"redeemable for $1,000 at a +VIP Access or Expedia Rate hotel". Redeem your $1,000 coupon at one of the 1,400 hand-selected +VIP Access® hotels worldwide to experience all the benefits of +gold status, like free amenities and complimentary upgrades upon availability. Simply apply the coupon at checkout.
Sounds like it doesn't work for regular hotels? What does Expedia rate mean? CMIIW