Originally Posted by mario33
But isnt free breakfast (be it in the lounge or restaurant) a perk for Gold and Diamond members ?
Nope.
Officially, outside of North America, they only have to offer the following for Gold/Diamond:
http://hhonors.hilton.com/en/hhonors...s/levels.jhtml
"Upgrade to Executive Level or to the next best available room type (does not include suites). Upgraded rooms are subject to availability at the time of check-in. At hotels that do not have upgraded types of accommodations or upgrade is not available, Gold VIPs will receive additional amenities and/or services, which vary by property. Click here for a list of participating hotels."