Frequently Asked Questions

We've made it easy for you. First, search for your desired hotel on our Rooms and Rates page. You will be prompted to enter your dates of travel and desired location, after which you will see a list of room types and rates to choose from. Your reservation can be completed in a few simple steps.

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Go to SPG.com. From there you'll see links to create a username and password (if you already have an existing Starwood Preferred Guest account that needs to be activated online), retrieve your username and password, or sign up for Starwood Preferred Guest.

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Yes. You can modify your reservation online, or call 1-877-787-3447 to change your reservation by phone. However, please keep in mind that changes are subject to restrictions depending on the details of your original reservation.

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Starwood Preferred Guest®, Starwood’s award-winning frequent traveler program, offers the freedom to redeem your Free Night Awards when you want at more than 1000 participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 93 countries. You will earn Starpoints® each time you stay at a participating St. Regis hotel no matter how long the stay. That’s two Starpoints for every eligible U.S. dollar spent for Preferred Guests and three Starpoints per eligible U.S. dollar spent for Gold and Platinum Preferred Guests. Visit the Starwood Preferred Guest website for complete terms and conditions, to learn more about our free membership program, or to join right now.

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Yes. As part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., St. Regis Hotels & Resorts respects you privacy and maintains your information on a secure server. Access to and use of your information is limited. To learn more about how we protect and may use your information, please view our Privacy Statement.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts are ideal settings for training seminars, team-building events, board meetings, strategic planning sessions and sales and marketing presentations.

St. Regis Executive Meeting Services offers:

• A single toll-free number: 877-633-8464
• Correspondence by email
• Detailed arrangements for VIP Executive groups
• One contact for all special requests and reservation confirmation
• Transportation needs, dinner reservations and other concierge services upon request
• A convenient way to obtain support material about The St. Regis - brochures, directories and sales kits
• Guaranteed 48-hour responses to all requests - often within 24 hours

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Yes. St. Regis hotels feature exquisite reception spaces, world-class catering, impeccable service and painstaking attention to detail. For more information on planning a bespoke wedding or event, click here.

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Special requests can be made when booking your reservation online, or by calling the hotel directly. For instance, if you anticipate needing a wake-up call, room service upon arrival, or if you would like flowers waiting for you in your room, we would be happy to assist you. We will do our very best to accommodate all of your requests.

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The process is quite simple. First, search for your desired hotel on our Reservations page. You will be prompted to enter your dates of travel and desired location, after which you will see a list of room types and rates to choose from. Your reservation can be completed in a few simple steps.

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The personal and credit card information used to reserve a room can be modified with no change in room rate. However, if you wish to change any other aspect of your reservation - such as dates or room features - you must cancel your previous reservation, then make a new reservation that meets your new criteria. Therefore, the original room rate you were quoted is not guaranteed since the new room rate depends on what is available on the date that you rebook as well as your desired room type and length of stay.

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To cancel a reservation online, visit the Reservations section. Once you have signed in to your online account, you can retrieve your reservation and cancel it online. Be sure to retain your cancellation number for your records. You can also cancel your reservation by calling 1-877-787-3447 in the U.S. and Canada. All other countries, please refer to our Worldwide Reservations Offices.

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Yes. Reservations are automatically guaranteed to your credit card. To avoid being charged, reservations must be cancelled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined by the particular hotel and the specific rate plan you are booking. When booking online, please be sure to click "Terms & Details" for full details.

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If your reservation is guaranteed, it means that you have provided credit card information or other form of payment at the time you made your reservation and that the hotel will hold your room until check-out time the day following your scheduled arrival. In the event you do not check-in, the hotel will charge your credit card per the rules of the rate you reserved.

However, because hotels experience no-shows, they may on occasion overbook. In the event that more guests arrive than can be accommodated and the hotel is unable to hold a room for you, the hotel will attempt to accommodate you, at its expense, at a comparable hotel in the area for the oversold night(s), and pay for transportation to the alternative accommodations and a telephone call.

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A reservation that must be paid for in its entirety at time of booking, that cannot be changed by the guest or cancelled without a penalty as described in the rules of the rate reserved.

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To find out if your company has a corporate rate agreement with us, contact your company's travel services, human resources or finance department. In some cases, companies arrange a special corporate rate with a particular hotel. Therefore, you may need to call the hotel directly to make reservations.

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Yes, in most cases. If your company has a Global Preference (GP), Starwood Executive Traveler (SET), SET Preferred or Europe Preferred account with us, simply include the account number in the "SET or corporate account number" field on the reservations request screen. This will ensure that you receive the appropriate GP/SET rates.

