Originally Posted by
olivedel
Things can change. It's just inheritance from the past as I do not believe that St. Regis is in any way inferior to these 2 brands on average. Change takes time and they are still dealing with pre-merger agreements with hotel owners. Look RC Reserve is now points eligible so Change is possible.
It would not hurt if the breakfast benefit was offered for the highest tiers on these brands, such as Ambassador or Titanium.
I think given the breakfast is offered at the lounge at RC, and the lounge basically provides 5 time segments on dining thruout the day, only offer breakfast to top elites might be a bit difficult to implement as to how to program your card? Or at breakfast time there would be a need to have someone manned the entrance to assure eligibility.
The reason why RC wouldn't provide lounge access is due to its lounge is basically all day dining albeit different offerings thru out the day - 5 specified time segments on food offerings, that can only be a PAID option to not lose money.