Originally Posted by mux41

It was just someone claimed that he had done the match. No details from that claim.

Originally Posted by Jasper2009

Getting a status match is something different than all Plats getting Swiss Club Elite status.

I guess it wouldn´t be impossible as a Plat with 30+ nights at various Fairmonts to approach Swiss Club and ask for a status match if you intend to give them a fair amount stays/revenue. I´ve never heard of Swissotel having an official "status match program", but as with most companies, they´ll try to accomodate you if you offer some $$$$ in return.

However, status matches are usually a "once in a lifetime" option. (there are long master threads in the MilesBuzz forum about hotel program status matches and airline status matches)