Great information, pictures and advice on this thread.

I'm a once frequent business traveler that is doing their first flight in nearly 2 years with a newborn. Will be traveling with wife and the in-laws (4 adults + 1 newborn). Interested in the CLL. Wife is demanding lounge access given all the trips I did with her around the world in Marriott's (she's used to Asia executive lounge type stuff)

Currently have a reservation at the CLL for Gold Lakeview 2Q but debating on Junior Suite 2Q with no view. Sucks all the "upgrade options" are pretty much King beds as we'll definitely need two beds. Also have a reservation at the Rimrock in a Grandview One Bedroom Suite 2 Queen Beds. Both reservations are pretty much the same price.

Few questions:
- When booking 4 adults, it doesn't even give me the option to book the Gold Lakeview 2Q, therefore I've booked for 2 adults for now. How sticky are they about this? I'm assuming I'll just pay the extra adult fees but kinda silly you can't stay with 4 adults in a room with 2 Queens. Really want the view obviously
- Best rates / codes? Currently using just a CAA rate
- Chances of an upgrade? I'm very much used to booking base rooms with Marriott and pretty much getting guaranteed upgrades. I don't have ALL status. I do have an Amex Platinum (which I read in a few other threads previously had promos to fast track ALL status? Is that still happening?)
- Currently debating on bringing my pup as well. Rimrock has already accommodated us in a "dog-friendly floor". I've read CLL limits you from the 6th floor? Do you get screwed with a dog?

I'm kinda leaning towards the Rimrock but everyone in the family is wanting "lounge life".