Showed as Gold at the front desk last night. My profile online shows platinum as of yesterday morning! Thanks Flyertalk! I imagine that by tonight front desk will show platinum.

I do have two more newbie questions for an extended stay starting tomorrow. I am going to pay for 2-3 rooms for family. Can I get free breakfast for all for all of them? I am arriving a day earlier, can I still add their rooms to my card and get points for all 3 rooms? Should I check-out and back in to be safe?