Originally Posted by scubaccr

1, Club access = lounge breakfast only. Restaurant b/f is still chargeable in full as an addon/upsell
(restaurant b/f if with lounge access is not a standard, and occurs < 30% of IC/CP hotels I frequent, same for Marriotts too so not IHG related)
2. Club Rooms are low down the list of room types, upgrade could be better view, exec room (ie larger) or Junior Suite
(but not JS with direct Opera View as that is aan extra/ higher cat of JS... )
3, 2x Paid (nights ... though bogo really 1x paid) followed by award, then PLG will be looking to let you stay in upgraded room
4. You'll need upsell on 3rd night to keep lounge access (circa 100euro, see wiki)
5. I happily take b/f in club lounge each time i stay