However, if your company has negotiated rates with a particular hotel, you will still need to make reservations by phone, since locally contracted rates are not always loaded in the central reservations system for online booking.

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Unfortunately, at the present time you cannot make reservations online using hotel certificates (for example, United Mileage Plus), travel agent discounts or group rates. Please contact your nearest Worldwide Reservations Office or the hotel directly to reserve these rates.

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Yes. Government rates can be booked online for Government employees on individual (non-group) government business-related travel. The eligible employees are U.S. Federal and State employees, National Government employees, active military personnel, Amtrak employees and Canadian Provincial employees. You will be required to provide the appropriate identification at check in. Please note that only one room per night can be booked per government employee for that government employee’s personal use.

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You can ask for connecting rooms, early check in and other special requests when booking your reservation online. Just note your requests in the Special Requests box under Optional Information as you go through the booking process. The hotel will do its best to meet your requests, but requests cannot be guaranteed until check in. Any requests will be honored based upon availability at check in for the length of your stay.

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Yes. You can reserve up to nine rooms at once, as long as they are all the same room type. If you need multiple room types, please call 1-877-787-3447 in the U.S. or Canada for assistance with your reservation. All other countries, see Worldwide Reservations.

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At this time, our system cannot reserve different types of rooms under the same reservation, but we expect to offer this option in the future. If you would like to book multiple room types, please call 1-877-787-3447 in the U.S. or Canada for assistance with your reservation. All other countries, see Worldwide Reservations.

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Visit Worldwide Reservations to see a complete listing of phone numbers around the world.

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The address, phone and fax numbers are listed at the top of each Hotel Overview page. If a hotel has direct email access, you will find that address there as well. To look up your hotel, visit our Reservations page.

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A link to maps and driving directions can be found on the left side of each Local Area page.

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For information about planning a meeting, contact our Global Sales Offices. You can also fill out a Request For Proposal (RFP) online. A representative from our Sales Offices will respond within 48 hours. For more information, visit our Meetings & Events website.

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There are several ways for you to get the information you need online and give us your feedback.

• For assistance with reservations or help using our Website, call 1-877-787-3447 in the U.S. or Canada. All other countries, see Worldwide Reservations or contact us by email.
• For information about planning a meeting, contact our Global Sales Offices.
• For Starwood Preferred Guest® assistance, redemptions or reservations, call 1-888-625-4988 in the U.S. or Canada, or phone one of our Customer Contact Centers.
• You can email us your comments or questions about our hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest, or our Website.

You can also visit our Assistance area at any time for contact details.

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The address and telephone number for our headquarters is:

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
One StarPoint
Stamford, CT 06902
USA
Tel: 203 964 6000

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You can go to the Assistance area of this website and email us about your experiences at our hotel. (If you have a moment, please take our online survey.) Or, within the U.S. and Canada, you can call Corporate Services at 1-800-328-6242. Outside the U.S., please call the Worldwide Reservations Office nearest you. Make sure to specify which hotel you stayed at when you get in touch with us.

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If the hotel has an email address, it will be located at the top of the hotel web page under the hotel's address and phone number information. Some of our hotels do not yet have direct email access. In that case, you may contact the hotel directly to reach the guest.

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Starwood guarantees that the rates you find on its branded websites (www.sheraton.com, www.fourpoints.com, www.whotels.com, www.alofthotels.com, www.luxurycollection.com, www.lemeridien.com, www.elementhotels.com, www.westin.com, www.stregis.com, www.spg.com, www.starwoodhotels.com) are the lowest rates available. If you make a reservation on one of the Starwood branded Websites and find a lower rate available to the public elsewhere within 24 hours, Starwood will honor the lower rate plus an additional 10% discount. That means if you book a room on a Starwood website for $120 and then find it for $100 elsewhere, we’ll give you the room for $90. For complete details, please see the Terms & Conditions.

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Yes. Starwood's Best Rate Guarantee applies to published rates available to the general public. It does not apply to group or contracted rates, packaged or opaque rates, or qualified membership rates such as AAA, AARP or government rates. For complete details, please see the Terms & Conditions.

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If you have found a lower rate than what you reserved on a Starwood branded Website (www.sheraton.com,www.fourpoints.com, www.whotels.com, www.alofthotels.com, www.lemeridien.com, www.luxurycollection.com, www.elementhotels.com, www.westin.com, www.stregis.com, www.spg.com, www.starwoodhotels.com) in the past 24 hours, you must submit a Best Rate Guarantee claim form to the Starwood Customer Service Center. This form can be downloaded from the Starwood Website and should be filled out, printed, and faxed to the Customer Service Center along with acceptable evidence of the lower rate. For complete instructions on submitting a claim, click here.

