[QUOTE=skj;33046380]It's nice your MHC is willing to bend the rules for you. From the T&Cs ...
13. Gifting an Award. Members may request that certain awards be issued to another person. Free Night Awards, certain Room Upgrade Awards, and Points + Cash Awards are currently eligible to be gifted to another person, as permitted under this provision. Club Lounge Access Awards (defined below), Complimentary Suite Upgrade Awards (defined below), and non-stay awards (such as Dining, Spa and More Awards) are currently not eligible for gifting. (emphasis added)[/QUOTE
I don’t think they consider it gifting if your there as well. More like your own “extended party.”
Just reporting my experience.