rgdave

You're welcome. One of the great things about Flyertalk is sharing 'boots on the ground' experiences, and what to expect, particularly with regard to upgrades and perks. Glad you found it useful. I hope you enjoy your stay. I did quite like the hotel. This is an IC where I think 'club' is the way to go. When I stayed, there were a lot of tour groups, so the lobby was busy with a lot of groups checking in and out, or gathering for their bus tour or whatever. The club is a welcome retreat from that busy-ness. At other IC's, which are more business-oriented, without a lot of groups, like Singapore, Beijing or Kuala Lumpur, going 'club' isn't as important because the lobby can be like a 'pay as you go club'. But here, the lobby and lobby bar aren't that relaxing to hang out.