A couple of weeks ago I joined the SPG program and today I received my new card. Anyway, my card has the words "Preferred Business" on it and says that I automatically get 2 starpoints per eligible US dollar spent, automatic upgrade to a Preferred Room at check-in, 4pm late check out and 50% off award after 3rd stay.
I can't find these benefits listed on the SPG website so I am wondering if this is a different membership category to the standard ones listed.
Is this just the stndard membership card? Did anyone else get this kind of card when joining? Not that I am complaining if it is a different category with better benefits but just curious as to why I might have received it when I signed up via the SPG website and not through any corporate program etc.
One other question, to get the upgrade do I just need to show my card at check-in or do I need to let them know in advance that I am a member?
I can't find these benefits listed on the SPG website so I am wondering if this is a different membership category to the standard ones listed.
Is this just the stndard membership card? Did anyone else get this kind of card when joining? Not that I am complaining if it is a different category with better benefits but just curious as to why I might have received it when I signed up via the SPG website and not through any corporate program etc.
One other question, to get the upgrade do I just need to show my card at check-in or do I need to let them know in advance that I am a member?