Originally Posted by miadukes

What is the deal with platinum here. Do they usually do upgrades?

The ambassador is only for IC right, so being ambassador doenst help at any other property correct?

Looking at a crowne plaza before the points hike and not sure if they are worth the 45k.

Originally Posted by Suite Disposition

Yes you're right. Ambassador benefits are only for IC properties.



I have gotten upgrades at the Crowne Plazas on both regular and points stays.



I think that would depend on the property, location and the amenities you are looking for

Originally Posted by IHGforFree

I've only stayed at one CP since getting Platinum status, but it was a great experience. We got upgraded to a corner room and we got heavily discounted breakfast vouchers ($10/person including gratuity). This was possibly on their busiest night of the year since it was the CP Time Square on New Years Eve (used 45K points instead of paying the cash price of $1,700).