Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Starwood Preferred Guest)

List of Requirements for Attaining Hotel Elite Status (updated August 11, 2016)

ByMatt August 11, 2016August 8, 2016

A few updates to the hotel elite status programs means that this list is due for an update from last time. Some of the updates include: adding Le Club AccorHotels, changes to Best Western Rewards elite program, Delta Hotel and Resorts merger with Marriott, changes to the IHG Rewards Club program and changes to Wyndham Rewards.

American Express (AMEX) | Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

Minor Improvement to the American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card

ByMatt June 29, 2016August 1, 2016

The American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card (Canadian version) has been slightly upgraded. Originally, there was a $50 annual fee for supplementary cardholders, which now waives its first year fee. Not an earth-shattering move, but it should make it a no-brainer to at least add the supplementary cardholder at least for the first year.

Best Western (Best Western Rewards) | Hilton (Honors) | Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG Rewards Club) | Marriott Hotels & Resorts (Marriott Bonvoy) | Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

Hotel Rewards Promotions in time for the Summer

ByMatt May 25, 2016May 27, 2016

There are several hotel bonus offers occurring simultaneously just in time for your summer vacation.

Hotel Co-Branded Credit Cards Market Wide Open

ByMatt March 6, 2016September 20, 2023

It is very slim pickings for co-branded hotel loyalty program credit cards in Canada. These are only 4 credit cards left to choose from. This also means that the market is completely wide open. Unfortunately, the weak Canadian dollar is really not helping the potential for a hotel rewards program to want to enter the Canadian market.

Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

Rundown of Starwood Preferred Guest for Canadians

ByMatt February 23, 2016February 16, 2016

Marriott buying out Starwood could really mean the end of Starpoints. But for now, things remain status quo and it may be 12-18 more months before we see any sort of movement in the reward programs. For now, there is still time to accumulate Starpoints.

Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

[HOTEL] 2016 Reward Chart Changes with Starwood Preferred Guest

ByMatt February 19, 2016February 18, 2016

Starwood Preferred Guest has announced its 2016 hotel category changes, which will come into effect on March 1, 2016. But first, here is a quick recap on the number of points required for a reward night for each category:

[HOTEL] Expiry Policies (updated February 18, 2016)

ByMatt February 18, 2016September 20, 2023

It has been a while since my last hotel expiry policies update. There have been a few changes ever since, so I thought I’d give my list a quick update. In deciding my preference for hotel loyalty programs, I give a lot of consideration to the expiry policy. I have been focusing my energy on 4 hotel rewards programs: Best Western Rewards, Hilton HHonors, IHG Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest.

Hotel Transfer Partners to Airlines

ByShirley Huang February 2, 2016February 2, 2016

Sometimes we overlook the fact that there are many methods when earning airline frequent flyer points. One of the easiest ways is staying at one of your favourite hotel brands and then transferring your points over to your airline loyalty program.

Hilton (Honors) | Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG Rewards Club) | Promotions Update | Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

Saturday Hotel Promotions (IHG, Starwood, Hilton)

ByMatt December 19, 2015December 19, 2015

There are currently 3 hotel promotions to register for in time for the winter 2016 travels. Bonus offers are so valuable because they really help us rack up points much faster.

Club Carlson (Merged with Radisson Rewards) | Starwood Preferred Guest (Merged with Marriott Bonvoy)

Saturday Hotel Promotions (Starwood, Club Carlson, Air Canada Surprise)

ByMatt December 5, 2015December 4, 2015

Another Saturday, another week gone by. Time does fly. But it’s always a great time to earn bonus points. If you have any upcoming hotel stays, you may want to consider these two following hotel promotions.