Originally Posted by
BobR
^ Yes, Platinums only get bonus points, not upgrades (normally).
If you are there in the evening and don't have dinner plans the lounge is decent, but its really not a replacement for dinner if you are even slightly hungry. Breakfast is fine, but certainly not spectacular. I believe the cash price for the buffet is $16.
I would say the $30 upgrade is worth it for 2 people, but not for one. Having said that, there are LOTS of better places to eat in Montreal than the HR. I would spend the $30 on beers at Dieu Du Ciel followed by some bagels from Fairmount around the corner (you gotta carb up for Quebec winters).
I generally agree with this assessment. The last time I was there, a couple of years ago, the evening service was pretty nice and for breakfast they combined club members with the general buffet. For some reason, a friend who's Plat received club access also, don't count on it however.