Starwood Preferred Guest has a new promotion for 21 of their resorts in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. You can save 30% to 50% of the points used for an award for stays between October 21 and December 20, 2012. You will need to register for this promotion and the points will be redeposited back to your account after your stay.

Your award stay can begin or end outside promotional period as long as you have at least one night during the eligible dates. Only standard awards are eligible for this rebate. The 5^th night free awards are eligible for the discount as well. Note that you need to register for this promotion by November 30, 2012.

Redeem & Rewards 50% Savings Locations

St. Regis Aspen Resort

= Category 7 – 30K SPG per night = 15K SPG during the sale

St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

= Category 7 – 30K SPG per night = 15K SPG during the sale

St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort

= Category 7 – 30K SPG per night = 15K SPG during the sale

St. Regis Monarch Beach

= Category 6 – 20K SPG per night = 10K SPG during the sale

Phoenician a Luxury Collection Resort

= Category 5 – 12K to 16K SPG per night = 6K to 8K SPG during the sale

W South Beach

= Category 7 – 30K to 35K SPG per night = 15K to 17.5K SPG during the sale

Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

= Category 5 – 12K SPG per night = 6K SPG during the sale

Redeem & Rewards 40% Savings Locations

W Retreat & Spa

= Category 6 – 20K SPG per night = 12K SPG during the sale

Westin Trillium House

= Category 5 – 12K SPG per night = 7200 SPG during the sale

Westin St. John Resort & Villas

= Category 5 – 12K SPG per night = 7200 SPG during the sale

Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa

= Category 5 – 12K to 16K SPG per night = 7200 to 9600 SPG during the sale

Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

= Category 5 – 12K to 16K SPG per night = 7200 to 9600 SPG during the sale

Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba

= Category 5 – 12K to 16K SPG per night = 7200 to 9600 SPG during the sale

Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino

Category 4 – 10K SPG per night = 6K SPG during the sale

Redeem & Rewards 30% Savings Locations

Sheraton Steamboat Resort

= Category 5 – 12K SPG per night = 8400 SPG during the sale

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

= Category 4 -10K SPG per night = 7K SPG during the sale

St. Regis Deer Valley

= Category 6 – 20K SPG per night = 14K SPG during the sale

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

= Category 5 – 12K SPG per night = 8400 SPG during the sale

Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort

= Category 4 -10K SPG per night = 7K SPG during the sale

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
= Category 4 -10K SPG per night = 7K SPG during the sale

Westin Whistler Resort & Spa

= Category 5 – 12K to 16K SPG per night = 8400 to 11200 SPG during the sale

Conclusion

It is great that SPG is having a reward sale. The SPG awards at category 7 properties are outrageously overpriced points wise. Getting them at 50% discount can be a good deal, however. This is off season for many of the properties so you should always check the paid rates as well.

Here are the terms and conditions of this promotion:

30%, 40%, and 50% Starpoint Savings Promotion Terms and Conditions

Members must register for the promotion by November 30, 2012, at 11:59 pm EST (the “registration period”) at spg.com/R&R. Registered members will receive 30%, 40% or 50% of their Starpoints^® redeemed bonused back into their accounts for all eligible Free Night Award nights from October 21 through December 20, 2012 (the “promotion period”) at select participating resorts. Listed below are resorts participating in this promotion and their eligible Starpoints savings:

50% savings:
• The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Colorado, USA
• The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico, USA
• The St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• The St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California, USA
• The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
• W South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, Florida, USA

40% savings:
• W Retreat & Spa — Vieques, Puerto Rico, USA
• The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada
• The Westin St. John Resort & Villas, Virgin Islands, USA
• The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
• The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa, Cayman Islands
• The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba
• Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino, Bahamas

30% savings:
• Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA
• Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Arizona, USA
• The St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City, Utah, USA
• The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
• The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas, USA
• The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Georgia, USA
• The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa, British Columbia, Canada

Only Free Night Award redemptions for standard rooms are eligible for this offer. Free nights may be booked online or through the SPG Customer Contact Center. Award Nights booked prior to the promotional period are eligible as long as the Award stay occurs during the promotional period and the member registers for the promotion. Rooms booked using Cash & Points, 50% off Awards, and Nights & Flights are not eligible. Room and Suite upgrade Awards and In-Hotel Instant Awards are also not eligible for reimbursement of Starpoints. Based on the participating property at which the stay occurs, a member will receive 30%, 40% or 50% of Starpoints redeemed bonused back into his or her account after the eligible Award stay has been completed during the promotion period, and within 4–6 weeks after the eligible stay posts to the member’s account. Offer is not combinable with other redemption promotions. All promotions are subject to the Starwood Preferred Guest® program terms and conditions, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at spg.com. Offer is applicable to single members only and not to groups. Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors. Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time. To update your communication preferences or learn about our privacy practices, view our Privacy Statement on spg.com/privacy, or access our privacy information line by calling 1-877-782-0071 in the U.S. and Canada or +353-21-4930474 in all other countries. Starpoints, SPG, Preferred Guest, Sheraton, Four Points, W, Aloft, The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, Element, Sheraton, St. Regis and their respective logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. Void where prohibited by law. ©2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved.

