Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
If you're logged in and you try to make a reservation, a standard room should appear at a very high rate, and you don't get elite benefits either, but it should be refundable with the standard cancellation period. The "guaranteed" reservation must be made at least 72 hours in advance of arrival IIRC. Also IIRC minimum stay conditions can be imposed, so this could be why you're not seeing a room.
Bolding mine. You don't get elite benefits on an override? I haven't heard that before. Not arguing-I just thought I have gotten them and no one has stated that previously to my knowledge.