Originally Posted by
yurtripper
You can't get lounge access on AMB by being upgraded from a room one category below Club, so don't waste your time on this. Since you have one night free (saving about 40% given the higher rate for the weekend certificate) it's worth looking at paying for Club as you then have a good chance of being upgraded to Suite (very cost effective in places like Kuala Lumpur, for instance).
Originally Posted by
MikeFromTokyo
Because the point is for it to be a BOGO at the AMB weekend rate, not a free night while paying the lowest rate available to you. Sometimes it’s a phenomenal deal, sometimes it does not make sense to use it. And, in the example you reference, the rate difference would be very small if averaged over a two night stay.
Good explanations and makes sense. Glad I asked. I was so focused on the nightly rate that I completely missed the point of the cert. Thanks!