Originally Posted by
pinniped
If you accepted the credit or points, did they deactivate your lounge access? Or did you get both?
At Marriotts with a lounge, you get lounge access. If the lounge is closed, you get breakfast in the restaurant. You also get the choice of a welcome amenity, which is now 1000 points or a $10 F&B credit. These are separate benefits. This is the same basic rule that's been in place forever.
At certain SPG properties, the breakfast benefit is part of the welcome amenity. That's why you are offered either points or breakfast.
I know the rules are unduly complex, but it would probably be helpful to the discussion if you read them.