Starwood introduces smartphone room key replacement.

SPG Keyless
SPG Keyless

Starwood hotels plans to introduce upgraded locks at select hotels. The new locks will allow you to by-pass the front desk process altogether and check in via your iOS or Android smartphone and use the same phone as a bluetooth key to your room.

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Jed Stafford
Jed Stafford

MilesGeek was founded by Jed Stafford, a seasoned traveler with over a decade of experience. The concept of MilesGeek emerged after Jed booked numerous around-the-world itineraries using points and miles. Along the journey, a curious realization dawned upon him: his passion lay not in the intricacies of daily mileage hacks, but rather in the captivating narratives of the people and places encountered during travel.

As MilesGeek evolved, it attracted other writers who contributed compelling content. The name now reflects the number of miles we travel each year more so than reward miles.

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