^ At least for Americans who are eligible for the Am Ex card. I am starting to feel the same way about gold, all one has to in the US is pay $90 for a credit card or stay four times a year via a promo.

Silver can provide a few small benefits. There is the free 2 bottles of water and free gym access in most properties.

Whilst not part of the T&C, some properties will also give silvers free internet access by jsut asking just like they will give golds free lounge access not on the exec level by just asking. Small benefit, but with some properties charging $10+ a day for wifi, the free internet access is indeed a ncie benefit if the property offers it to silvers.