Thanks for the info, flyerwife - I appreciate it. I'll try the old 'moneytalks' at check-in to see if it helps for an upgrade.

Our package was the buy-4-nights-get-3-free, and includes breakfast for two each morning. We also have 7 and 4 year old daughters - do you think (being Plat) they will allow them to get breakfast as well?

We are renting a car (5 of us, including an 18 month old) so we won't need to deal with a taxi.

Will definitely let you know how it turns out. Thanks again.