7.25.2008

Gold Points Plus

Gold Points Plus FAQ’s at a glance:

Program Hotels:

1. What hotel chains participate in Gold Points Plus?
Regent Hotels, Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, Park Inn, Park Plaza

2. How many hotels participate in Gold Points Plus worldwide?
950

3. Is there a cost to enroll in Gold Points Plus?
NO.

Earning Points

1. How do I Earn Points with Gold Points Plus?
20 points per dollar at most locations, 15 points for Country Inn & Suites and Park Inn

2. What are the eligible rates that count towards earning Gold Points Plus points?
Reservations booked thru third parties (ex. Expedia, Priceline) do not qualify for points.

3. Does Gold Points Plus offer any credit cards to speed up point accumulation?
Gold Points Plus Visa Card--no annual fee, 5,000 bonus points to start, 6 points per $ spent at Gold Plus hotels, 3 points per $ spent everywhere else.

4. What are the different membership levels in Gold Points Plus?
Silver-10 stays/15 nights, 25% point bonus, upgraded accomodations
Gold-20 stays/35 nights, 50% point bonus, upgraded accomodations, 72 hr checkin guarantee.


5. How many Gold Points Plus points will I earn per $ dollar spent at the hotels?
20-36*(assumes Gold member and use of Gold Points Plus Visa card)

6. Are there any partner programs that can help me earn Gold Points Plus points?
20 airline partners

7. Can I earn Gold Points Plus bonus points in the program for referring a friend?
Nope.

8. Can I buy Gold Points Plus points?
Yes, amount depends on hotel category (ex. 1 free night at a category 1 hotel will cost 5,000 points and $49.)

Redeeming Rewards

1. Do my Gold Points Plus points ever expire?
There needs to be activity within a 24 month period or program reserves right to close account.

2. Are there any blackout dates for redeeming my free Gold Points Plus hotel rewards?
Yes, best check before planning your reward trip.

3. How many points do I need to get a free night stay with Gold Points Plus?
1 free night starts at 15,000 points for category 1 hotel, up to 60,000 points for category 5

4. What is the minimum amount of $ dollars I must spend at a Gold Points Plus hotel before I get a free night?
$577 Assumes you earn 13 points per dollar (20 base + 6 with Gold Points Plus Visa credit card) and stay at a Category 1 hotel (15,000 points). You do the math 15,000 / 26 = $577
($750 if you don't want to use the credit card)

5. Can I transfer my Gold Points Plus points to someone else?
Yes you can.

6. Are there any awards with Gold Points Plus other than hotels?
Airline rewards, prepaid visa cards.

7. Can I donate my Gold Points Plus points to charity?
Yes, world childhood foundation.

8. Any other special features with Gold Points Plus?
You can redeem your Gold Points towards community-based carbon reduction projects that balance out the equivalent CO2 associated with a trip so you can be Carbon Neutral.

WEBSITE: www.goldpointsplus.com

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