Any thoughts on whether Corporate Preferred versus Preferred Plus is more likely to result in upgrades? I can qualify for both depending on whether I use an organizational membership or SPG Amex (I think), but am wondering which will look better on my account to front desks. I recognize that these levels are at the bottom of the totem pole. I should hit Gold in April so it may not matter any more but because I have a couple of stays coming up would love to get any upgrades I can.

Reading this thread, I can not find a definitive answer to exactly what the difference is between Corporate Preferred and Preferred Plus. Can someone spell it out for me?

no difference for the benefits..

There is a difference though some may find it insignificant. Corporate members will receive one 50% off Rack award after two eligible stays. But the member will have to register as per instructions given in their Corporate Preferred kit.

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where would one get a preferred kit? I am a member through the AICPA but have never received anything from either the AICPA or SPG.

Thank you for the response. I don't think that is insignificant, but alas I am not eligible for the Corporate Preferred just the Preferred Plus.

You may ring up to SPG to request for a membership kit to be sent to you. It should be included together with your membership card.

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Where do these two programs fall in the Plat, gold, blue heirachy?

You sure you have the right hotel chain? There is no "blue" level at SPG.

If you were indeed referring to SPG they fall below Gold, roughly on the level of general member and pretty much any general member can get either if they take a few minutes. There are no requirements in terms of stays/nights etc.

Platinum, Gold, Corporate/Preferred Plus, SPG general member in about that order -- at least if ignoring other factors.

Is this still a current benefit of the Corporate Preferred program?

Thanks.

Welcome Gift
 

I've seen this Preferred Plus described as Gold without the 50% bonus, and I've seen it described as 4PM Checkout and non-guaranteed room upgrades. But those aren't the same thing, because Gold members also now get a welcome gift.

Do Preferred Plus members get a welcome gift? It wasn't spelled out in the mailing I received today.

Thanks!

No welcome amenity for that level.

Preferred Guest Plus
 

Does this tier still exist?

I just called to get this re-added to my account (lost it after being elevated to Gold and losing that) and was told that it no longer exists. I got bumped to that as I am a TD Ameritrade client. Perhaps other organizations/affiliation offer it?

I thought it had been given to AAA members.

IIRC there's a corporate version too that's very similar as a tier between member and Gold.