From room and meal charges, to in-room movies, Cardmembers can earn bonus Starpoints when charging many common expenses at Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, or W Hotel® properties. The offer is available exclusively to Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cardmembers. For full terms and conditions, to book a stay, or to learn more about Starwood Preferred Guest, visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest, or call 1-888-625-4988.
Year round, Cardmembers can redeem Starpoints at over 750 participating hotels and resorts worldwide, and are eligible for a number of benefits, including:

• One Starpoint for every eligible dollar charged for non-Starwood purchases
   
• Three Starpoints for every eligible dollar charged at participating Starwood hotels - including two Starpoints earned as a Starwood Preferred Guest, plus an additional Starpoint for paying with the Card(2)
   
• Annual certificate for 50 percent off a leisure stay for up to five nights, redeemable at any participating Starwood hotel or resort (subject to availability)
   
• For a minimum of 2,000 Starpoints, Cardmembers can redeem a free weekend night stay at select hotels
   
• No blackout dates or availability restrictions for award redemption at Starwood hotels
   
• One-to-one transfer of Starpoints to airline miles on most major airline carriers. Additionally, when Cardmembers transfer 20,000 Starpoints toward airline travel, Starwood awards its members with a 5,000-Starpoint bonus

“Consumers are growing more savvy about accumulating rewards through use of their credit and charge cards,” said Belinda Lang, vice president of Co-Brand Portfolios for American Express. “The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express delivers an exceptional menu of Cardmember benefits, and this new bonus offer helps them more quickly earn free lodging at Starwood properties as well as travel with many of their favorite airlines.”

The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card is accepted everywhere American Express® Cards are welcomed. Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cardmembers also receive American Express Card features, including 24-hour customer service, Global Assist® Hotline, Purchase Protection Plan, Buyers Assurance Plan(3) and more. For more information about the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card click here, or call 1-800-AXP-1000.

American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

(1) Only charges made from 9/15/03 through 11/15/03 will qualify. If eligible charges total $100-$999.99 USD, 500 bonus Starpoints will be awarded. If eligible charges total $1,000 USD or more, 5,000 bonus Starpoints will be awarded. Cardmembers may earn 500 bonus Starpoints or 5,000 bonus Starpoints only. An eligible charge is any amount charged to your Card at a Starwood hotel or resort that is eligible for Starpoints under the terms and conditions of Starwood Preferred Guest. Bonus Starpoints earned via this promotion are limited to 5,000 per Card account and will post to the Cardmember's Starwood Preferred Guest account 8-12 weeks after 11/15/03. Starwood Preferred Guest accounts are subject to the Starwood Preferred Guest program terms and conditions, which are subject to change without notice and can be found at spg.com. Starwood Hotels &Resorts is not responsible for typographical errors.

(2) Gold and Platinum Preferred Guests earn four Starpoints per eligible dollar spent at participating Starwood hotels and resorts - three they already receive as an elite member of Starwood Preferred Guest, plus one for paying with the Starwood Preferred Guest Card from American Express.

(3) Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, Green Bay, WI. Subject to the terms and conditions of Policies AX0953 and AX0951, respectively.