Originally Posted by
Central90210
Checked in today and was informed of a potential devaluation for some — come Dec 1, 2020, Platinum or above members will no longer receive M Club access unless when booking directly into a club room or suite. This is in addition to the non-guaranteed late check out.
Check in agent awkwardly repeated multiple times that this is the only Marriott property in HK that is designated as a resort and hence other properties will continue to offer guaranteed lounge access and late check out.
Agent has graciously offered a late check out of 1pm though and advised me to give them a call on the day of check out to inquire about a potential 4pm check out.
Wow. That is an incredible move on the part of this hotel. For a corporate Marriott to deny lounge access to elites is extremely rare and it's not like there's anything exceptional about this hotel. It's not a Luxury Collection, or Tribute Portfolio, or Design Hotel but a corporate branded Marriott. I could get my head around Sheraton resorts losing their lounges outright (Hua Win, Full Moon Maldives for example) but to keep the lounge and deny access to elites. Are there any other Marriotts that do this?
It's not like it's an amazing lounge. It's fine and better than the two Courtyards in HK but nothing special beyond that and my staycations here have been entirely based on getting a room rate of around $1000 and spending the evening having a few drinks in the lounge before going to Stanley the next day. Zero reason to stay here now. I hope they see a massive axing to the numbers of elites staying here now.
Don't worry, we will still be able to enjoy two hours of wine at nearby Ovolo Southside on our way to Stanley.