Originally Posted by
Shenanigans
Is use of the Friends & Family rate considered a "qualified" stay for status purposes and can room and suite upgrade certificates be used in conjunction with these rates?
NFAF is yes, and yes.. which makes it different from GRGD.. GRGD is sometimes cheaper, but its advanced prepaid format, and non-upgradeable, and you can only book the first week of each month, and dates are restricted. NFAF has some restrictions, but its fully cancellable based on standard hotel cancellation policies, upgradeable using FPC certs and counts towards status.