What can the new SPG iPhone app do for you?

Screenshot of the new SPG iPhone app

Starwood has entered the world of iPhone applications with the first version of its SPG app.  Members can now access their SPG account on the go!  You can check your current Starpoints balance as well as details pertaining to your upcoming stays.

Here’s some more information thanks to iPhone Download Blog . . .

• Access to SPG account, including Starpoints balance, recent activity, stays needed to reach the next level and more.

• View upcoming stay information including map to hotel from your current location and call hotel directly from your iPhone.

• Search, book and view hotel information and photos for 890+ hotels globally across nine brands.

• Access customer support around the globe.

• Browse TheLobby.com blogs to stay updated on the latest travel trends and insider information.

What about this *wood blog?  Feeling really left out now.  :-(

Anyway, I think the second bullet point above is huge.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to google the name of the hotel I’m staying at, then memorize the street address, and then type it out into the Maps app with my fat fingers.  I have probably a 20% success rate on the first try.  This new SPG app should quickly eradicate this annoyance!

The initial feedback on FlyerTalk is positive for the most part.  Great job SPG!