Originally Posted by
SkiAdcock
If I understand the program directly, one doesn't get RA status from regular PC property stays, just the Intercontinentals? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if someone is looking for a secondary program & isn't going to be staying at ICs a lot, the comparison to RA isn't totally accurate/an apples to apples comparison. BTW - I do agree that RA status is quite nice. Does the no elite bennie at PCs when on award stays also apply to RAs or is that just to regular PC award stays?
Cheers.
This reminds me....even though it's been a really long time since i was just a PC PLT, I was always very happy with the program. It's SUPER easy to earn -- and use -- points with PC. It's also easy to keep status. I will admit, it seemed that some non-IC properties had some discretion in what amenities they offered, the PLT points bonus and the wide variety of uses for points (e.,g. hotels anywhere, gift certificates at very competitve redemption) was worth it to me. The biggest perk of all, to me, was RECOGNITION. I was/am always greeted as a loyal member of their program and given benefits accordingly, without asking. Again, it all depends on personal preferences. Oh, and another postive is the current arrangement with Top Guest. If you check in to a property using your Facebook or Foursquare account, you get 50 points per day, even if you're not staying there. (This works out as the Renaissance my company requires me to stay is directly next door to a Crowne Plaza.
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For the HH folks, how can you be happy with a program what will allow your earned points to expire? That's what really turned me off to them. But again, I guess it's about personal preference.