Originally Posted by
fineyoungcannibal
Actually, it's possible to a certain extent. I am not Diamond, only Platinum, but I more than make back the room rates either by suite talking or using the suite upgrades vouchers at specific high end (Raffles, etc.) hotels.
I fail to see how any room upgrade, no matter how great, contributes to earning back the cost of the room. The OPs question was not about the overall value of status, but whether one could book a room, and receive tangible benefits (like a free breakfast) that make the room essentially free.