Here are the frequently asked questions regarding this promotion:

30%, 40%, and 50% Starpoint Savings Promotion FAQs

Q: Who can register for this promotion?
A: Any SPG member may register for this promotion at spg.com/R&R by November 30, 2012, 11:59 pm EST (the “registration period”).

Q: What types of Award nights are eligible to receive the Starpoints savings?
A: All SPG Starpoints redemptions for Free Nights in standard rooms from October 21, – December 20, 2012, (the “promotion period”) at participating properties are eligible to receive 30%, 40%, or 50% of the Starpoints redeemed bonused back into the registered members’ account from which they were ordered. Cash & Point nights, Nights & Flights, 50% off Awards, In-Hotel Instant Awards and upgraded room and suite redemption Awards are not eligible for this offer.

Q: Do Award stays as part of this promotion count toward elite status qualification?
A: Yes. Members who take advantage of this promotion will still earn elite status stay and night credit for their Award stays.

Q: At which Starwood Hotels & Resorts is this offer eligible?
A: The offer is eligible for Free Night Awards at the participating resorts, listed below, offering the noted Starpoints savings:

50% savings:
• The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Colorado, USA
• The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico, USA
• The St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• The St. Regis Monarch Beach, Dana Point, California, USA
• The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
• W South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, Florida, USA

40% savings:
• W Retreat & Spa — Vieques, Puerto Rico, USA
• The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada
• The Westin St. John Resort & Villas, Virgin Islands, USA
• The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
• The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa, Cayman Islands
• The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba
• Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino, Bahamas

30% savings:
• Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA
• Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Arizona, USA
• The St. Regis Deer Valley, Park City, Utah, USA
• The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
• The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas, USA
• The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Georgia, USA
• The Westin Whistler Resort & Spa, British Columbia, Canada

Q: If I have an Award stay that starts prior to October 21, or checks out after December 20, is it still eligible to receive the redemption savings?
A: Yes. As long as one (1) night of the eligible Award stay falls within the promotional period, the registered member will receive 30%, 40% or 50% of his or her Starpoints bonused back for all standard room Free Night Award nights at a participating property during that stay.

Q: Is 5th Night Free Starpoints redemptions eligible for this offer?
A: Yes. Registered members will receive 30%, 40% or 50% of their Starpoints back for eligible 5th Night Free Award stays in standard rooms at participating properties. For example, a 5 night stay in a standard room at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (category 5) will cost the member 48,000 Starpoints. The member will receive 24,000 Starpoints (50%) back as part of this promotion.

Q: I booked my Award stay months ago, prior to the promotion starting. Am I still eligible for the offer?
A: Yes. As long as the member registers for the promotion and his or her eligible Award stay falls within the promotion period, the member is eligible for the offer. There is no need for a member to cancel and rebook an Award stay.

Q: If I complete my Award stay prior to registering for this promotion, am I still eligible for this offer?
A: Yes, as long as a member’s eligible Award stay falls within the promotional period, he or she will be eligible for the Starpoints bonus regardless of registration date.

Q: Is my Award stay booked online eligible for this offer?
A: Yes. Any Free Night Award stay in a standard room booked through spg.com or through the SPG Customer Contact Center is eligible for this offer.

Q: I have a stay that is a mix of Award nights and paid nights. Is it eligible for this offer?
A: Yes. A member will receive 30%, 40%, or 50% of his or her Starpoints redeemed bonused back for any eligible Award nights completed during a stay at a participating property. There is no discount or rebate on any cash portion of the stay.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of times I can take advantage of this offer?
A: Members may take advantage of this offer multiple times, as long as they meet the registration and promotion earning criteria previously described.

Q:How many Starpoints will be bonused back for each eligible Award night at participating resorts?
A: The number of Starpoints bonused will depend on the category level of the participating resort and the number of nights redeemed. Two examples are below:
No. 1: Member redeems for 3 nights at The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort (category 7) during non-peak season dates for a total of 90,000 Starpoints. Member will receive a bonus of 45,000 (50% of 90,000) Starpoints as part of this offer.

No. 2: Member redeems for 5 nights at the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba, (category 5) for a total of 48,000 Starpoints, taking advantage of SPG’s 5th Night Free benefit. Member will receive a bonus of 19,200 (40% of 48,000) Starpoints as part of this offer.

Q: When will I receive my Starpoint bonus reimbursement?
A: A registered member who has eligible Award stays will see the Starpoints bonused to his or her account within 4–6 weeks of the eligible Award stay posting to his or her account.

Q: Can I take advantage of other promotions occurring at participating resorts concurrently with this promotion?
A: Promotions for paid nights are eligible at the participating resorts during the promotional period; however, no other redemption offers can be combined with this offer.