Originally Posted by
JBord
Just to be clear for other readers, it's not a "Gold devaluation", it's a devaluation for Amex holders. Other Golds that had lounge access due to stays, credit card nights, etc. will continue to have access but will now be renamed as Platinum.
Other that the meeting suggestion, it sounds like you don't have the years at 50+ nights to achieve a lifetime status, correct?
Also be aware that some properties allow you to purchase lounge access. If breakfast is the main benefit you seek, it's likely not worth the price however.
What he said
MR Gold will be MR Plat [it was a stupid way to rename the elite status but that's another thread] which will get breakfast but for those who got this via AX, you were the recipient of the devaluation
the meeting thread seems to be the best way to go; you should be able to do this relatively inexpensively and quickly