Starwood Hotels launches a rewards partnership with ridesharing service Uber. The partnership will allow loyalty members to earn Starpoints for every Uber ride around the world.
“This new partnership with Uber accelerates our SPG members’ drive to rewards and is just one more way that Starwood is combining high tech and high touch to transform their travel experiences,” said Adam Aron , CEO, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “It is especially satisfying for us at Starwood to be partnering with a cutting edge and innovative pioneer like Uber. It is truly impressive to see how Uber has revolutionized transportation for the better.”
After linking existing SPG and Uber accounts and completing one qualifying stay in the calendar year at any Starwood hotel worldwide, SPG members using Uber earn Starpoints for every dollar spent on Uber rides, while bonus points are earned when rides are taken during a hotel stay.
The global partnership is available in every market where Uber operates, including throughout the United States, China, Brazil, and across Europe.
To kickoff the partnership, Uber and Starwood are teaming up to offer SPG members and Uber riders with an “SPG #SuiteRide” in five cities around the world. On Saturday, February 28 Uber riders who link their Starwood and Uber accounts can select the “SPG” vehicle option within the Uber app for a door-to-door branded hotel experience on wheels and 15,000 Starpoints – good for a free night at category 1-5 Starwood hotel.
#SuiteRide members will experience the unique features and amenities from Starwood’s nine distinct brands—St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, and Element in their SPG-branded Uber.
