Originally Posted by
ftrichard
if I become Platinum anyway with 40 nights then am I correct that the only two material benefits would be: (a) 4pm checkout instead of 2pm at ICs only; and (b) the free weekend night. There's some dining credit too at ICs isn't there?
That's correct. The F&B credit is converted to local currency at a rate determined by the property and there are some pretty wild interpretations of 20 USD out there. Guaranteed Benefit is single category (no suite guarantee) upgrade at ICs only (free weekend nights excluded): 10k points in your favor if not honoured.