Do European IC's typically recognize Platinums..
Jul 23, 2013, 3:29 am
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Jul 23, 2013, 7:53 am
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Jul 26, 2013, 7:42 pm
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I have gotten suite upgrades and welcome gifts at London IC, Athens IC and Rome IC, great treatment and better service than at some US IC's..
Jul 27, 2013, 2:24 am
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Jul 27, 2013, 8:32 am
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I think the IC Park Lane probably has so many Ambassadors staying there that upgrades for others are unlikely. The IC Westminster has more of a top of the line Crowne Plaza feel to it, rather than a real IC.
philemer - Platinum (and Gold) members get free wifi in all IHG properties since July, the hotel has no say in that.
Despite what some here say officially IHG Elite benefits do apply in ICs, but as most of the benefits are discretionary it means a non Ambassador can end up with nothing. But then you've got a good chance as a plat to get nothing (except the free wifi) from a Holiday Inn as well!
Jul 27, 2013, 1:52 pm
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I've never had any recognition from any non IC property as a plat in Europe ever. Asia is a lot better.
Jul 27, 2013, 2:41 pm
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Then you have been unlucky - i've had 90% success on upgrades in HIs and CPs in Europe this year, plus a choice of 500 points or a free drink at Hi or Club Lounge at CP. Less at HIXs but they don't have much to upgrade to (except HIX Dublin Airport who upgraded me to a Club room at the CP next door which was unexpected)
Originally Posted by mnredfox
I've never had any recognition from any non IC property as a plat in Europe ever. Asia is a lot better.
Jul 27, 2013, 3:21 pm
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Then you have been unlucky - i've had 90% success on upgrades in HIs and CPs in Europe this year, plus a choice of 500 points or a free drink at Hi or Club Lounge at CP. Less at HIXs but they don't have much to upgrade to (except HIX Dublin Airport who upgraded me to a Club room at the CP next door which was unexpected)
Then you have been unlucky - i've had 90% success on upgrades in HIs and CPs in Europe this year, plus a choice of 500 points or a free drink at Hi or Club Lounge at CP. Less at HIXs but they don't have much to upgrade to (except HIX Dublin Airport who upgraded me to a Club room at the CP next door which was unexpected)