Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Room rates have really firmed up (ie increased) in last 9months since April
as such there is absolutely no need to gouge loyal elites for another incidental
If I can not have premium and basic I sun-suitable as is often the case, since I can not recover a premium fee I will stay elsewhere
I noted Hilton park lane only give premium to HHDs now but the fact diamonds can choose for free is not mentioned to me in either checkin or a welcome letter