• Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints ® - enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel. • Use Starpoints® for free nights and upgrades at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin and more with no blackout dates • No annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter • Transfer Starpoints® - almost always on a 1:1 basis - to the frequent flyer programs of over 30 major airlines • Earn one Starpoint® for every dollar you spend and double Starpoints® at participating Starwood properties and retail partners • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.