Used to be MBS PremExec
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Marriott Titanium w/Lifetime Plat, Hilton LIfetime ♢, National Exec, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,722
I'm staying here very soon. Booked the lowest category (Chamber King) for $84 + $45. Even with the BS resort charge, still cheaper than anything else comparable during my days in town, which in itself is concerning.
For better or worse, this is my Lifetime Diamond stay. I have 999 nights, where I've been since fall. I could have done some random Hamptons as my 1,000 night, but based on my travels this year...This seemed better for my lifetime 'lock' because, basically, it isn't the Hampton Inn in Langhorne, PA or the Homewood in Dublin, OH. It at least has a little more fanfare and to-do about it than the roadside joints I'd have otherwise chosen.
...Not expecting much, and I'm guessing the confused look if I told the clerk this is a milestone stay. So, any recent Diamond upgrade experience? If not much, I'll probably just going to try the $20 trick to get a better room--sounds like the Ruby Tower is the way to go? Any advice or insider tips will be appreciated! ...I assume they have their own casino loyalty program? --Not a big gambler anymore, but might play a bit if they've got decent offers.
I'll report back in a few weeks after my stay for some updates.