When I stayed there 2 years ago I was only platinum but I had an upgrade coupon. While they did not give a room up there (85th Floor) I did get access. One of the best RC's that I have been in -- heck, I had dinner up there one night -- a huge assortment of food! Taxis are dirt cheap -- $5.00 should get you almost anywhere you'd want to go. Take the full afternoon river trip all the way up river. The new museum is also a must.