Jun 8, 2014, 8:21 am
Last edit by: lcpteck
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Post Your Platinum Upgrade Successes [2013 - onward]
Mar 1, 2014, 6:17 am
#601
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: HELsinki
Programs: BONVOY Lifetime Platinum , Ay Platinum, Hhonors Diamond
Posts: 152
Property: Hotel Kämp, Helsinki
Dates: March 1-2
Room booked: Deluxe
Room received: Jr. Corner suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNA's used: No
Comments: Stylish room as always in suites in Kämp. However not the biggest in size and no bourgogne wine in the room this time as compliments, instead some fruit platter. Would have preferred wine, but guess it's more healthier this way.
Dates: March 1-2
Room booked: Deluxe
Room received: Jr. Corner suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNA's used: No
Comments: Stylish room as always in suites in Kämp. However not the biggest in size and no bourgogne wine in the room this time as compliments, instead some fruit platter. Would have preferred wine, but guess it's more healthier this way.
Mar 1, 2014, 9:34 am
#602
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: YYC; YYZ
Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 231
Property: Westin Harbour Castle
Dates: February 25-28, 2014
Room booked: Standard King
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Dates: February 25-28, 2014
Room booked: Standard King
Room received: 1 Bedroom Suite
Award stay: No
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Mar 1, 2014, 12:06 pm
#603
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Property: Sheraton Bloomington (MN)
Date(s): Feb 9-14, and Feb 16-21
Booked: Standard Room
Room received: Suite
Status: Plat (Ambassador)
Award stay: No
Club lounge: Yes
SNA requested: No
Was given a nice huge 2-bath suite the first week. Given a similar one on a lower floor the second week, but it seemed quite dated and the TV had no HDMI input for watching my stories on an iPad, so they put me back in the same room I'd had the week before. Wish they'd done that in the first place... both times I had a tray of gorgeous little sweet treats waiting for me along with four bottles of Fiji water and a handwritten card from one of the managers. Every staffer at this hotel was very pleasant and helpful.
Seems that Plat Ambassador status does merit nice perks at some (not all, for sure) SPG properties vs. non-Ambi status.
Note to self: always check the TV before unpacking.
Date(s): Feb 9-14, and Feb 16-21
Booked: Standard Room
Room received: Suite
Status: Plat (Ambassador)
Award stay: No
Club lounge: Yes
SNA requested: No
Was given a nice huge 2-bath suite the first week. Given a similar one on a lower floor the second week, but it seemed quite dated and the TV had no HDMI input for watching my stories on an iPad, so they put me back in the same room I'd had the week before. Wish they'd done that in the first place... both times I had a tray of gorgeous little sweet treats waiting for me along with four bottles of Fiji water and a handwritten card from one of the managers. Every staffer at this hotel was very pleasant and helpful.
Seems that Plat Ambassador status does merit nice perks at some (not all, for sure) SPG properties vs. non-Ambi status.
Note to self: always check the TV before unpacking.
Mar 1, 2014, 2:58 pm
#604
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
Property: Le Meridien Etiler Istanbul (2nd stay in 1 week)
Check-in: March 2, 2014
Original: deluxe (2 SINGLE)
Upgraded: Residential Suite 71 sq metres, 90degree balcony, kitchen (1 KING)
Award: NO
SNA: NO
Note: received upgrade via email 2 days prior to arrival
Check-in: March 2, 2014
Original: deluxe (2 SINGLE)
Upgraded: Residential Suite 71 sq metres, 90degree balcony, kitchen (1 KING)
Award: NO
SNA: NO
Note: received upgrade via email 2 days prior to arrival
Last edited by supatight80; Mar 1, 2014 at 11:12 pm Reason: just wanted to add re: bedding issue
Mar 3, 2014, 8:36 pm
#605
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: UA 1K, DL Diamond, Hyatt Plat, AA Plat, SPG Plat/Lifetime Plat, Amex Plat / PRG, DClub
Posts: 308
Property: W Atlanta Downtown
Check-in: March 3
Original: Kind bed single room
Upgrade: "Fantastic Suite"
Award :no
SNA: no
Check-in: March 3
Original: Kind bed single room
Upgrade: "Fantastic Suite"
Award :no
SNA: no
Mar 3, 2014, 8:44 pm
#606
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Property: Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast
Check-in: March 4, 2014
Original: Mirage Resort Room King
Upgraded: Oceanfront Premium Room, King.
Award: NO
SNA: NO
Note: Interesting upgrade. The oceanfront rooms are more expensive than the Spa Studio suites even though they are 5 sq meters smaller. Front desk clerk mentioned this was the 2nd best room in the house. Surprised to hear him say it like that. Somehow it made me want the best. He should've just said, it's a great room and left it at that.
I was upgraded via email a few days prior to arrival. Both One-Bedroom Suites and Two Bedroom Villas were available at check-in but I was not offered those. As I'm solo, I didn't bother asking why.
Check-in: March 4, 2014
Original: Mirage Resort Room King
Upgraded: Oceanfront Premium Room, King.
Award: NO
SNA: NO
Note: Interesting upgrade. The oceanfront rooms are more expensive than the Spa Studio suites even though they are 5 sq meters smaller. Front desk clerk mentioned this was the 2nd best room in the house. Surprised to hear him say it like that. Somehow it made me want the best. He should've just said, it's a great room and left it at that.
