Originally Posted by travelexpert

I also have dual Diamond and Platinum status--each has upsides and downsides.

For me the biggest plus of maintaining MR Plat is the prospect of lifetime Platinum (am at 880 nights).

The main benefit of maintaining HH Diamond is the lucrative promotions--currently the targeted "10 nights for one free night", and strating later this week, the double/quadruple points promotion.