I apologize if this has been asked before!

I want to use my Starwood Platinum status to get a match at some of the other chains, but I'm wondering if there is a timing element to it.

For example, once I am comped, is it for a full year regardless of when my Starwood Plat expires? Or can I only get comped for a year from when I first turned Plat at Starwood? I'm just wondering if I can stretch out my comps over as long as possible.

Any help would be much appreciate. Thanks!