Platinum Upgrade Successes 2008
Jan 26, 2008, 8:51 pm
#76
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,048
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Staying on points, upgraded to Grand Suite
Sheraton Dongguan
Upgraded to nice corner suite on 22nd floor
2 for 2 in 2008!
Staying on points, upgraded to Grand Suite
Sheraton Dongguan
Upgraded to nice corner suite on 22nd floor
2 for 2 in 2008!
Jan 27, 2008, 9:57 am
#77
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: YYZ/NYC/LHR/MEL
Programs: Marriott -Lifetime Platinum. A3 Gold (ex-Aeroplan-E50), Skymiles Gold, Hertz Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 309
Le Meridien Versailles - Montreal
Was upgraded to what must be the smallest 'corner suite' I've ever seen. Everything was also very old. There didn't seem to be any maid service during my entire stay - the dirty meal tray outside the next room was untouched for 20 hours, Perhaps it's the weekend routine ? All-in-all, not worth the price, the 4Points is a much better experience for less $$, as is the Sheraton for a few more $$.
Jan 27, 2008, 10:04 am
#78
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: YYZ/NYC/LHR/MEL
Programs: Marriott -Lifetime Platinum. A3 Gold (ex-Aeroplan-E50), Skymiles Gold, Hertz Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 309
Le Meridien Versailles - Montreal
Was upgraded to what must be the smallest 'corner suite' I've ever seen. Everything was also very old. There didn't seem to be any maid service during my entire stay - the dirty meal tray outside the next room was untouched for 20 hours! Perhaps it's the weekend routine ? All-in-all, not worth the price, the 4Points is a much better experience for less $$, as is the Sheraton for a few more $$. 
Jan 27, 2008, 12:17 pm
#79
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: AA 1MM/Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,215
Westin St. Louis
Upgraded to an executive suite on a cheap weekend, Starpicks rate. Great room on a corner, view of arch, stadium and old courthouse. Separate living room, dining room (seating for 6), 1/2 bath and small office area. Large master bedroom with master bath.
Club lounge is now closed at the hotel, but asked for and received vouchers for complimentary continental breakfast buffet in the restaurant. Great hotel in general, with lots of character. Not a ton immediately in the area, but probably the best hotel in St. Louis.
Club lounge is now closed at the hotel, but asked for and received vouchers for complimentary continental breakfast buffet in the restaurant. Great hotel in general, with lots of character. Not a ton immediately in the area, but probably the best hotel in St. Louis.
Jan 27, 2008, 2:06 pm
#80
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Programs: Wouldn't you like to know?!
Posts: 23,822
Sheraton Chicago - About 1000 sq ft Illinois Suite ^ ^ ^ ^
W Chicago Lakeshore - Marvelous Corner Suite with sweeping view of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier - Absolutely fabulous! ^ ^ ^ ^ Best suite in Chicago!
Will do trip reports for both later.
W Chicago Lakeshore - Marvelous Corner Suite with sweeping view of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier - Absolutely fabulous! ^ ^ ^ ^ Best suite in Chicago!
Will do trip reports for both later.
Jan 27, 2008, 5:49 pm
#81
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 178
sheraton LAX
Sheraton LAX-- upgraded to large corner suite.
Jan 27, 2008, 6:05 pm
#82
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BUF
Programs: UA-1K, CO-Elite, SPG-Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 250
2/2 This year nice suite at Sheraton Woodbridge last week and an upgrade at the Sheraton Milpitas the week before.
Jan 27, 2008, 6:50 pm
#83
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 10
Upgrade
W LA - Westwood - Upraded to a suite. Comp wine, water, nuts and fruit awaited me and my travel partner.
W The Court - Manhattan - Upgraded to a suite. A little outdated but large.
Westin Puerta Vallarta - Upgraded to newly renovated preferred guest floor. Access to RBC Lounge as a plat. Room featured slow (but nice) service, good (but slow to refill) food and plenty of drinks.
W Mexico City - No upgrade or mention of plat status.
W The Court - Manhattan - Upgraded to a suite. A little outdated but large.
