Originally Posted by
Hotel_junkie
Going to lose diamond status as well since I didn't do too many stays last year because of a change in jobs. That being said, I for one don't see much of the difference between Diamond and Gold...I don't think I got one room "upgrade" all last year and I never actually used the breakfast coupons I got...I think I only ever used the 2 free water coupons

. So in reality I am not expecting too much of a difference in status perks.
Sad though since I really like staying in hotels and loved the spectacle of being a top tier "elite"...even if it was in name only

while i am no longer a fan of hilton honors anymore, i still feel there is a HUGE difference between gold & diamond....the diamond force & lounge access alone make it worth the difference....