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Old May 20, 2009 | 9:25 am
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Originally Posted by Mort
I think that you will be hard pressed to find ANY chain or credit card who will reward you at your relatively low level of business.
Hilton.

Even in years when I do only one GLONP2 stay and nothing else, I receive very good treatment on that stay. Good upgrades, free breakfast, lounge access (if applicable) and sometimes other perks (the occasional bar chit, etc.).

Regardless of whether or not they arbitrarily decide to call the property a "resort".

I'm not saying it's right or wrong: Marriott uses the approach that Gold and Platinum require at least some revenue nights. Even with 2x EQN promotions, you still need to do 18 real nights in the promo period before they hand you a Gold card. I'm just saying that there are other chains out there that give great benefits to infrequent travelers.
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