IHG Rewards Club - Discussion / Information about new Priority Club
Mar 26, 2013, 5:15 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
I'm wondering if guests are able to test the quality of the WIFI internet. I don't trust the hotel one single bit. And according to the press release, hotels will be giving tiered internet....
It seems likely that certain hotels within the group will opt for a tiered access policy, with Solomons saying that the free provision “will be your basic internet access, and there’s no question that some of the hotels will be looking at different offerings and probably if you want very high speed or very expensive streaming then there maybe a different offering for that”.
So I don't really have any hope that this "benefit" will really be a benefit... It's more of pulling wool over consumers eyes..
It seems likely that certain hotels within the group will opt for a tiered access policy, with Solomons saying that the free provision “will be your basic internet access, and there’s no question that some of the hotels will be looking at different offerings and probably if you want very high speed or very expensive streaming then there maybe a different offering for that”.
So I don't really have any hope that this "benefit" will really be a benefit... It's more of pulling wool over consumers eyes..
Mar 26, 2013, 6:59 pm
#92
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: HHonors Diamond; A3 *Nothing ; BA Exec. Club Gold
Posts: 1,689
Mar 26, 2013, 7:20 pm
#93
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
I'd like more information on changes to the Ambassadar/RA program, if any. Lack of guaranteed benefits on award stays is definitely the killer for me, and free club access would be a huge plus.
If reward nights count toward RA qualification as well, then that will eliminate my main complaints with the program.
If reward nights count toward RA qualification as well, then that will eliminate my main complaints with the program.
Mar 26, 2013, 8:30 pm
#94
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: District of Columbia
Programs: AA ExecPl, AT Gold, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, National
Posts: 2,440
This seems a bit odd. The only tangible benefit for elite status starts in July 2013 then disappears in January 2014? I don't see any other reliable consistent tangible benefit currently as a Plat (albeit I only tend to stay in IC's and the odd CP, certainly when a Plat in the past and staying at HI's and HIX's I saw no real tangible benefits except the odd HI club room.
The other new announcements aren't benefits, they're qualification changes. Benefits are what you get WHEN you qualify...and right now, those benefits are pretty skimpy.
Mar 26, 2013, 8:50 pm
#95
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
I'd like more information on changes to the Ambassadar/RA program, if any. Lack of guaranteed benefits on award stays is definitely the killer for me, and free club access would be a huge plus.
If reward nights count toward RA qualification as well, then that will eliminate my main complaints with the program.
If reward nights count toward RA qualification as well, then that will eliminate my main complaints with the program.
Mar 26, 2013, 10:40 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 344
Radisson goldpoints used to provide exactly that for elite members - free coffee and internet at any of their properties, irrespective of a paying guest or just freeloading, this was called "our world, your lounge". Since they dropped it by renaming their fgp club carlsson, I didn't bother to requalify...
Mar 27, 2013, 1:03 am
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
Posts: 13,771
I agree. The only new benefit here is free wifi - which is for elites for several months and then for everyone.
The other new announcements aren't benefits, they're qualification changes. Benefits are what you get WHEN you qualify...and right now, those benefits are pretty skimpy.
The other new announcements aren't benefits, they're qualification changes. Benefits are what you get WHEN you qualify...and right now, those benefits are pretty skimpy.
Mar 27, 2013, 1:19 am
#98
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
Most people probably either get the credit card, happen to qualify due to stays paid by corporate, or are RA and are automatically PLT.
Mar 27, 2013, 3:02 am
#99
Join Date: May 2012
Location: UK
Programs: PC Platinum, CC Gold Elite, VS Red
Posts: 332
Mar 27, 2013, 5:42 am
#100
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
Mar 27, 2013, 8:44 am
#102
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YWG
Programs: Free Agent
Posts: 1,478
I happen to prefer the AMB program as a standalone.
(at least in the States).
Mar 27, 2013, 9:52 am
#104
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NCL
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 277
Maybe a 25% bonus instead of 10% would be a start?
Mar 27, 2013, 11:19 am
#105
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 5,990
As I see it from experience at many locations in Europe AMB really does nothing for you especially if your PLT ! you get nothing other than a possible minimal room upgrade, no internet no breakfast as you do with other brands.
Which is why I have cancelled my AMB renewal this year. If one was RAMB then I think there is a reason, but in reality that is more for international travel