The Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN is designed for business owners with good credit who frequently stay at Starwood hotels and resorts and plan to take advantage of the various benefits and services that are provided.

In reference to the rewards programs, one point is earned for every dollar spent on the card and 4x points are earned at participating Starwood properties and retail outlets. Points can be redeemed for various travel services, such as free hotel stays and airline travel.

Cardholders get 10,000 Starpoints after their first purchase - enough for a free night at a Category 4 Hotel like the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco or the Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT. They also receive an additional 15,000 bonus Starpoints when they spend $5,000 in 6 months.

Perhaps what is most impressive about the program is the fact that cardholders can transfer earned points to a variety of frequent flyer programs.

Aside from the rewards program, the card does offer a variety of benefits such as emergency card replacement and various travel and emergency assistance services. Cardholders will also receive access to the OPEN Savings Network for discounts on products and services at participating merchants and retailers.

Plus, the annual fee of $65 is waived the first year.

Therefore, those who can afford to pay in full each month after the introductory rate expires (to avoid finance charges) and frequently stay at Starwood hotels and resorts (to earn additional points) will benefit most from what the Starwood Preferred Guest® Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN has to offer.