Originally Posted by
AntimonyER
I believe the 25 nights were given to you as a result of you being a Bonvoy platinum elite LAST year, and so won't be affected by canceling the card.
This is correct. Free status doesn’t give you any elite nights - in a normal year you’d be gifted gold status but be starting from 0 in working toward higher status. The 25 elite nights were a one time COVID benefit based on your 2020 status.