Can Priority Privelige 25% off rate be restricted by hotel?

[Mal]

Looking for accom on Melbourne later this month (think fast cars). HI Flinders currently has ~$300/night accom for when I want to book. Perfect time to use a 25% off voucher... But when I click through from the PP website, it says rate unavailable.

Would 2 BOGOs from PP also be able to be used for 4 nights instead?

 

[oz_mark]

PP vouchers have some blackout dates:

11. Blackout dates may apply for Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate and 25%off Certificate and Hotel Rate Certificate. Blackout dates may include such special event periods as New Years Eve, Easter, Bledisloe Cup, British Lions Tour, Melbourne Cup, Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Tennis Open, Adelaide 500, Indy 500, and Rally Australia. Blackout dates vary at each hotel, may change and additional dates may be added without notice. For a current list of blackout dates for a specific hotel, please contact the Reservations Manager at the hotel directly.

so you may have issues whichever way you go.

Last I looked, reward nights were available though :idea:

 

[Mal]

PP vouchers have some blackout dates:

Last I looked, reward nights were available though :idea:

Thanks. Hadn't seen that T&C before. The option of an award stay is a good one - 100K points (if using all points) instead of $1200ish. The cash+points is also another good option.

Will work out something!

(Ended up booking first night for cash [need the CracktheCase hotel], then other three nights are reward nights. Think it's good value for using points.)

 

[yosithezet]

I'm considering buying this card for an upcoming trip. I'll have about 21 days in Melbourne. Is the 25% off limited to a number of nights? Like up to 4 nights? Can someone check whether I could use this for a stay from say April 16-May 7? I don't want to buy the card and then not be able to use it.

 

[Mal]

Is the 25% off limited to a number of nights? Like up to 4 nights? Can someone check whether I could use this for a stay from say April 16-May 7? I don't want to buy the card and then not be able to use it.

I haven't pushed it to 21 days, but during the monthly specials they sometimes have 25% off offered (keep your voucher). I've had 14 days using that without a blink of the eye.

The benefit is:

25% Off Best Flexible Rate Certificates

1. One Certificate is Transferable and one Certificate is Non-Transferable.
2. Subject to availability.
3. 25% Off benefit applies to all room types for the Best Flexible Rate only.
4. Certificate applies to one room only.
5. Valid for duration of stay.
6. Certificate must be presented and surrendered upon check in.
7. 25% Off Best Flexible Rate Certificate cannot be used to further discount any other promotion or special offer.

and

11. Blackout dates may apply for Stay 2 Nights for the Price of 1 Certificate and 25%off Certificate and Hotel Rate Certificate. Blackout dates may include such special event periods as New Years Eve, Easter, Bledisloe Cup, British Lions Tour, Melbourne Cup, Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Tennis Open, Adelaide 500, Indy 500, and Rally Australia. Blackout dates vary at each hotel, may change and additional dates may be added without notice. For a current list of blackout dates for a specific hotel, please contact the Reservations Manager at the hotel directly.

I'm pretty sure hotels have a max stay (could be 28 days but not sure) for legal reasons.

If you do want to sign up, there are several cheaper ways other than "rack". Priority Privilege - Travel Discount Card $40.00 Cashback Deals, Coupon Codes - Get Paid To Shop Online will give you a $40 rebate on the purchase (Less a $10/year membership fee) , a current member (eg me!!) can give you a referral eg:

Order now, before 8th May 2011, and you will pay only $259 (AUD) - a 10% discount off the regular membership price. ($30 saving)

 

[markis10]

I'm considering buying this card for an upcoming trip. I'll have about 21 days in Melbourne. Is the 25% off limited to a number of nights? Like up to 4 nights? Can someone check whether I could use this for a stay from say April 16-May 7? I don't want to buy the card and then not be able to use it.

Yes you can use it for that long, here are the rates at each hotel:

Make sure you have registered for all the bonus priority club offers before you go as a stay like that will result in good points return, especially the stay 15 nights offer.

Also dont forget PP have monthly specials:

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

Stay Another Day and receive a complimentary dinner for two
Enjoy a luxury Melbourne Escape this Easter and save.
Members are invited to stay four nights throughout the month of April and only pay for three. As an additional bonus for Priority Privilege Members we will also include a dinner for two complimentary in Alluvial restaurant.
Members, you’ll find it easy to book this offer online via the link directly below. If you do choose to book by telephone, please ensure you quote PP Newsletter to ensure the operator books this offer.
Valid for travel until 30 April 2011, Subject to Availability & not combinable with any other offer or voucher. One dinner to the value of $100 provided in Alluvial restaurant per stay, Priority privilege dining benefits do not apply in addition to this. Minimum stay 4 nights including free night.

Crowne Plaza Melbourne

April Discover Melbourne Special from $169
April is the month for a getaway and this year Melbourne is the place to be!

Crowne Plaza Melbourne, on the banks of the famous Yarra River has everything you would expect from this iconic brand.
Until the end of April Priority Privilege Members are invited to stay in a River View Room including full buffet breakfast for two and valet parking from $169 per night.
Members, you’ll find it easy to book this offer online via the link directly below. If you do choose to book by telephone, please ensure you quote PP Newsletter to ensure the operator books this offer.
Valid for stays from 1 April – 30 April 2011. Advance Purchase required. Subject to availability and blackout date

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

Room and breakfast package $149
Perfectly located in the airport precinct, Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is a convenient stopover prior to catching that early morning flight.
Until the end of April Priority Privilege Members stay at weekends for just $149 including breakfast for two.
Members, you’ll find it easy to book this offer online via the link directly below. If you do choose to book by telephone, please ensure you quote PP Newsletter to ensure the operator books this offer.
Valid for stays on Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 1 April – 30 April 2011. Advance purchase required, entire stay deposit due at time of booking. Subject to availability and blackout dates.

 

[yosithezet]

Thanks to both of you for the detailed and quick responses! I'll have to go through this tomorrow and make some decisions.

I wish Hyatt and Starwood had such great prices in Melbourne.