Plte/pltg 2014
#2
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: USA
Programs: IHG/Spire Amb., Hilton/Diamond, SPG/Gold, Marriott/Gold, AA/Plat, Southwest/CP
Posts: 270
I called in and that is what I was told. Not sure if that's the concrete proof you are looking for and I can't find anything written about it but since it's a stated benefit I think it's probably accurate.
#3
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 47
Last week I recieved a package that has new card showing plantium for 2014, along with a letter stating that I was given plantium for next year. The package also stated that we would get free wifi, including if you are not staying at that property. BTW, I am plantium for 2013, but I have only stayed 7 nights this year.
#4
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Southwest Missouri
Programs: IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, BW Diamond
Posts: 1
I too requested a new card after the change of name in the program. Inside was a 'note' saying 'Thank you for your continued ..... as a token please note you are Platinum through 2014.' - or something to that extent.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: somewhere north of London, UK
Programs: HH Gold, BA Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 15,245
This makes sense - I was surprised to get PLAT for 2014 in today's post despite only staying 2 nights YTD and only accruing a thousand or so qualifying points. However looking at my history I see:
"IHG Rewards Club - PLTG - 2014"
from June 2013
Hey ho - not sure it'll sway my bookings next year (I've been PLAT since 2008).
"IHG Rewards Club - PLTG - 2014"
from June 2013
Hey ho - not sure it'll sway my bookings next year (I've been PLAT since 2008).
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: FB Silver, QR Silver, LeClub Accor Silver, PC Plat
Posts: 183
I got the "IHG Rewards Club - PLTG - 2014" mention on my account a few months back, then received the Plat kit saying I was Plat for 2014.
But today, tadaaa, my online account indicates I'm now Gold, with a "fast track tracker"...
But today, tadaaa, my online account indicates I'm now Gold, with a "fast track tracker"...
#8
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,823
Well now I know may be they know I am soon to be downgraded Platinum?
Well in this case, I may decide to stay at Novotel instead of Indigo in HK and work my way to Accor Gold. In my opinion Accor treat their Gold member better than IHG treats their Platinum.
#9
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: FB Silver, QR Silver, LeClub Accor Silver, PC Plat
Posts: 183
There are great Accor properties everywhere I will travel this year so I will have no issue switching
#10
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
#11
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Same with me. I have been downgraded to Gold as I logged in now. I was still a Platinum last week, as the HI Sukhumvit still can see the Platinum, however, I was only given room upgrade with no benefit. Upon checked out I overheard the convseration that the guy was upgraded and can access lounge because he is a Platinum.
Well now I know may be they know I am soon to be downgraded Platinum?
Well in this case, I may decide to stay at Novotel instead of Indigo in HK and work my way to Accor Gold. In my opinion Accor treat their Gold member better than IHG treats their Platinum.
Well now I know may be they know I am soon to be downgraded Platinum?
Well in this case, I may decide to stay at Novotel instead of Indigo in HK and work my way to Accor Gold. In my opinion Accor treat their Gold member better than IHG treats their Platinum.
Then Accor post card to you after your first stay
PS. Don't try to then merge your gold into plat, that used to work, but Accor now seem to look out for this.
#12
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,823
Did you make any inqury about missing points? I did. That's probably the trigerring point for the "downgrade" as I only can requalify as Gold in 2013.
But again since they made a mistake, they should just honor it, shouldn't they. Anyway they do offer Platanium to someonw who switch over. Totally unprofessional.
#13
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,823
Did they reply you? I sent mine. They simply don't care. They said based on you record you only qualify as Gold. The card was sent when you were Platinum. What a joke!!!
#14
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: KNO, ID
Programs: KF Gold, QF Gold, MR Platinum, Accor Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 613
Why bother with Accor Gold?? With a new email address (same postal address) it is easy enough to sign up as 'new first time Accor member' with INSTANT PLATINUM .
Then Accor post card to you after your first stay
PS. Don't try to then merge your gold into plat, that used to work, but Accor now seem to look out for this.
Then Accor post card to you after your first stay
PS. Don't try to then merge your gold into plat, that used to work, but Accor now seem to look out for this.
#15
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: FB Silver, QR Silver, LeClub Accor Silver, PC Plat
Posts: 183
Most of my travel is for leisure (out of my own pocket) and, as much as airlines don't care about discounted Y pax, I know they don't need my ~20 nights a year. I will happily put them elsewhere- was about to book IC KL to get the points but booked at the Shangri La instead for only a couple $ more.