Originally Posted by
damnyourefine
Based on your original post, it is that clear you’re attempting to purchase nights without staying so as to obtain a higher status tier. That is not how Elite Qualifying Nights are earned, and would be a violation of the T&Cs.
I wouldn't call it "a violation"; it just won't work, b/c per the T&C, you have to "personally stay" at the hotel for the night to qualify towards status. Here's the specific provision (2.1.d.):
A 'Stay' or 'Qualifying Stay' means all consecutive nights a Member registers for, and personally pays and stays at any Participating Property . . . .