Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
The part that was quoted above says "is relocated from the hotel upon arrival." IIRC the rule usually means that the cost of the first night (not the entire stay) is covered, with a presumption that the guest would be moved back to the originally chosen hotel for the following night(s).
Whichever nights AREN'T at the booked hotel are supposed to be free, whether it's 1 night or 1 month. The usual scenario would indeed see you back at your booked hotel after one night, but the hotel's liability is definitely not capped.
For the OP it really should be entire stay free + elite compensation.