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Property:
Date(s):
Room booked:
Room received:
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BRG stay: (yes/no)
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Platinum Upgrade Successes 2003 - 2005
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2006
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2007
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2008
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2009
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2010
Platinum Upgrade Successes 2011
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Jan 5, 2017, 11:17 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Titanium & LTP, NEXUS
Posts: 613
Property: Hotel Danieli, Venice
Date(s): 3 nights in January
Room booked: Premium Deluxe including Breakfast
Room received: Lagoon Suite
Award stay: no
BRG stay: yes
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: Incredible upgrade with amazing view. Great platinum recognition at this hotel. Loving the stay so far.
Date(s): 3 nights in January
Room booked: Premium Deluxe including Breakfast
Room received: Lagoon Suite
Award stay: no
BRG stay: yes
SNAs redeemed: no
Comments: Incredible upgrade with amazing view. Great platinum recognition at this hotel. Loving the stay so far.
Jan 6, 2017, 10:11 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Property: Hotel Danieli
Date(s): 1 night January
Room booked: Jr Suite Lagoon
Room received: 1 and 1/2 bath newly renovated Lagoon View Suite
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This was our son's 3rd stay as SPG Plat, 2nd award stay and he finally really gets what Mom has been raving about all of these years. Both the St Regis Florence and the Danieli have treated them like kings. Their suite is stunning. I think he is inspired now to go for 50 nights.
Date(s): 1 night January
Room booked: Jr Suite Lagoon
Room received: 1 and 1/2 bath newly renovated Lagoon View Suite
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This was our son's 3rd stay as SPG Plat, 2nd award stay and he finally really gets what Mom has been raving about all of these years. Both the St Regis Florence and the Danieli have treated them like kings. Their suite is stunning. I think he is inspired now to go for 50 nights.
Jan 7, 2017, 12:59 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 169
ddjen11
Property: Sheraton Houston West
Date(s): January 6-9 2017
Room booked: Traditional room
Room received: Club floor
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: from 1 pretty standard room to another; very small un-enclosed club area, right outside of elevator, chips , soft drinks, no coffee machine.
Date(s): January 6-9 2017
Room booked: Traditional room
Room received: Club floor
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: from 1 pretty standard room to another; very small un-enclosed club area, right outside of elevator, chips , soft drinks, no coffee machine.
Jan 12, 2017, 1:10 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
Property: Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
Date(s): 1 night January 2017
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: 1 bedroom suite
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). Yes
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: BRG 120 CAD + 2k points
Property: Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakech
Date(s): 8 nights
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: Ambassador Suite
Award stay: (yes/no). Yes and No
BRG stay: (yes/no). Yes and No
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: 1 night BRG @ 100$ + 2K points; 7 nights points
Date(s): 1 night January 2017
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: 1 bedroom suite
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). Yes
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: BRG 120 CAD + 2k points
Property: Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakech
Date(s): 8 nights
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: Ambassador Suite
Award stay: (yes/no). Yes and No
BRG stay: (yes/no). Yes and No
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: 1 night BRG @ 100$ + 2K points; 7 nights points
Jan 12, 2017, 6:12 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 905
Le Meridien Cairo Airport
One night points (4,000 v the seemingly permanent cash rate of USD 140).
Upgrade to what I assume was a junior Suite ...bed, sofa, chairs, dining table. This hotel always seems to upgrade, although quite busy this stay. Often it's an exec Suite but I prefer the smaller one ( no need to spend 10 minutes looking for light switches to off).
It's a nice hotel ( a bit the worse for wear in places) and lovely staff. Forgettable lounge though.
Easy access from Terminal 2 via a walkway Egyptair, Turkish, Lufthansa), relative painless transfer to/from terminal 1 ( Qatar and others).
One night points (4,000 v the seemingly permanent cash rate of USD 140).
Upgrade to what I assume was a junior Suite ...bed, sofa, chairs, dining table. This hotel always seems to upgrade, although quite busy this stay. Often it's an exec Suite but I prefer the smaller one ( no need to spend 10 minutes looking for light switches to off).
It's a nice hotel ( a bit the worse for wear in places) and lovely staff. Forgettable lounge though.
Easy access from Terminal 2 via a walkway Egyptair, Turkish, Lufthansa), relative painless transfer to/from terminal 1 ( Qatar and others).
Jan 12, 2017, 8:53 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Property: hôtel vagabond, Tribute Portfolio, Singapore
Date(s): 3 nights
Room booked: cheapest - Classic Room
Room received: Courtyard Executive Club Room
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: Tiny boutique hotels with tiny rooms—but wow, what a perfect way to use what they've got. It's incredibly unique, stylish, and 100% memorable. And the fact that it's such a small boutique property makes the entire experience much more intimate. The GM / owners' wife came over to introduce herself at breakfast, and we ended up chatting a bit. They themselves are big travelers and had some crazy stories to tell. If you stay there—ask her about how she ended up accidentally adopting a mongolian princess.
