I did a mock booking and was able to choose a 1Br flat for a suite night award. So, I am thinking they WILL upgrade if you choose to use the suite night awards. Whether they will back off of the new policy to not upgrade a plat standing there in person, remains to be seen.

I am thinking the new owners came on "strong" but will back off a little after the dust settles, so to speak. I certainly hope so as this has been my hotel of choice when staying in South Florida, and we always enjoy a flat!