Tag: Starwood

Free 150 Starwood points for updating your security questions

Via View from the Wing, you can get 150 free Starwood points for updating your security questions by October 31, 2015.

With several high profile hacks of loyalty programs in recent years, like the Hilton HHonors hack, it’s a good sign to see that loyalty programs are adding additional security features to accounts. I recommend using randomly generated passwords from a program like 1Password to fill in your security questions, or at the least not making answers to questions something that could be easily looked up from public records or just by knowing a little about you. Continue reading →

Easy 200 Starpoints and 500 IHG points!

Via The Points Guy, you can earn 200 Starpoints just for opting in to e-statements. Just click this link and log in. If you don’t see the offer, try unsubscribing from e-statements and checking again.

Via Mommy Points, you can earn 500 IHG points just for changing your default payment method to a MasterCard credit credit. I received an email titled “Faster bookings & 500 points when you load your MasterCard” but it doesn’t seem to be a targeted promotion, so it’s worth a try even if you didn’t get an email. Continue reading →

Taking Advantage of Hotel Chain Best Rate Guarantees

I recently had 3 very favorable experiences with hotel chain best rate guarantees, 2 with Marriott as well as 1 with Starwood Hotels. I managed to save over 30% compared to the rate offered by the hotel this way while still earning hotel points and being able to use elite status benefits.

I wanted to share my experiences so people can take advantage themselves. The process is not always simple, but with perseverance and attention to detail, you should be successful. Some 3rd party hotel booking websites also have best rate guarantee programs, such as Orbitz, but that will be a topic of a different post. Continue reading →

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