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Old Feb 11, 2026 | 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
You're entitled to your opinion, but my view is that the #1 benefit of elite status is not getting stuck in a crappy base level room, particularly when traveling on business or redeeming points.
Curious as to why the travel purpose, Business or Leisure, or whether it is a cash booking or a redemption, has any impact on whether one gets upgraded to a better room as a Bonvoy member with a particular status?

Please help me understand how a property would see those differently and offer or not offer UG's as a result?
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