way back when I was silver, i found most hotels to be accomodating, especially when you made the request in advance and again at the hotel. "Access" was all I wanted; I didn't need a room on the actual concierge floor.

In fact, one of the reasons I consolidated my business with Marrriott was they gave me access. Hyatt didn't. So I took my business to Marriott and stayed. It's probably cost Hyatt 700 nights, because I really liked their hotels, but one "no access" was all it took for me to walk.