<edit> apparently I didn't know about the "little extras" program and what it was. </edit>

Curious. I usually get access to the Executive floor/lounge as Gold (I always ask) as well as upgrades to the Executive floor at DT's. Two months ago at DT San Jose I scored a full suite upgrade and lounge access as Gold. This week's stay there I only got upgraded to a higher rated room, but still received access to the Executive lounge.... it's just not much of a Executive lounge. On Sunday/Monday morning this week I stayed at the San Jose Hilton and had access to the Executive lounge for their hot buffet breakfast.

As a new Diamond after last Sunday's stay, I'm interested in what kind of responses you get.