Apparently I was "grandfathered in" as a returning guest and this being a transitional weekend. When I checked out Monday morning, I was just charged for my first night of the BOGO and unless my credit card gets a late charge, was not charged for minibar on the second night, nor the breakfast (that was included in my Weekend rate), nor the movie, etc.

I was told be the receptionist at the lounge that indeed the Euro90 per person charge would be in effect, but I was not charged it and do have a welcome letter offering me the free Club lounge access. I did not push the matter and was not charged any of these additional things at the main desk downstairs when I checked out.

I will not weigh in about this change, though remind everyone that even though the member comment on the new IC website talks about Club access, we all know it is not an RA benefit but certain properties elect to offer it. My next visit to a property that used to offer this benefit will be in April at the IC Buenos Aires. Shall see how thay've changed.

The old IC is indeed now the Westin -- across from the Tuillaries/Louvre -- an the Park Hyatt is a bit further up the Vendome square from it and the Ritz...as I discovered walking back to the IC the other day. Still has IC logos in the sidewalk. Stayed there many, many years ago!

I am not sure the PH is much of a bargain against the IC using a BOGO even without benefits. My whole weekend cost me Euro319, including two Euro38 breakfasts at the Cafe de la Paix. Guess I was lucky...though I won't push it until I see my next Amex bill to ensure there are no "late charges" from the IC!