Property: Marina del Ray Marriott
Date(s): December 2023, 1 Night
Room booked: Guest room, 1 King, Santa Monica view
Room received: Guest room, 1 King, Marina View
Elite Level:Platinum
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: Points
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Allowed for early check in (1:30pm) and late check out (4pm).

Property: Le Méridien Melbourne
Date(s): December 2023, 7 Nights
Room booked: Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Superior, Guest room, 1 King, City view
Elite Level:Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AMEX Business Card Rate
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Welcome drink at check-in, welcome gift in room was an oversized fruit plate and a glass of water. Hotel is recommended.

Property: Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands
Date(s): December 2023, 2 Nights
Room booked: Guest room, 1 King
Room received: Superior, Guest room, 1 King, Corner room
Elite Level:Platinum
Award stay: No
Rate Type: AMEX Business Card Rate
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Welcome gift was brought up shortly after check in - a bottle of red wine and fancy chocolates. This place exceeded my expectations.

Property: W Sydney
Date(s): January 2024, 1 Night
Room booked: Wonderful, Guest room, 1 King, City view
Room received: Spectacular, Guest room, 1 King, Darling Harbour view
Elite Level:Platinum
Award stay: Yes
Rate Type: Points
SNAs redeemed: No
Comments: Welcome gift was a bottle of red wine and an invite to a cocktail tasting. Nice view and room, shame about the rest of the hotel.