Originally Posted by
ccshark
I tend to shuffle between brands (SPG/Marriott/Hilton) depending on the availability of hotels in the area Im visiting and the best value I can get for points. I rarely have paid nights, so the biggest benefit I tend to cherish is the free breakfast and suite upgrades that comes with platinum.
I have to chuckle at the use of the word "cherish". Strong word!
Any free (or pay to upgrade breakfast) I've cherished was quickly carved out & taken away (Monterey Marriott) for instance - otherwise lounge breakfasts are pedestrian at best. While I've cherished some Marriott suites, they've come as PP and after a lot of begging and advance work.