Originally Posted by
kai.lileboo
Thanks kingofmeans. I will defenitely sue them, I can't lose anything, right? Before that I have to check the old websites, to be sure which conditions were published a few years ago.
Yes, Hyatt is one of my favourite hotel chains, but for people outside the US is not really suitable, as their programme is designed to earn points in many other places and the credit cards with them are only for US residents. (what gives you more miles/points)
I found OTA in the last years quite interesting, they always offer cheap rates, many times cheaper than those booked directly. And regarding Sheraton/Marriott, since Marriott took over, I find the programme to be more expensive to burn points. and also the rates are higher and higher all the time. Difficult to find anything below 150 €, except Moxy which is Ok for one night sleeping only.
I am a Melia Platinum Lifetime member. I have had a similar situation, I had been Platinum since 2011, and in the year of the pandemic, although they gave me the additional year, I still completed 52 stays and 57 nights in total. I spent more than a year demanding my Platinum lifetime status, I got it thanks to a good contact at Melia.
I have been told confidentially that I am among the first to achieve this. Since I have life status, when I go to a Meliá hotel they often tell me that I am the first one they know, other hotels that only know one more than me and in Madrid they have told me that I am the third life status. member they knew. I have to say that the improvements and amenities have been much better than before, free parking, spa, 7pm check out.... I recommend that you continue fighting for your lifetime membership.