Property: Aloft Taipei
Date(s): 2 nights
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: no upgrade
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: No idea if I was upgraded here or not; the room felt like a base room. It's an Aloft so I wasn't expecting much. My low expectations were pretty much met. Only reason to stay here is that it's cheap with a decent location—but as usual in Taipei, the service sucks and you won't be impressed… Doesn't matter much; just needed a cheap place to crash.
Date(s): 3 nights
Room booked: cheapest - Classic Room
Room received: Courtyard Executive Club Room
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: Tiny boutique hotels with tiny rooms—but wow, what a perfect way to use what they've got. It's incredibly unique, stylish, and 100% memorable. And the fact that it's such a small boutique property makes the entire experience much more intimate. The GM / owners' wife came over to introduce herself at breakfast, and we ended up chatting a bit. They themselves are big travelers and had some crazy stories to tell. If you stay there—ask her about how she ended up accidentally adopting a mongolian princess.
Property: Aloft Taipei
Date(s): 2 nights
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: no upgrade
Award stay: (yes/no). no
BRG stay: (yes/no). no
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). no
Comments: No idea if I was upgraded here or not; the room felt like a base room. It's an Aloft so I wasn't expecting much. My low expectations were pretty much met. Only reason to stay here is that it's cheap with a decent location—but as usual in Taipei, the service sucks and you won't be impressed… Doesn't matter much; just needed a cheap place to crash.
Jan 12, 2017, 8:57 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 400
Property: The Westin at The Woodlands (TX)
Date(s): 1/9/17 - 1/11/17
Room booked: Traditional King
Room received: Executive Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Really nice location and lots of food options within a 3 block radius. There is a Cinemark movie theater 2 blocks away and a huge mall about 5 blocks away. The waterway is beautiful and I think much nicer tha the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The Westin Experience Specialist emailed me a few days before my stay and asked if I needed/wanted anything and I asked for a really silly request (my girls are about to turn 6-years-old next week and I asked if the staff could sign a birthday card since the girls like to collect hotel memorabilias... and sure enough, there was two awesome birthday cards that had at least 20 signatures each when I checked in my room). I did mention I'd really appreciate it, if they would consider upgrading me for a suite, if it was available. The specialist mentioned that a lot of Platinums stay there for business but they would try, especially for those that respond their email inquiry.
Date(s): 1/9/17 - 1/11/17
Room booked: Traditional King
Room received: Executive Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Really nice location and lots of food options within a 3 block radius. There is a Cinemark movie theater 2 blocks away and a huge mall about 5 blocks away. The waterway is beautiful and I think much nicer tha the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The Westin Experience Specialist emailed me a few days before my stay and asked if I needed/wanted anything and I asked for a really silly request (my girls are about to turn 6-years-old next week and I asked if the staff could sign a birthday card since the girls like to collect hotel memorabilias... and sure enough, there was two awesome birthday cards that had at least 20 signatures each when I checked in my room). I did mention I'd really appreciate it, if they would consider upgrading me for a suite, if it was available. The specialist mentioned that a lot of Platinums stay there for business but they would try, especially for those that respond their email inquiry.
Jan 13, 2017, 1:20 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond , Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,615
Property: US Grant Luxury Collection
Date(s): 1 night January
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: 1 and 1/2 bath Landmark Suite
Newly renovated-high floor
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: Yes
Comments: We have probably stayed at this hotel over a dozen times since it opened- and have been upgraded each stay (3 times to the Presidential Suite). We love the Grant- and find the service to be top notch here at every level. I wondered if I was squandering an SNA here, but ended up happy I decided to redeem it- a huge conference filled the hotel and they were walking guests the night before we arrived. We love the renovations- the rooms are beautiful and even more comfortable and they have upgraded the guestroom tech with multi charging stations.
Date(s): 1 night January
Room booked: cheapest
Room received: 1 and 1/2 bath Landmark Suite
Newly renovated-high floor
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: Yes
Comments: We have probably stayed at this hotel over a dozen times since it opened- and have been upgraded each stay (3 times to the Presidential Suite). We love the Grant- and find the service to be top notch here at every level. I wondered if I was squandering an SNA here, but ended up happy I decided to redeem it- a huge conference filled the hotel and they were walking guests the night before we arrived. We love the renovations- the rooms are beautiful and even more comfortable and they have upgraded the guestroom tech with multi charging stations.
Jan 13, 2017, 6:20 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YYZ, PVG
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Ex-UA-1K
Posts: 430
Property: Westin Wall Vancouver Airport
Date(s): 1 night
Room booked: Standard King
Room received: Standard Suite
Award stay: (yes/no). No
BRG stay: (yes/no). No
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). No
Comments: Staff was very kind. I don't know if there is a normal valet service but since I only had the car for another few hours, they said they just take care of it until I had to return it.
Date(s): 1 night
Room booked: Standard King
Room received: Standard Suite
Award stay: (yes/no). No
BRG stay: (yes/no). No
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no). No
Comments: Staff was very kind. I don't know if there is a normal valet service but since I only had the car for another few hours, they said they just take care of it until I had to return it.
Jan 14, 2017, 5:33 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Property: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Date(s): 1-3/January
Room booked: Grande Room
Room received: Luxury Room
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Not quite sure what the differences are between the upgraded Luxury Room and what I booked (the Grande Room). Maybe a higher floor?
