I was a royal ambassador and now an ambassador. I never expected club lounge access even as a royal ambassador. If they give it to me, I am grateful. If not, that's the way it is. The only items guaranteed in "terms and conditions" are fruit and bottled water. So I am thankful if I got sparkling water. I do chew up all apples and oranges before I pack and left though.
Originally Posted by
imapilotaz
Yup that's the new policy change for Asia... remove all access to the lounge unless you pay for a lounge room (no just get upgraded into it) or buy access.
It's a shame that IHG cares so little to top tier... with my credit card, I'll still be PLT, so I'll just use that for 10 nights a year + burning my points. I'll switch the other 50+ paid over to Marriott to try to keep my PLT status there.