Is there a sticky on this site or SVO website that sets forth the requirements for and perquisites of each elite level? TIA, Kildahl
From the Owner Resources Sticky above:
ELITE PROGRAM
In 2005 Starwood introduced the Elite program, designed to encourage multiple week ownership. The idea being the more weeks you own, the better the additional benefits. The three membership levels and their corresponding benefits are summarized here:
Three Star Member *** must own 2 or more weeks worth at least 159,000 StarOptions
o Ability to convert to SPG points every year rather than every other year
o Avis Preferred Membership
o SVN Elite rate at TPC golf courses
o Exclusive “Owner Services” team
o Can request a villa upgrade 30 days prior (based on availability)
o StarPoint Referral of 30,000 StarPoints (if you refer someone who buys a week - normal referral is 20,000 StarPoints)
Four Star Member **** must own weeks worth at least 359,000 StarOptions
o All Three Star benefits above
o $99 StarPoint conversion fee waived
o 2:00pm villa check-in
o Welcome call
o Can request a villa upgrade 60 days prior (based on availability)
o StarPoint Referral of 35,000 StarPoints
o Ability to “wait list” for another reservation without having to cancel a confirmed reservation
Five Star Member ***** must own weeks worth at least 559,000 StarOptions
o All Four Star benefits above
o Annual SVN membership fee waived ($129)
o Automatic SPG Platinum membership
o Late villa check out (noon)
o Welcome letter from GM upon check in
o StarPoint Referral of 40,000 StarPoints
o Automatic villa upgrade 60 days prior (based on availability)