Property: St Regis Bangkok
Date(s): 3-5/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Metropolitan Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Another excellent stay here. From now on, this will be my go-to-Bangkok hotel.
Property: St Regis Macao
Date(s): 5/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Metropolitan Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Excellent upgrade to this corner suite, around 110sqm, overlooking the Cotai Strip facing the Parisian Resort and Eiffel Tower. At 24 hours out, pre-upgraded to the St Regis Suite, then in the morning of arrival was upgraded one more category higher to the Metropolitan Suite.
Property: Sheraton Grand Macao
Date(s): 6/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Executive Deluxe Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This is a six room category upgrade. Huge 125sqm.
Date(s): 1-3/January
Room booked: Grande Room
Room received: Luxury Room
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Not quite sure what the differences are between the upgraded Luxury Room and what I booked (the Grande Room). Maybe a higher floor?
Property: St Regis Bangkok
Date(s): 3-5/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Metropolitan Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Another excellent stay here. From now on, this will be my go-to-Bangkok hotel.
Property: St Regis Macao
Date(s): 5/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Metropolitan Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Excellent upgrade to this corner suite, around 110sqm, overlooking the Cotai Strip facing the Parisian Resort and Eiffel Tower. At 24 hours out, pre-upgraded to the St Regis Suite, then in the morning of arrival was upgraded one more category higher to the Metropolitan Suite.
Property: Sheraton Grand Macao
Date(s): 6/January
Room booked: Deluxe Room
Room received: Executive Deluxe Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: This is a six room category upgrade. Huge 125sqm.
Jan 14, 2017, 6:06 am
#26
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 235
Property: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Date(s): 1-3/January
Room booked: Grande Room
Room received: Luxury Room
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Not quite sure what the differences are between the upgraded Luxury Room and what I booked (the Grande Room). Maybe a higher floor?
Date(s): 1-3/January
Room booked: Grande Room
Room received: Luxury Room
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Not quite sure what the differences are between the upgraded Luxury Room and what I booked (the Grande Room). Maybe a higher floor?
Jan 14, 2017, 10:21 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
Property: Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait
Date(s): January 13th-14th, 2017
Room booked: Classic Room
Room received: Junior Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Booked a Classic Room and was initially upgraded to an 8th floor Superior Room in the East [new] Tower. Inquired about suites and was offered a Junior Suite on the 9th floor in the West [older] Tower; plenty of space in a separate living room, corner bedroom and two bathrooms. Although the West Tower opened in 2003/4 and is a bit dated in decor, everything is holding up exceptionally well and the service is excellent all around - what other Four Points around the world has embroidered bathrobes/slippers and nightly turndown service? The hotel is very well-run and comes recommended on all counts.
Date(s): January 13th-14th, 2017
Room booked: Classic Room
Room received: Junior Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Booked a Classic Room and was initially upgraded to an 8th floor Superior Room in the East [new] Tower. Inquired about suites and was offered a Junior Suite on the 9th floor in the West [older] Tower; plenty of space in a separate living room, corner bedroom and two bathrooms. Although the West Tower opened in 2003/4 and is a bit dated in decor, everything is holding up exceptionally well and the service is excellent all around - what other Four Points around the world has embroidered bathrobes/slippers and nightly turndown service? The hotel is very well-run and comes recommended on all counts.
Jan 17, 2017, 12:50 am
#28
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH Gold, WOH Globalist
Posts: 89
Property: Sheraton Waikiki
Date(s): 1/9-1/14
Room booked: Mountain View
Room received: Oceanfront
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Diamond Head side, 22nd floor
Date(s): 1/9-1/14
Room booked: Mountain View
Room received: Oceanfront
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Diamond Head side, 22nd floor
Jan 17, 2017, 8:14 am
#29
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: SPG Plat; Hyatt Diamond; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 139
WDW Swan
Property: Walt Disney World Swan
Date(s): 1/9-1/14
Room booked: Deluxe Family Room
Room received: Grand Suit
Award stay: yes
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Made the request for a suite upgrade through pre-arrival communication from guest relations coordinator. Upon check-in, was told that capacity was 93%.
Date(s): 1/9-1/14
Room booked: Deluxe Family Room
Room received: Grand Suit
Award stay: yes
BRG stay: no
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Made the request for a suite upgrade through pre-arrival communication from guest relations coordinator. Upon check-in, was told that capacity was 93%.
Jan 17, 2017, 8:16 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: SPG Plat; Hyatt Diamond; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 139
Greensboro, NC Sheraton
Property: Sheraton in Greensboror, NC
Date(s): 1/14
Room booked: standard
Room received: offered suite, but declined
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I was upgraded to a nice corner suite on a mid-level floor, but I declined as I was arriving very late and wanted a room with easy access to get sleeping kids in.
Date(s): 1/14
Room booked: standard
Room received: offered suite, but declined
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: I was upgraded to a nice corner suite on a mid-level floor, but I declined as I was arriving very late and wanted a room with easy access to get sleeping kids in.