UNOFFICIAL list of hotels that will change category after Feb. 1, 2007
Jan 25, 2007, 8:45 pm
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UNOFFICIAL list of hotels that will change category after Feb. 1, 2007
Last updated 9:00 Tuesday January 30, 2007 Pacific Time
I understand lurker’s hands are tied regarding this issue. So instead of venting our frustrations at him, why don’t we contact the hotels directly and ask them whether they will change category after Feb. 1, 2007. I just emailed few properties I’m planning to stay next month and received first reply within 30 minutes:
St. Regis Shanghai, 4 --> 5
Le Meridien Khao Lak, 1 --> 2 (thanks jayzee9)
Aladdin in LAS, 4 --> 5
LM Plaza Athenee BKK, 2 --> 3
Sheraton Manhattan, 4 --> 5
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 4 --> 5
Westin Charlotte, 3 --> 4 (? maybe)
Sheraton Tiberias 1 --> 2
Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv 2 --> 3
Sheraton hotel & Towers Tel Aviv 3 --> 4
Sheraton Eilat 1--> 2
Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete 5 --> 6
Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Mykonos 5 --> 6
Le Meridien Ile de Pins (New Caledonia) 5 --> 6
Westin diplomat hollywood and diplomat country club 4 --> 5
St. Regis Monarch Beach 5 --> 6
St. Regis Aspen 5 --> 6 (thanks SKI)
Please add other properties to this thread once they responded to your inquiries.
I understand lurker’s hands are tied regarding this issue. So instead of venting our frustrations at him, why don’t we contact the hotels directly and ask them whether they will change category after Feb. 1, 2007. I just emailed few properties I’m planning to stay next month and received first reply within 30 minutes:
St. Regis Shanghai, 4 --> 5
Le Meridien Khao Lak, 1 --> 2 (thanks jayzee9)
Aladdin in LAS, 4 --> 5
LM Plaza Athenee BKK, 2 --> 3
Sheraton Manhattan, 4 --> 5
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 4 --> 5
Westin Charlotte, 3 --> 4 (? maybe)
Sheraton Tiberias 1 --> 2
Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv 2 --> 3
Sheraton hotel & Towers Tel Aviv 3 --> 4
Sheraton Eilat 1--> 2
Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete 5 --> 6
Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Mykonos 5 --> 6
Le Meridien Ile de Pins (New Caledonia) 5 --> 6
Westin diplomat hollywood and diplomat country club 4 --> 5
St. Regis Monarch Beach 5 --> 6
St. Regis Aspen 5 --> 6 (thanks SKI)
Please add other properties to this thread once they responded to your inquiries.
Last edited by rdchen; Jan 30, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Jan 25, 2007, 9:51 pm
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This is being closed temporarily for review by the moderator team. Thanks for understanding.
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Last edited by ldsant; Jan 26, 2007 at 10:50 am
Jan 26, 2007, 11:06 am
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In order to avoid Inundating hotels’ inbox, let’s only contact the properties that we intend to stay within the next 18 months.
Jan 26, 2007, 11:32 am
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I've got it from on high that the Aladdin in LAS goes from a current CAT4 to a CAT5 on 1 FEB 07.
That means from 12k - 16k per night, depending on season.
Take it to the bank.
That means from 12k - 16k per night, depending on season.
Take it to the bank.
Jan 26, 2007, 11:36 am
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often having rates at less than 100 bux a night, i find that kind of hard to believe, but i guess we'll see...
Jan 26, 2007, 11:47 am
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Jan 26, 2007, 11:48 am
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yup, with that in mind, I bet most all of decent cat 4 will become 5.
Jan 26, 2007, 12:12 pm
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This might be a stupid question but if I book now with points and have to cancel the reservation in the future the points will be credited back, correct?
I have been less then happy with SPG lately and this might be the thing that keeps me from ever booking with them again. I have been platinum for the last two years, gold the year prior with all leisure stays but it look like they may get zero business from me this year. Guess I will wait till I see the category changes. I actually booked a hotel other then Starwood this month for the first time in four years. If the possible category change for Aladdin is any indication of things to come they might lose more business then just my business.
I have been less then happy with SPG lately and this might be the thing that keeps me from ever booking with them again. I have been platinum for the last two years, gold the year prior with all leisure stays but it look like they may get zero business from me this year. Guess I will wait till I see the category changes. I actually booked a hotel other then Starwood this month for the first time in four years. If the possible category change for Aladdin is any indication of things to come they might lose more business then just my business.
Jan 26, 2007, 12:14 pm
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LM Plaza Athenee BKK 2 > 3
Most definitely a certainty.
In fact, they tried to charge Cat 3 rates already!!!
In fact, they tried to charge Cat 3 rates already!!!
Jan 26, 2007, 1:25 pm
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Westin Maui
I assume they're slated for a cat 5 -> 6 bump, but emailed them anyway since I have two stays planned there in the next 18 mos. I received a reply this morning: "As of today, we haven't received any word that we may or will become a Category 6 property." Here's to hoping they stay at a "low" cat 5... 
Jan 26, 2007, 1:28 pm
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I would be VERY surprised if the Sheraton Old San Juan does not creep from a 3 to a 4. If you have travel plans to SJU, this hotel is an absolute steal if you use the 50PER reward redemption special for Plats...just 3,500pts/night (for now).
Jan 26, 2007, 1:56 pm
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New York Hotels
The Sheraton Manhatten, and then Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers will both go to Catagory 5 on February 1st.
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Jan 26, 2007, 2:31 pm
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Considering that the hotel often run promotion rates as low as 49 dollars during weekdays, I find it completely incredulous for SPG to rate the Aladdin as a CAT 5.
The Aladdin should have been a CAT 3 on weekdays, and maybe a CAT 4 on weekends. There are so many good hotels on the strip I will have to be real desperate to spend 12K points for a room there.
Jan 26, 2007, 2:47 pm
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Considering that the hotel often run promotion rates as low as 49 dollars during weekdays, I find it completely incredulous for SPG to rate the Aladdin as a CAT 5.
The Aladdin should have been a CAT 3 on weekdays, and maybe a CAT 4 on weekends. There are so many good hotels on the strip I will have to be real desperate to spend 12K points for a room there.
The Aladdin should have been a CAT 3 on weekdays, and maybe a CAT 4 on weekends. There are so many good hotels on the strip I will have to be real desperate to spend 12K points for a room there.