Originally Posted by
Often1
Probably done the math and found out it's cheaper to pay the bartender than to rely on the "dishonor" bar where people scam.
No doubt...but then it's not an honor bar (and shouldn't be referred to as such), and I think this takes away one of the perks of the CL. I know when I'm traveling with colleagues, we heartily enjoy the CL honor bar and in addition to paying for it tip the attendant heartily. With this model, we'd almost certainly head elsewhere...there is no draw of the CL vs other venues (incl the hotel bar).