You can't compare. This isn't at the (low) level of a Four Points, but as I remember it, it's a basic middle of the road property.

As a category 5 property, it give members who want to be in SoBe proper an option to stay on the beach without breaking the bank, using cash, point or a combination of both.

Starwood lost beachfront properties (Diplomat, Sheraton, St. Regis and the Luxury Club's Atlantis) over the past few year. Now we gain to properties in SoBe proper - The Aloft and The Royal Palm.

Service, (perceived) upgrade ratio, rooms/decor, property amenities, parking charges all remain to be seen. I don't expect to see a super luxury property once the property switched to SPG/Starwood, but not sure what the category will be next year after some investment.