Starwood has launched a new up to 50% off promo that comes with double Starpoints for stays in Australia, New Caledonia & Fiji.
You must book by Augst 30, 2014, and stay by December 29 to be eligible for the bonus points.
You can access this offer on Starwood’s website here.
Note that you must book one of the rate plans mention on the above site to be eligible for the double Starpoints. The eligible rate plans are DAILY10, SPRRM10, DAILY1B, SPRRM1B, DAILY20, SPRRM20, DAILY3B, SPRRM3B, DAILY25, SPRRM25, DAILY4B, SPRRM4B, DAILY30, SPRRM30, DAILY5B, SPRRM5B, DAILY35, SPRRM35, DAILY6B and SPRRM6B.
The double Starpoints rate may require you to book a stay of more than one night.
Here are the participating properties:
Australia
Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane – Rates from AUD 160
Four Points by Sheraton Geelong – Rates from AUD 144
Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast – Rates from AUD 264
” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>The Westin Melbourne – Rates from AUD 240
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel – Rates from AUD 225
Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa – Rates from AUD 249
Four Points by Sheraton Perth – Rates from AUD 140
Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort – Rates from AUD 210
Sheraton on the Park – Rates from AUD 199
The Westin Sydney – Rates from AUD 216
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour – Rates from AUD 130
Fiji
Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji – Rates from AUD 262
The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji – Rates from AUD 171
Sheraton Fiji Resort – Rates from AUD 188
Sheraton Denarau Villas – Rates from AUD 365
New Caledonia
Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort & Spa – Rates from AUD 209
Le Méridien Ile des Pins – Rates from AUD 331
Le Méridien Nouméa – Rates from AUD 154
Here’s the rate display for Fiji:
Note that it says up to 50% off but the maximum discount varies by the property and can be less. You are often requried to book a stay of minimum of 6 nights.
Here’s the rate display for Australia:
Some of the Australian hotels have the double Starpoints rate loaded for stays of one night that could suit business travelers.
Conclusion
Has the Australian hotel market soured? Starwood is again offering bonus points for bookings that they tend not to do unless they must.
Here are terms and conditions of this offer:
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Offer is valid for stays booked between 14 July and 30 August, 2014 and completed between 14 July and 29 December, 2014 at participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Caledonia and Fiji.
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Double Starpoints will be awarded per paid eligible stay on rate code DAILY10, SPRRM10, DAILY1B, SPRRM1B, DAILY20, SPRRM20, DAILY3B, SPRRM3B, DAILY25, SPRRM25, DAILY4B, SPRRM4B, DAILY30, SPRRM30, DAILY5B, SPRRM5B, DAILY35, SPRRM35, DAILY6B, SPRRM6B only and will be credited to the member’s account within 4-6 weeks of the stay posting to the member’s Starwood Preferred Guest account. Must be a member of Starwood Preferred Guest to receive Starpoints. Enroll for free atwww.spg.com.
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Credit card will be charged at time of booking. Reservations cannot be changed, are pre-paid and non-refundable; if cancellation takes place, guests forfeit total room charge plus tax.
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Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability at time of reservation and do not include additional per room, per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes.
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An eligible stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying a qualifying rate in the same hotel regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs that occur.
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A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates.
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Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
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Offer not applicable to groups.
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Not to be combined with other offers or promotions and subject to change.
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Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors.
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Void where prohibited by law.
- Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.