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C17PSGR, it just may be that you won’t enjoy the extra benefits an Ambassador can bring. I think you’re wrong, and (1) that you’re being sold a bill of goods by bitter and envious people who don’t know any better and (2) because you’ve not enjoyed the VIP perks that often can be afforded Ambassador guests. But you have to decide for yourself, of course.
For those of us who stay more often at nicer hotels, and spend more at hotels, in general, I think Ambassador status gets a ton of added value for us. Especially at 4 and 5 star hotels.
Cheers!