Originally Posted by
Tanic
Except that the current Sheraton brand standard for the welcome amenity is "breakfast in restaurant". No mention of "continental breakfast."
Actually, I looked it up. This Sheraton has a lounge so I think it would fall in category 3.
3. Breakfast in lounge for member + 1, if the hotel has a lounge. This is in addition to the Platinum Elite welcome gift, which could be breakfast for member + 1 in the restaurant. No alternative benefit if the lounge is closed.
— Le Méridien (only at locations with a lounge)
— Sheraton (only at locations with a lounge)
— Westin (only at locations with a lounge)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...explained.html
I believe the reason the hotel became so stingy with breakfast is they shut down their buffet two weeks ago, so everything is made to order. That must really drive up their cost.
Edit: Now that I re-read this, it sounds like one could choose breakfast in lieu of welcome amenity!