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Old Dec 7, 2012, 1:45 pm
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ILovetheReds
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Minneapolis, originally from Cincinnati
Programs: Diamond with Delta, Hyatt and Hilton. 2 MM and Plat with America (thank you citi:))
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Originally Posted by pinniped
I checked into a Starwood two months ago and the clerk said "Sorry about the lack of a Suite...we're over 70% Platinum tonight." (There is no real end-around to Starwood Platinum except for a once-per-account-life challenge.) That is the bulk of hotel guests - always has been, always will be. People who really do the stays. If you've ever been a United 1K in 25th position on an upgrade list for 1 business class seat, you can see the same is true for airlines.
What property would have 70% Platnium?????

I wish SPG would jump on the credit card bandwagon and start allowing guests to earn PM status with $40,000 in spend. They would be getting more of my stays.
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