I ssem to be in the mood for philosophical posts this weekend, so here goes one more.

One of the benefits of top tier in hotel programs is the upgrade to a suite. [More often than no, though, it may just be a best room available and/or club/exec floor with lounge privileges.]

For me, a suite is a touch indulgence from time to time, and particularly when I am travelling with a friend [or spouse when I was so attached]. But most of the time, when I am only staying a night or two at a property, I would actually prefer the upgrade to a better room and club/exec floor lounge benefits. Size really isn't a bit issue for me. Same goes with rental cars, I actually prefer a smaller vehicle for a variety of similarly arcane reasons. Cadillacs, Lincolns and Crysler Imperials are more of a problem than benefit.

I know it is all personal, but I am curious why the hotel suite holds such a mystique for people here. Is it a reflection of status? Is it a really functional space [which I can see if I want to hold business meetings in my room]?

[And no, when it comes to flying, an upgrade to the front cabin and the extra space and amenities this offers actually means something to me, so I take a very different view of these, than I do of suites and large cars.]