I was upgraded via email a few days prior to arrival. Both One-Bedroom Suites and Two Bedroom Villas were available at check-in but I was not offered those. As I'm solo, I didn't bother asking why.
Mar 3, 2014, 8:46 pm
#607
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
This is a good rule to remember. I always unpack before checking anything. And sometimes I find an issue with the room and would move, but since I'm unpacked don't bother. Gotta remember to check the room first (but sometimes I just want to unpack after a long trip and lay down... ya know?)
Mar 4, 2014, 5:03 am
#608
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Orleans/South Korea
Programs: SPG Plat97, AA PLT, Delta SM
Posts: 177
Property: Westin Miyako Kyoto
Dates: March xx-xx, 2014 (5 nights)
Original: Superior
Upgraded: Luxury Suite
Award: NO
BRG stay: Yes
SNA: NO
Note: Batting 2 out of 3 on this trip for suite upgrades. Didn't ask for an upgrade either. Enjoying my stay here incredibly.
Dates: March xx-xx, 2014 (5 nights)
Original: Superior
Upgraded: Luxury Suite
Award: NO
BRG stay: Yes
SNA: NO
Note: Batting 2 out of 3 on this trip for suite upgrades. Didn't ask for an upgrade either. Enjoying my stay here incredibly.
Mar 4, 2014, 6:59 am
#609
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,789
Property: Sheraton Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissy
Dates: 1 nt in March
Room booked: Standard twin
Room received: Corner room
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Comments: Due to flight delays, was stranded in Paris and decided to check out Sheraton CDG. BAR was 299€, so opted for points. I don't know what the actual room type was, but it was the largest room in that wing according to the floor map.
Dates: 1 nt in March
Room booked: Standard twin
Room received: Corner room
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Comments: Due to flight delays, was stranded in Paris and decided to check out Sheraton CDG. BAR was 299€, so opted for points. I don't know what the actual room type was, but it was the largest room in that wing according to the floor map.
Mar 4, 2014, 7:07 am
#610
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SEA(sia)
Posts: 5,181
Property: Sheraton Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissy
Dates: 1 nt in March
Room booked: Standard twin
Room received: Corner room
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Comments: Due to flight delays, was stranded in Paris and decided to check out Sheraton CDG. BAR was 299€, so opted for points. I don't know what the actual room type was, but it was the largest room in that wing according to the floor map.
Dates: 1 nt in March
Room booked: Standard twin
Room received: Corner room
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA's used: No
Comments: Due to flight delays, was stranded in Paris and decided to check out Sheraton CDG. BAR was 299€, so opted for points. I don't know what the actual room type was, but it was the largest room in that wing according to the floor map.
Mar 4, 2014, 9:09 am
#611
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,789
Mar 4, 2014, 3:40 pm
#612
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Oslo, Norway
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, Skyteam E+, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,032
Property: Westin Grand Berlin
Date(s): March 4th (1 night)
Room booked: Standard Room
Room received: Junior Suite
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA requested: No
Comments: got a large junior suite with separate bedrom (not the open jr. suites), with windowless bedroom
Nice!
Date(s): March 4th (1 night)
Room booked: Standard Room
Room received: Junior Suite
Award stay: Yes
BRG stay: No
SNA requested: No
Comments: got a large junior suite with separate bedrom (not the open jr. suites), with windowless bedroom
Nice!
Mar 9, 2014, 7:59 pm
#613
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Property: Sheraton Suites Kansas City Country Club Plaza
Date(s): 03-07 March
Booked: Standard Room
Room received: All-suite hotel, all rooms the same, so no upgrade
Status: Ambassador
Award stay: No
Club lounge: Yes
SNA requested: No
I like the Sheraton Crown Center better but it is in a desert when it comes to dining options outside the hotel. This property is a little worn and shabby but there's many more options in the area within a short walk. My stays are typically 4-5 nights so I can only eat in the hotel restaurant so many times.
Oh and the TVs have HDMI ports
Date(s): 03-07 March
Booked: Standard Room
Room received: All-suite hotel, all rooms the same, so no upgrade
Status: Ambassador
Award stay: No
Club lounge: Yes
SNA requested: No
I like the Sheraton Crown Center better but it is in a desert when it comes to dining options outside the hotel. This property is a little worn and shabby but there's many more options in the area within a short walk. My stays are typically 4-5 nights so I can only eat in the hotel restaurant so many times.
Oh and the TVs have HDMI ports
Mar 11, 2014, 8:35 pm
#614
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: UA 1K, DL Diamond, Hyatt Plat, AA Plat, SPG Plat/Lifetime Plat, Amex Plat / PRG, DClub
Posts: 308
Property: Westin Richmond
Date: march 10
Booked: standard
Received: suite
Award / SNA: No / No
Date: march 10
Booked: standard
Received: suite
Award / SNA: No / No
Mar 12, 2014, 8:55 am
#615
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Delta Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 10
Property: Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
Dates: March 3-10
Room booked: Deluxe Room with Ocean View
Room received: Royal Beach Club Room with Ocean View
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNA's used: No
Comments: Smaller building next to the main hotel, private check-in area, with daily continental breakfast and Cocktails/Hors d’oeuvres included.
Dates: March 3-10
Room booked: Deluxe Room with Ocean View
Room received: Royal Beach Club Room with Ocean View
Award stay: No
BRG stay: Yes
SNA's used: No
Comments: Smaller building next to the main hotel, private check-in area, with daily continental breakfast and Cocktails/Hors d’oeuvres included.