If you never had to eat crow then you lived one boring life.
380,000 for the five nights. Hopefully i can change one of the directions. I have until 30 days before i arrive to change the reservation.
380k for a owb?
Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica. Free upgrade to Ocean View and personal hot tub. 16k spg.
Yeah I got lucky. I called to upgrade and was quoted 1700 points to which I said yes I'll take that. I was then transferred to someone else who then transferred me to the hotel who then told me it was $200 or 750 points per $10. He said the rate would be better by transferring me to central SPG booking. When the booking agent picked up the phone she said I already had the upgrade in my account I'm not sure if it was a booking mixup or if the request I put in when I reserved the hotel was honored. In any event I'm really excited.
Nice!! If you already completed your stay, how was the upgraded room and hot tub? Suprisingly I couldn't find any photos of the balcony jacuzzi online...I am considering spending on the upgrade if I don't get as lucky as you, so I am curious if it is worth it ; )
Here you go: http://m.yelp.com/biz_photos/le-meridien-delfina-santa-monica-santa-monica-4?select=zV_5bCgBK3vYq8Yscmpj4AHonestly I'm just not sure what the appeal is... I prefer one in my room.
Different strokes for different folks
100% everyone could, and should do as they please. I was referring more to the hype the hotel builds around these "exclusive upgrades".
A lot of ppl consider that to be a huge difference in a hotel room. Being able to relax in a Jacuzzi outside with fresh air under the stars etc Plus the fact that rooms like that are hard to come by does make it exclusive
More on topic, (although not actually an award reservation) I just booked a gorgeous villa with a completely private pool in costa rica for $140 a night!#thirdworldcountries
Now thats something that would appeal to me! Unfortunately wife likes keeping our travels in the U.S.
Lol. I couldn't even believe it when I found it. The decent hotels in the area I was looking were over 200 after taxes and then I found this 2500 sq foot villa with furnished patio, balcony, private pool for 140 flat! Maybe show your wife pics of some of these villas and she'll change her mind
LOL. Trust me I've tried....