Marriott suprised me this year by awarding me Platinum Premier status. Since then I have not been on the road as much as usual but in my last 9 Marriott and Renaissance stays (not counting CY and RI) I have been upgraded to suites 5 times! The coolest was a two bedroom/two bath suite in the Renaissance Des Moines Savery.
In my previous four years as Platinum I have had room upgrades but NEVER a suite. Maybe this Platinum Premier is really worth something!
Here is my scorecard:
Renaissance, Chicago Downtown - yes
Marriott, Atlanta Norcross - no
Renaissance, Bedford MA - yes
Marriott Sable Oaks, Portland ME - yes
Marriott, Schaumburg IL - no
Renaissance Savery, Des Moines IA - yes
Marriott Eaton Centre, Toronto - no
Marriott City Center, Philadelphia - no
Marriott, San Ramon CA - yes
Posted from an Executive Suite overlooking the Chicago River in the Renaissance Chicago At 1 Wacker Drive. Click to see a picture I took of the
view out my window.