Save up to 75% by using the upgrade strategy that changes everything
I have a confession. I stay in St. Regis suites for less than most people pay for regular rooms. And no, I don't have a large trust fund, and I definitely don't haggle at the front desk.
What I do have is access to the same negotiated rates you're about to discover. Rates so good, they'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about luxury hotel pricing.
You already know how good the special rates are for members of the American Bar Association (ABA) - the program ANYONE can join for $195 per year - if you’ve read FCF for very long. We’ve reported most recently on the special rates up to 51% off and free upgrade at 11 Four Seasons, and rates up to 59% off and free upgrades at eight Hilton hotels.
Let's take a look at what we found when diving deep into ABA’s St. Regis opportunities…
FREE SUITE UPGRADES
You know the feeling. The one you have when you walk past a suite with the door open when housekeeping is cleaning up (and you try hard not to peek inside) on your way to your regular room? That twinge of "maybe someday"?
Well, someday is today.
The Washington Wonder: At The St. Regis Washington, D.C., something magical happens. The Metropolitan Suite - we're talking 77% larger than normal rooms - costs $678 with the ABA membership. Meanwhile, Tourist Tom is paying $1,172 for a basic room.
Normal Rate Search Result
ABA Member Rate Search Result
Let that sink in. You're literally saving $494 by staying in a suite instead of a regular room.
It's not just a free upgrade; it's a "they're paying YOU to upgrade" situation.
Confirmed at time of booking.
The Toronto Triple Play: Up north at The St. Regis Toronto, the math gets even more interesting. Their Superior Suite runs $550 with the ABA rate. And the regular room rate for non-members? $860.
That's a $310 reward for choosing more space, better views, and suite-level service.
Or, just get a normal room for $450, and let the ABA rate save you 48% in Toronto.
The Houston Hustle: Everything's bigger in Texas, including the savings. The Astor St. Regis Suite (1,000 glorious square feet) costs $536 with the ABA rate. Compare that to the $773 regular folks pay for a standard Deluxe Guest Room.
You're getting double the space for $237 less.
Or, just get a normal room for $386, and let the ABA rate save you 50% in Houston.
The Eight St. Regis Locations We Found With Special ABA Rates - Up to 58% Off
The beauty of this program isn't just in the individual wins - it's in the mindset shift. Once you realize you can stay in St. Regis suites for the price of many lackluster hotels, your entire approach to travel changes.
Suite Savings at Seven St. Regis - Up to 75% Off
How Smart Travelers Hack the Suite Life
- Start with a search for suites. At these rates, the suite is often the better value.
- Run the upgrade math. You’ll be surprised how often upgrades are under $150 (or even cheaper than the regular room) for double the space with this approach.
- Book the experience, not just the room. A suite isn’t just an upgrade in size, it’s an upgrade in how you feel when you travel - not claustrophobic!
The (Cheap) Upgrade Perspective
Best Way to Find the Best Rates
Step 1: Enter the “ABA” Promo Code
After you become an ABA member, begin unlocking ABA rate deals at St. Regis hotels by going to Marriott.com and starting a hotel search. Under the rate options, select “Corp/Promo Code,” then type in ABA in the “Enter Code” field, as shown in the screenshot below. (When you get to the search results page, make sure that it is still applied.)
Step 2: Enter “Flexible Search” and for One Night
If you want to know the dates with the lowest price, this is how you do it:
Step 3: Now You Know the Best Rates
You can click the arrow next to the month to surf rates in other months quickly.
There you have it. Now you know how to unlock it.
So the next time someone tells you St. Regis suites are out of reach, just smile. You know better. You know that with the right access, suite life isn't about spending more - it's about spending smarter.
See you there.