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Evidence of a lower rate submitted to the Customer Service Center must contain the rules and restrictions that apply to the rate and should demonstrate the availability of the rate. For example, a screenshot of the reservation confirmation would constitute acceptable evidence of a lower rate. Websites or advertisements that display rates with availability "Upon Request" must be checked for availability, and Starwood will confirm the availability of that rate in its claims process. Note: it is not necessary to book a room at the lower rate in order to submit a claim.

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If you don't hear back from the Customer Service center, you may call 1-866-500-0368. Provide your name, original reservation confirmation number and the date on which you submitted your claim and the Customer Service agent will access the status of your claim.

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If you have forgotten your username or password, go to SPG.com and click Retrieve Password in the sign-in area. You will be asked to provide some identifying details, then we will send you your account information.

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To access your account information, you first need to sign in to your account on SPG.com.

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To update your account information, you first need to sign in. Go to SPG.com and click My Preferences under My Profile.

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The most common reasons are network firewalls and online security encryption.

Network Firewalls: If you are accessing the Web from a company network, there is probably a network firewall. The firewall configuration often conflicts with secure transactions. In this case, you will need to contact the hotel directly, or the Worldwide Reservations Office nearest you.

Online Security Encryption: The reservations process is done on a secure site, using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption. For security reasons, the online reservations system can only take reservations from Web browsers that accept this type of encryption. Netscape 3.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, and America Online 3.0 (and later versions) all support SSL. If you have the most up-to-date Web browser, and are still not able to make bookings online, check the browser's settings to make sure SSL is enabled.

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There are two reasons why a booking might not come up online. First, only bookings made via the online reservations system can be retrieved online. If you made your booking with the hotel directly, or through central reservations office, you will not be able to look it up online. Second, if the hotel made a change the reservation in their system, our system will be unable to find the booking. In either case, you may contact the hotel directly, or contact the Worldwide Reservations Office nearest you.

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There are two reasons why a booking might not come up online. First, only bookings made via the online reservations system can be retrieved online. If you made your booking with the hotel directly, or through a central reservations office, you will not be able to look it up online. Second, if the hotel made a change to the reservation in their system, our system will be unable to find the booking. In either case, you may contact the hotel directly, or contact the Worldwide Reservations Office nearest you.

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You can modify your reservation online, or call 1-888-625-5144 to make your change over the phone. Changes are subject to restrictions depending on the details of your original reservation.

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The most recent edition of any browser is best for viewing our Websites; however, at a minimum, we recommend using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher for most operating systems except MAC. For MAC users, we recommend using Netscape 7.1 or higher or Safari 1.2.3 or higher. Unfortunately our sites will not work on older browser versions. Be sure to select the 128-bit encrypted (or secure) version, which is required if you wish to make reservations.

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Cookies are bits of information retained on your hard drive that contain your preferences for a particular Website. Cookies are useful on Starwood Web sites because they store your personal information and hotel preferences so you don't have to re-enter the information every time you make a reservation. Cookies are also needed to carry information from one page to the next during multi-step processes such as becoming a Starwood Preferred Guest^® member or reserving a room.

If you wish to delete cookies from your hard drive, consult the instructions for your particular browser for details. Just remember that deleting a cookie effectively deletes any personalization you previously enjoyed on a site.

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Starwood^® Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel companies in the world, with more that 1000 hotels in over 93 countries. Starwood is an owner, operator and franchisor of some of the finest hotel and resort names and properties around the globe, including Sheraton^® Hotels & Resorts, Four Points^® by Sheraton^® Hotels, W Hotels^®, aloft^(SM), The Luxury Collection^®, Le Méridien^®, element^(SM), Westin Hotels & Resorts^® and St. Regis^® Hotels & Resorts

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is proud to be an owner, operator and franchisor of a broad range of hotels and resorts, meeting a wide variety of needs for travelers all around the world. You can read about our different hotel brands below:

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is the largest of the Starwood brands, with more than 400 hotels and resorts in over 75 countries. Serving the needs of both business and leisure travelers in locations from Argentina to Zimbabwe, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts are located in a majority of the world's most popular cities and resort destinations.

