Author Topic: Just Received - Starwood Preferred Guest - Invitation to Westin (Read 21862 times)

spetropo · « **on:** December 15, 2011, 08:32:44 AM »

I just recently signed up for SPG and just recieved the following offer. I would probably like to go somewhere other thatn AZ but this is what they sent

Enjoy a 5-day, 4-night stay at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Phoenix-Scottsdale for just $379 and receive:
•Your choice of 7,000 Starpoints® from the Starwood Preferred Guest® program or
a $75 resort certificate that can be used toward shopping, dining or spa services

Has anyone done one of these vacations? Is it a timesahre pitch where I need to spend 90 minutes? If so, is it worth it? High pressure sales?
Any info would really be appreciated.

Thanks
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Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2011, 11:58:32 AM »

Definitely a timeshare pitch. Still a good deal though as those Starpoints are worth $150 or so.

YudiG · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2011, 12:20:57 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 15, 2011, 11:58:32 AM

Definitely a timeshare pitch. Still a good deal though as those Starpoints are worth $150 or so.

how does one go about getting such an offer?

joeb1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2011, 05:40:13 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 15, 2011, 11:58:32 AM

Definitely a timeshare pitch. Still a good deal though as those Starpoints are worth $150 or so.

i did it last year its not a timeshare bs

Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2011, 05:47:04 PM »

Quote from: joeb1 on December 15, 2011, 05:40:13 PM

i did it last year its not a timeshare bs

Really? So what's the deal? I've read about many similar sounding SPG offers that involved a pitch.

spetropo · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2011, 06:53:00 PM »

Actually I dont see anything in the "Details" that mentions sitting through a presentation or such. I guess it is possible that they may mention it during booking.
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joeb1 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2011, 07:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 15, 2011, 05:47:04 PM

Really? So what's the deal? I've read about many similar sounding SPG offers that involved a pitch.

places are desperate..... they had it with Cancun last year...same deal

jack · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2011, 09:25:39 PM »

Is it a nice place?

eliteflyer · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2011, 12:45:27 AM »

sounds like a nicely priced vacation!

Euclid · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2011, 01:50:36 AM »

Quote from: jack on December 15, 2011, 09:25:39 PM

Is it a nice place?

I stayed there a few months ago. Beautiful place, a few pools, lazy river. And I got upgraded to a villa.

eliteflyer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2011, 12:48:50 PM »

you sure that's not the nightly rate?

ganizzy · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2011, 01:45:01 PM »

and thats not including a parking fee - can be $15 a night
as well as a resort fee.
but scottsdale is nice and has beautiful hotels. the weather is great and there is kosher food nearby

MLM · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:48:12 AM »

I got one of these for Maui

Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2011, 02:30:17 AM »

Quote from: MLM on December 18, 2011, 12:48:12 AM

I got one of these for Maui

From what I read it should be a timeshare sell there, but hey, who knows!

eliteflyer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2011, 10:28:43 AM »

Quote from: Dan on December 18, 2011, 02:30:17 AM

From what I read it should be a timeshare sell there, but hey, who knows!

I understand that a timeshare sell is a bit of an inconvenience, but beyond sitting through a presentation, is it really that bad? Do they badger you during your entire stay? Surely they want you to have a nice time if they have any expectation that you will want to return on a more permanent basis.

myb821 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2011, 10:32:50 AM »

is there any way to check if one qualifies for a stay like this

Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:28:01 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on December 18, 2011, 10:28:43 AM

I understand that a timeshare sell is a bit of an inconvenience, but beyond sitting through a presentation, is it really that bad? Do they badger you during your entire stay? Surely they want you to have a nice time if they have any expectation that you will want to return on a more permanent basis.

Not saying it's bad, but I made the presumption that OPs offer was a timeshare based on the simalar offer for Maui that others have reported here to be a timeshare offer.

As long as you're strong-willed to say no, no, and no again it's fine, but obviously they wouldn't keep making these offers if there weren't a decent percentage of suckers that say yes.

eliteflyer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:34:40 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 18, 2011, 12:28:01 PM

Not saying it's bad, but I made the presumption that OPs offer was a timeshare based on the simalar offer for Maui that others have reported here to be a timeshare offer.

As long as you're strong-willed to say no, no, and no again it's fine, but obviously they wouldn't keep making these offers if there weren't a decent percentage of suckers that say yes.

I have a difficult time picturing actually being sold into one of these things if:A) I am not in the market for a time share and B) I couldn't afford one even if I was so inclined.

zb · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2012, 05:26:53 PM »

Anyone know how to get this invitation I am planning a trip to Cancun
Thanks!!!

BrooklynCPA · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2012, 09:45:49 PM »

If you get Cancun for Cash and Points is a much better deal than these timeshares and you can avoid the pressure. Additionally, you can probably still sit through the time share presentation and get even more than they are offering you now.