Originally Posted by
Kacee
We have different definitions of that term.
Also, note that "receive benefits" in this context can reasonably be construed as referring to earning points and elite nights credit, not on-property elite benefits. Given that the guest is paying for both rooms, I'd propose that's the more reasonable interpretation.
When a member receives benefits they're not entitled to, it can be interpreted as a direct violation of a T&C or even fraud (which is also a violation of the T&Cs). It doesn't matter if it's points, nights, on-property elite benefits, or whether or not they're paying for the room. Claiming ignorance of the rules or plausible deniability are not credible defences.