Originally Posted by
alerys
Ohh I see. I was hoping that at least south-east asia would have higher odds of upgrades.
You'll still get an upgrade as a Globalist to the best available room, it just may not be a suite. This is meaningful, because you can book the cheapest room type and yet still get a very nice room. Particularly valuable when burning points, since awards book into the very lowest room category.
Another perk no one has mentioned is 4 pm checkout. That can be very useful.