Four Points by Sheraton Hotels is the full-service hotel brand that delivers the amenities you're looking for - for business and leisure travel alike. There are nearly 142 Four Points in 24 countries, situated in airports, commercial centers in metropolitan areas, smaller cities and vacation destinations. Every Four Points property has a fitness room, top-notch room service and nearly all have swimming pools for guests to cool off and relax in after a busy day. There are also meeting rooms, which are ideal for small to midsize meetings, with full catering and business services. All this for surprisingly less than you'd expect.

W Hotels offers the personality and chic style of a boutique hotel, while providing the reliability and comprehensive services business travelers expect. All W Hotels have a modern, sophisticated residential design, with an emphasis on elegance and the utmost in comfort. While sharing a common aesthetic and commitment to superlative service, each W Hotel has its own distinct personality reflecting the flavor of its particular city and neighborhood.

Bold and bright, fresh and fun, aloft Hotels is the forward-thinking alternative to the typical travel destination. With its loft-inspired design and free-flowing energy, aloft lets guests customize their stay and celebrate their style. And, as a vision of W Hotels, aloft is full of social aspects, perfect for mixing and mingling. Whether guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, lounge around or play pool in our re:mix lobby, or chit-chat over cocktails in the w xyz bar, they are in for an electric, eclectic experience. 

The Luxury Collection is a unique group of hotels and resorts offering exceptional service to an elite clientele. Many of these hotels - some of them centuries old - are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service, the latest in modern conveniences and amenities - these are qualities that distinguish the world's greatest hotels. And nowhere are they more in evidence than in The Luxury Collection.

Le Méridien offers a unique European experience with a French flair at more than 57 luxury and upscale hotels in over 18 countries worldwide. The majority of our hotels and resorts are located in the world's top destinations throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

element hotels transforms the hotel experience by providing guests with a space to live their lives as they wish, at their own pace. Inspired by Westin, element is decidedly modern with an emphasis on nature and intuitively constructed using eco-friendly materials wherever possible. An efficient use of space encourages guests to stay connected, feel alive and thrive while they are away. Each private space (guest room) is custom-designed with an inviting, open flow and features such as the Westin Heavenly^® Bed, oversize spa shower and modular work-space. element is the smart, renewing haven for extended stay travel.

Westin Hotels & Resorts is a global collection of over 180 upscale hotels, including 30 of the world's finest resorts. Located in the major business centers and resort destinations of the world, each hotel is distinctive in its architecture and setting, yet consistent in quality and service. The service extended by Westin's 45,000 dedicated associates - from the Westin Kids' Club® for infants through 12 years, to Westin One Call, a single dedicated number that "delegates" meeting planning to a Westin sales manager - has led Westin to be recognized repeatedly by leading U.S. Hospitality Indicators.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is for the traveler who wants the very best. The last word in opulence, St. Regis' unique properties are situated in the most exclusive parts of some of the world's finest cities. Whether you're conducting business at the highest levels or planning an elegant banquet, you can look to St. Regis for service that anticipates your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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The address, phone and fax numbers are listed at the top of each Hotel Overview page. If a hotel has direct email access, you will find that address there as well.

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Visit www.starwoodhotels.jobs for information on current employment opportunities at Starwood. Or, if you are interested in a particular hotel, please contact its human resources department directly for more information.

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Visit the Starwood Corporate Website, www.starwoodhotels.com , and click on “Company Information.”

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Visit the Starwood Corporate Website, www.starwoodhotels.com , and click on "Investor Relations" within the "Company Information" area. Here you will find stock quotes, financial releases, public offerings – and you may also make an online request for more information. In addition, you may contact our corporate office for more information at:

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
One StarPoint
Stamford, CT 06902
USA
Tel: 203 964 6000

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Yes. As a Starwood Preferred Guest®, you benefit from an exchange rate of 1 Starpoint® to 1 airline mile on more than 30 major airline carriers. You may choose to receive credit for your stay in either your frequent flyer account or your Starwood Preferred Guest account. However, you may not receive both Starpoints credit and frequent flyer credit for the same stay.

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Yes, if you have a Starpoint-eligible stay and have the Airline Direct Deposit option attached to your Starwood Preferred Guest account.

To receive airline frequent flyer miles after your stay, make sure you have a Starwood Preferred Guest membership with the Airline Direct Deposit option. You may visit www.spg.com/moremiles to set up your Airline Direct Deposit option on your account if needed. If your stay is eligible for Starpoint credit, it can be posted to your account and then automatically transfered to the airline frequent travel program designated on your Starwood Preferred Guest account. Please refer to missing stay credits for Starwood Preferred Guest accounts to process this request.

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