Westin Puerta Vallarta - Upgraded to newly renovated preferred guest floor. Access to RBC Lounge as a plat. Room featured slow (but nice) service, good (but slow to refill) food and plenty of drinks.
W Mexico City - No upgrade or mention of plat status.
Jan 28, 2008, 2:33 am
#84
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Rheinberg
Programs: LH SEN, SPG Plat, HH Diamond, BA blue
Posts: 259
Four points nice 3. january no upgrade
Sheraton Singapore upgrade to a suite
Westin BKK no upgrade, room on executive floor
Le Meridian Singapore 22th january no upgrade.
Sheraton Singapore upgrade to a suite
Westin BKK no upgrade, room on executive floor
Le Meridian Singapore 22th january no upgrade.
Jan 28, 2008, 5:42 am
#85
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SAN
Programs: AA PP, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Nat ExecElite, WN CP
Posts: 419
Walt Disney World Dolphin - 3 nights mid January
Booked standard room, no view, $199 teachers rate
Upgraded to Deluxe Corner Room with EPCOT fireworks views and 2 balconies
Sheraton Orlando North
Booked award room for 4k points
Upgraded to club floor - decent lounge
Booked standard room, no view, $199 teachers rate
Upgraded to Deluxe Corner Room with EPCOT fireworks views and 2 balconies
Sheraton Orlando North
Booked award room for 4k points
Upgraded to club floor - decent lounge
Jan 30, 2008, 2:57 pm
#86
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
Within the last week:
Sheraton Crescent, Phoenix: a club level king room
4P Tucson: Nada (SPG level, floor 6)
4P MetroCenter, Phoenix: the poolside suites in the back (too noisy), which I declined for a top-floor king room
Sheraton Crescent, Phoenix: a club level king room
4P Tucson: Nada (SPG level, floor 6)
4P MetroCenter, Phoenix: the poolside suites in the back (too noisy), which I declined for a top-floor king room
Jan 30, 2008, 3:00 pm
#87
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 752
the past few weeks:
Westin Diplomat: upgraded to a corner suite that had 'partial ocean view'. the partial view meant if you went on the balcony and stuck your head out you could almost see the ocean. declined the room in favor of a standard ocean view room.
Westin Pasadena: they werent quite sure what a Platinum was
Westin Diplomat: upgraded to a corner suite that had 'partial ocean view'. the partial view meant if you went on the balcony and stuck your head out you could almost see the ocean. declined the room in favor of a standard ocean view room.
Westin Pasadena: they werent quite sure what a Platinum was
Jan 30, 2008, 3:04 pm
#88
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Posts: 23,822
Jan 30, 2008, 5:09 pm
#89
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New York / New Jersey
Programs: *Wood Gold, Hyatt Plat, AA Gold, UA 1K
Posts: 178
Sheraton Nashville Downtown
on a C&P stay for four nights 2 nights up to club floor and the Presidential Suite for the remaining two nights! 
Jan 30, 2008, 9:43 pm
#90
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA - 1K 1MM; Hyatt - Explorist; Marriott - Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,586
W New York
That's right - the W New York, at 48th and Lexington. I couldn't believe it either. Couple of interesting points:
1) I checked in rather late - after 11 PM
2) They acknowledged my Platinum status right away and I didn't have to request the upgrade, they offered
3) It was an actual suite - separate living room and bedroom. It was small, and only a Queen size, bathroom was extremely tiny, but this was an actual suite.
4) Valet checked stored my luggage the following morning with a big smile, nice conversation and a firm handshake
Fluke occurrence, or perhaps some changes are being made at this property?
1) I checked in rather late - after 11 PM
2) They acknowledged my Platinum status right away and I didn't have to request the upgrade, they offered
3) It was an actual suite - separate living room and bedroom. It was small, and only a Queen size, bathroom was extremely tiny, but this was an actual suite.
4) Valet checked stored my luggage the following morning with a big smile, nice conversation and a firm handshake
Fluke occurrence, or perhaps some changes are being made at this property?