Originally Posted by
PayItForward
For properties who intend to only grant the Spire member lounge access and charge additional guests for entry, they most likely will have staff at the entrance verifying room number and allowed guests number. I see this set-up most often during time periods with complimentary food and drinks. Also no different from checking breakfast entitlement at hotel restaurant.
Ultimately, Terms requires only Spire access but properties may choose to go beyond.
I can see how they would do it, I just think it would cost more to police than it would possibly save and create a good deal of resentment too. If I ever checked into a hotel whilst with my Mrs and was told she couldn't use the lounge then I would be cancelling my reservation on the spot.
Like much else IHG related this is very poorly thought through and executed as a T&C and thankfully I have yet to encounter this anywhere.