Hotel: Crowne Plaza
Location: Okayama, Japan
IHG status(s): Platinum
Paid / award night: Paid
Upgrade to club floor: N/A
Other comments: Upgraded from cheapest booking to a King on the Executive floors, they don't have a lounge but offered 'afternoon tea' in the Sky Bar from 3-5pm and 'Cocktail time' from 5-7pm, moot for us as we got to the room at 6.55pm. Other goodies included access to the Business centre and meeting room. 600 points or 'a' free drink were offered at check-in. Parking was discounted to 1,200 yen though that may be for all guests. Heavy discount at the (excellent) Japanese restaurant on the top floor but again that may be for all guests. Very central and connected by covered walkway to the main station and the shinkansen. Pleasant stay.