Originally Posted by
leinez
Understood, but the point I was trying to make is that I have a written confirmation that states:
"Being our valued Marriott Rewards Gold Elite member, you are entitled to Executive Lounge access, which includes daily breakfast and evening cocktails for yourself and an additional registered guest (above the age of 12 years) from the same room"
If you are a valued Marriott Rewards Gold Elite member when you check in, you will receive those benefits. If you're not, you won't.
I could make a reservation as a PLT today for next July. If I only stay at Marriott 3 times in 2018, do you think I'd get PLT benefits when I arrive next year?