Starwood made an announcement back in October 2015 (read more here) that some of the Design Hotels (separate entity of which Starwood owns majority) affiliated properties would become SPG participating.
First hotels joined Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) in November (read more here) and SPG just sent out a reminder that more than 25 hotels are now in (actually 32 per their website).
You can access SPG’s website for Design Hotels here.
READ MORE: SPG Rate & Bonus Points And Miles Promotions
Remember that while you can earn Starpoints for Design Hotel stays the elite benefits are limited to free internet and water (not too too exciting).
- 2 Starpoints per eligible US dollar spent (with a 50% bonus for SPG Gold and Platinum members, and 100% bonus for Platinum members with a minimum of 75 Eligible Nights)
- Night and stay credit toward elite status
- On-property benefits of internet access and bottled water in room
- Gold Preferred and Platinum Preferred Members will automatically receive a Starpoints bonus as their Welcome Gift.
Other on-property benefits such as upgrades, late checkout, Your24 or Suite Night Awards will not be available at participating hotels. Free Night redemption is expected to be available early 2016.
Here are the current Design Hotels that are SPG participating:
UNITED STATES
New York
Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG November 16, 2015
Hotel Americano, New York, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 9, 2015
MEXICO
Mexico City
Condesa df, Mexico City, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Distrito Capital, Mexico City, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Habita, Mexico City, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 3, 2015
Guerrero
Acapulco
Boca Chica, Acapulco, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Jalisco
Guadalajara
Casa Fayette, Guadalajara, a Member of Design Hotels™- Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Oaxaca
Hotel Escondido, Puerto Escondido, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Puebla
La Purificadora, Puebla, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
Veracruz
Monte Gordo
Azucar, Monte Gordo, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
San Rafael
Maison Couturier, San Rafael, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
KENYA
Nairobi
Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 9, 2015
SOUTH AFRICA
Johannesburg
Ten Bompas Hotel, Johannesburg, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG November 16, 2015
AUSTRIA
Vienna
The Guesthouse Vienna, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
FRANCE
Paris
Les Bains, Paris, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 27, 2016
GREECE
Athens
New Hotel, Athens, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
Periscope, Athens, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
Semiramis Hotel, Athens, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
ICELAND
Nesjavellir
ION Luxury Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 20, 2016
ITALY
Cassago Brianza
C-Hotel & Spa, Cassago Brianza, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG November 16, 2015
La Thuile
Nira Montana, La Thuile, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 4, 2015
Rome
G-Rough, Rome, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 27, 2016
Venice
PalazzinaG, Venice, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 27, 2016
NETHERLANDS
Maastricht
Kruisherenhotel Maastricht, a Member of Design Hotels™- Joined SPG November 16, 2015
Rotterdam
Mainport, Rotterdam, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 9, 2015
SPAIN
Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 13, 2016
Madrid
The Principal Madrid, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG January 13, 2016
SWITZERLAND
Adelboden
The Cambrian, Adelboden, a Member of Design Hotels™- Joined SPG February 17, 2016
Silvaplana
Nira Alpina, Silvaplana, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 11, 2015
TURKEY
Istanbul
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG December 16, 2015
UKRAINE
Kiev
11 Mirrors, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
UNITED KINGDOM
London
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, London, a Member of Design Hotels™ – Joined SPG February 17, 2016
Conclusion
One may wonder what might happen to this brand or Design Hotels share that Starwood happens to own once the merger with Marriott is completed. Earning Marriott Rewards points for Design Hotels stays doesn’t sound too exciting….
I stayed at one Design Hotels affiliated property last year (had no idea that they were part of the chain) and was satisfied.
