That same site I just posted links to a page announcing a change to the number of points required for each hotel level starting 12/29/06. I'll post it as a new thread, but here's the summary:

Category 1
5,000 Points

Category 2
8,000 Points

Category 3
12,000 Points

Category 4
15,000 Points

Category 5
18,000 Points

Hotel Partners
3,000 Points