Rumor: New benefits for Platinum and Gold, incl. breakfast
Jan 11, 2012, 10:51 am
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Rumor: New benefits for Platinum and Gold, incl. breakfast
According to the front desk manager where I am currently staying, SPG is rolling out new benefits for platinum and gold members starting March 1.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Jan 11, 2012, 11:18 am
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According to the front desk manager where I am currently staying, SPG is rolling out new benefits for platinum and gold members starting March 1.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Jan 11, 2012, 11:18 am
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According to the front desk manager where I am currently staying, SPG is rolling out new benefits for platinum and gold members starting March 1.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Platinum - complimentary breakfast. ^ Actual offering is varied based on brand. For example, certain brands will only offer continental breakfast due to the lack of an on-site restaurant.
Gold - Amenity points (250/125 based on brand), and something extra (e.g., complimentary beverage)
Supposedly the memo was sent to properties earlier this week.
Jan 11, 2012, 12:27 pm
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Like the idea a lot, if true and also like including some more benefits for Golds
Jan 11, 2012, 12:46 pm
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Yeah, works for me, but I'm not going to count my 250 points until something is confirmed. Rumours are cheap 
Jan 11, 2012, 12:48 pm
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Wow excellent news.
I have a weeklong stay starting March 1st in a very nice European property
I have a weeklong stay starting March 1st in a very nice European property
Jan 11, 2012, 1:29 pm
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Probably due to all the threads on FT about the lack of breakfast for Plat. This would be a very nice touch to the program.
Jan 11, 2012, 2:02 pm
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Interesting.
I have no problem the program being what it is without breakfast but have made a booking today with Amex FHR for the SLS as it was exactly the same as my corporate rate and guaranteed me breakfast and a potential room upgrade (beyond it would appear a select standard suite), plus additional F&B credit. All in it would have been crazy to book direct with SPG.
I have no problem the program being what it is without breakfast but have made a booking today with Amex FHR for the SLS as it was exactly the same as my corporate rate and guaranteed me breakfast and a potential room upgrade (beyond it would appear a select standard suite), plus additional F&B credit. All in it would have been crazy to book direct with SPG.
Jan 11, 2012, 2:02 pm
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If memos already sent out, maybe the Lurkers can comment??
Jan 11, 2012, 2:26 pm
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I think there was another thread about this, and I have heard the same rumor from another hotel. I really hope it is free breakfast at all brands. The value at certain hotels like the Luxury Collections, W and St Regis would be huge!
At the moment I am keeping platinum with both Marriott and SPG mainly due to wanting breakfast every now and then. If this comes to fruition I will drop Marriott in a heartbeat.
At the moment I am keeping platinum with both Marriott and SPG mainly due to wanting breakfast every now and then. If this comes to fruition I will drop Marriott in a heartbeat.
Jan 11, 2012, 2:27 pm
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Jan 11, 2012, 2:39 pm
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Funny...my girlfriend was told about 2+ months ago by staff at a Westin that Golds would be getting an amenity gift in 2012. I was going to post something here and just yesterday was telling her, wow, good thing I didn't!
Then I see this thread...
I wonder if point or C&P stays would get the rumoured breakfast benefit?
Then I see this thread...
I wonder if point or C&P stays would get the rumoured breakfast benefit?
Jan 11, 2012, 3:24 pm
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Is it safe to assume that (if true), the breakfast would be for 2 people?
Would have liked to see free internet for Golds instead of the amenity points.
Would have liked to see free internet for Golds instead of the amenity points.
Last edited by yvr76; Jan 11, 2012 at 3:38 pm