Like daydreaming about might be theoretically possible, not what I literally expected to happen. Like the idea or concept. Like the idea of owning a exotic car of Miami Vice style vs the reality of it of being ripped off by sleazy mechanics and having to spend thousands on some small part that no one can find, etc..

I can tell you I did literally expect to have a nice area on the top level of the hotel with a great view, not some small first floor area tucked away in the back with dried cereal. Such as in the pictures.

What other unpleasant surprised should I be made aware of for the diamond status, or am I better off abandoning Hilton diamond status dream and focus on Marriott platinum instead?