# StarHOT rates and StarFRND rates compared with the usual cost of Starwood hotels

Riley Quinn · July 14, 2015

> With StarHOT or StarFRND discounted rates, you can save yourself dollars on your Starwood hotel stays.

## What's the scoop with StarHOT rates and StarFRND rates?

With [StarHOT](https://marriott.com) or [StarFRND](https://marriott.com) discounted rates, you can save yourself dollars on your Starwood hotel stays. Right now, certain participating properties start from just** $49** per room per night.

Both of these special rates are benefits for Starwood employees, to either use themselves or for their friends or family to utilize.

We take a look at both rates and compare prices with booking directly on the Starwood site.

## Tell me more about StarHOT rates and StarFRND rates...

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[StarHOT](https://marriott.com) rates are discounted rooms at participating Starwood hotels for Starwood employees and employees of Starwood franchise hotels and their immediate family members.

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[StarFRND](http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/starhot/index.html) rates are discounted rooms at participating hotels for friends and family members who are not eligible for StarHOT rates - so non-immediate family members are included here.

All regular full and part-time employees are eligible for [StarHOT](https://marriott.com) and [StarFRND](https://marriott.com) rates when they start their employment and while actively employed with Starwood, with both rates intended for leisure travel bookings only. It's important to note that when you check-in, whether you're an employee or a friend or family member, you'll need to show your StarHOT or StarFRND Reservation Authorization Form.

## How much can I save with StarHOT rates and StarFRND rates?

We checked out the [StarHOT](https://marriott.com) rate, the [StarFRND](https://marriott.com) rate and the usual rate for a one-night stay in Boston on August 3rd, 2015, for 2 people.

The [Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center](http://www.sheratonframingham.com/) shows a $69 HOT rate for a Traditional room for these booking parameters. Including taxes and fees, the [StarHOT](https://marriott.com) rate is** $77:**

[caption id="attachment_18827" align="alignnone" width="566"][https://cdn.mightytravels.com/creative/aHR0cDovL3AubWlnaHR5dHJhdmVscy5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMTUvMDcvMTMxNTE3MDQvU2hlcmF0b24tRnJhbWluZ2hhbS1Ib3RlbC1TdGFySE9ULmpwZw==arr.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/creative/aHR0cDovL3AubWlnaHR5dHJhdmVscy5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMTUvMDcvMTMxNTE3MDQvU2hlcmF0b24tRnJhbWluZ2hhbS1Ib3RlbC1TdGFySE9ULmpwZw==arr.jpg) Sheraton Framingham Hotel StarHOT rate[/caption]

The Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center is a charming SPG Category 3 hotel, located just 18 miles from downtown Boston. It features indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and a Sheraton Club Lounge.

For the same booking, the [StarFRND](https://marriott.com) rate comes up at **$**85 instead, which is **$95** including taxes and fees:

Booking on the [Starwood site](https://marriott.com), the lowest prepaid rate for the same booking at this hotel is priced at $209, which is **$233** including taxes and fees or $219 for the flexible rate, which is **$245** including taxes and fees. Both of these are a huge increase on the [StarHOT](https://marriott.com) or [StarFRND](https://marriott.com) rates!

So you can see that if you are a Starwood employee, or if you're a family member or friend of one, it really does pay to check the discounted rates you may be entitled to before booking.

## What else do I need to know about StarHOT rates and StarFRND rates?

You don't earn SPG points on StarHOT or StarFRND bookings, but you may earn points on eligible incidentals.

 

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