SPG Gold lounge access or not?
Jul 14, 2018, 3:57 pm
#46
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Jul 14, 2018, 4:00 pm
#47
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Correct but not in context to the situation. The SPG Rep was just wrong since the changing policies had nothing to do with Gold having access to a Sheraton lounge.
Last edited by controller1; Jul 14, 2018 at 4:13 pm
Jul 15, 2018, 12:30 pm
#48
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However, MR Golds (50 nights required) become regular Plat in the new program, same as SPG Plat50, and will get lounge access. It would only be comped categories of Gold who remain Gold at risk for losing lounge access compared to previous policies. [This might include UA elites who get courtesy MR status, just like some MR elites get UA Silver, formerly UA Gold form PPs, RIP, it was a nice benefit while it's lasted.]
Jul 15, 2018, 3:22 pm
#49
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Lounge access with gold WAS only reason I was loyal to Marriott, now just find the best location, price and amenities
‘Loyalty’ gone same as with United
‘Loyalty’ gone same as with United
Jul 15, 2018, 4:02 pm
#50
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When the lounges are too crowded guests who stay at the chain frequently get upset and start looking at other options. It is one thing to encounter a crowded lounge if you are only staying in the chain two nights a month. It is quite another to have crowded lounges every morning when you are staying in hotels four nights a week, three weeks a month. If you were running the hotel, would you want to cram in the people who stay at the chain maybe 25 nights a year and lose the people who stay 144+ nights? Or would you be willing to give up those with fewer stays to keep the large group with more stays? And MR has many guests who stay that often. Many. One of the 4x3'ers is equal to six of the twice-a-monthers.