thanks!

really 15% off BAR at FS? http://www.abccst.com/search-hotels/.../abcrates.aspx
http://www.abccst.com/search-hotels/hot-deals.aspx - currently pierre, como, langham, thompson
other things ABC mentions >
"600 hotels have set aside guaranteed room blocks for our exclusive use"
(agents - "ABC rate code earns you commissions")
(agents - http://www.abccst.com/upclose.aspx)

so they allow agents to book? (if so, like - LHW, SLH, kiwi/visa, preferred [and FHR])
(besides virtuoso there is also ensemble [agents can be virtuoso and ensemble simultaneously] and signature)
tablethotels and ABA are other paid programs, although ABA does not offer upgrade standard
theres also starwood luxury privileges program (created last year) for all (missing) luxury collection and w hotels