Originally Posted by
Chewie
It's not government rate. Having said that almost 100% of the times, I get upgraded to some amazing rooms overseas. A few favorites have been an unbelievable suite at JW Beijing, marriott sky city (HK) and autograph am steinplaz (Berlin).
My next three hotels overseas (end of feb, and two in March) have already been upgraded.
No room is over $200 USD per night.
This year has been much worse. Constantly running into properties that don't know what PP is. Take my last 3 of 4 trips with a colleague who is gold. She has been bumped up each time. I haven't even received the concierge floor the last four times or a high floor room or a corner room or a room with a view. 2 of the last 4 said Gold is higher than PP and 1 said same as Plat. Only one recognized as PP but no upgrade. We flew in together so checked in at same time.
I almost wish to be able to just go back to Plat as at least the hotels are trained on what a Plat is compared to a PP which they believe is below gold....