Best Rate Guarantee Success - Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel

SPG's Best Rate Guarantee, in which they offer an extra 10% off or 2,000 Starpoints if you are able to find a better rate than what it advertised on their website can be a valuable tool in helping to boost your Starpoint balance.  Although the 10% off is less than competitors Hyatt, Hilton or Marriott, the 2,000 Starpoints can be of much more value, especially if you are a frequent traveler.
 

At a recent stay at the Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel, I was able to find a better rate, and was able to obtain an extra 2,000 Starpoints as well.

 

The best available rate on SPG.com was $107, but I was able to find a rate of $103 on hotels.com.  Not only did I get the room for just about the same price, I also managed to bank an extra 2,000 Starpoints.

Sheraton is also currently running a promotion, in which booking a room on the Club Level adds a bonus of 1,000 Starpoints.

I was able to gain an extra 3,000 Starpoints on the current promotion and Best Rate Guarantee.

Club Level access allows you access to the Club Lounge with access to drinks, coffee, beer and wine.  There is a continental breakfast with some hot options, including eggs, bacon, potatoes and waffles.  Other selections include fruit, bread, pastries, cereal and instant oatmeal.

During the day, selection is rather sparse with only drinks and fruit available.  There is no club attendant during the day.

At night Hors d'oeuvre are served, along with crudite.

You also get free internet, and generally a room on a higher floor.

As hard as Starpoints are to accumulate, incorporating the Best Rate Guarantee into your booking strategy can pay huge dividends.