Originally Posted by
harlequine
I was at the Royal Ambassador level June 2011-2013 but was downgraded to Plantimum last June.
My platinum status expires on June 2013 as I have not been doing as much travel. I have a notice to renew for $150 or 24,000 points. I was thinking of using the points since I have quite a bit but was wondering if I will be renewed as Platinum or as a Gold?
Anyone have an idea?
Ambassadors buying part way through a year , are given Gold minimum, or Platinum if Platinum at time amb is purchased.
Then
a)If during year you reflag from Gold->Plat you get upgraded to Plat Amb
b)If Plat Amb, and you do not requal by nights/points by 31Decyyyy then you luckily keep Plat until Amb status runs out
In fact it is worthwhile for an IHG Plat who knows they will not requalify as Platinum, without multiple mattress run nights, instead buying Ambassador mid December as they then get 12 1/2 months Platinum (Ambassador) for 150/200 USD instead of losing plat 2weeks later on Jan 1st. And is way cheaper than 4+ MR nights.