So I'm staying at a Choice property this week, for the first time ever basically, and inquired about a status match.

After sending, and re-sending, my SPG Platinum account info to them - 3 times in total plus a 30 minute phone call - they made me "Choice Platinum" - not even Diamond.

Which gets me....exactly NOTHING.

The ONLY level with any kind of in-stay benefit is DIAMOND - a room upgrade. And everyone else gets - absolutely nothing. An extended booking window for free nights? That's even a THING? I'm astonished that you require STATUS just to book a night on points 50 nights out.

Thank you, Choice, for ensuring that I will never stay at another property of yours again. Lamest benefits I have ever seen, at any chain.