is possible to get the Marriott Rewards Gold status with just ONE stay if you hold an eligible World MasterCard credit card - they are not hard to get and the lowest income requirement from Citibank requires just S$30,000 income per year (unlike the Visa Infinite ones that start from S$120,000). With this promotion, you will also be able to get SPG Gold and Gold Elite status in The Ritz-Carlton Rewards program - all in one stay! 

I've written about the opportunity to get Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Gold Status with just one stay instead of 20 nights on multiple occasions. All you have to do is to simply register here with an eligible World MasterCard that is issued in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and then make one eligible stay at any property in the region - you will then earn instant Gold Preferred Guest status for a year. This amazing deal has now been extended until 14 July 2017 but do note that this upgrade offer is a one-time upgrade per member. 

If you live in Asia-Pacific, this is one of the rare few good things that can happen to you (where hotel and airline loyalty both are concerned anyway). Any World MasterCard® cardholder with residence in Asia-Pacific with the card issued in the AP region (excluding Japan) can get SPG Gold Status in just ONE STAY. 

Almost a year ago, I wrote about how you can get the Starwood Preferred Guest Gold with just ONE night stay instead of 25 nights. Learn how to get 1,500 bonus Starpoints to sweeten the deal! 

The Sheraton Towers Singapore has undergone  a S$20 million refurbishment programme which was unveiled in 2013. The 420 carefully-appointed guestrooms and swimming pool has been redesigned in a transitional style. Strategically located off Orchard Road on Scotts Road, the Sheraton Towers Singapore is conveniently accessible by the MRT (Newton station). If you are feeling hungry during your stay, the famous Newton Circus Food Centre is just within minutes of walking from your room (or suite!). Check out my experience in a Towers Pool Room and find out how to get SPG Gold in just one stay.