Originally Posted by Adam1222

EDIT: I assumed OP must be new to Flyertalk, hence my very basic level explanation of how elite status works. I see now that assumption was in error so Im just confused. It appears based on this thread that OP is trying to milk "unadvertised" benefits for six guests at a property in India on the basis of "elite" status, including an expectation that they would get upgraded to one of the hotel's top suites.