SPG platinum benefits at Luxury Collection hotels
Jan 24, 2009, 10:17 am
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SPG platinum benefits at Luxury Collection hotels
Hello, could anyone let me know what are the benefits of SPG platinum status at Starwood's Luxury Collection hotels? Do they have lounge in these hotels? or if they offer platinum members free breakfast? thanks a lot 
Jan 24, 2009, 10:30 am
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Its the same as any other brand.. upgrade (if available) and platinum amenity. Some go above and beyond (or not), but expect no different core benefits.
Jan 24, 2009, 10:37 am
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Typically it would seem that all the normal Platinum benefits apply EXCEPT for the amenity... although this seems to be inconsistent, since some hotels provide them (and they provide special selections, such as bottles of wine), and others feign ignorance when you bring it up.
Then again, I have been getting nice upgrades at the last few Luxury Collection hotels I've stayed at, so 500 fewer points hasnt been a dealbreaker.
Then again, I have been getting nice upgrades at the last few Luxury Collection hotels I've stayed at, so 500 fewer points hasnt been a dealbreaker.
Jan 24, 2009, 10:42 am
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thanks for the quick replies, i guess there are no club floors at these properties?
Jan 24, 2009, 10:44 am
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hmmmm, i have never had a problem getting the 500 points, have also gotten a fruit/pastry basket at the same time on my last few trips.
re food, in the US, nothing, ditto Europe, but in Asia, I always have gotten breakfast buffet coupons.
i know of no luxury collection hotel with a platnium floor with a lounge with food like the westins have if you are asking that.
re food, in the US, nothing, ditto Europe, but in Asia, I always have gotten breakfast buffet coupons.
i know of no luxury collection hotel with a platnium floor with a lounge with food like the westins have if you are asking that.
Jan 24, 2009, 10:55 am
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Luxury Collection hotels in the US or Europe do not have lounges and do not offer free breakfast as a plat benefit.
Last edited by CIT85; Jan 24, 2009 at 8:36 pm Reason: spelling
Jan 24, 2009, 11:11 am
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There is at least one with a lounge the Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens. As I was planning to they there, I sent them an e-mail if Plats can "use" their Excelsior floor (lounge). And the reply was YES!, but ymmv.
Jan 24, 2009, 12:38 pm
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hmmmm, i have never had a problem getting the 500 points, have also gotten a fruit/pastry basket at the same time on my last few trips.
re food, in the US, nothing, ditto Europe, but in Asia, I always have gotten breakfast buffet coupons.
i know of no luxury collection hotel with a platnium floor with a lounge with food like the westins have if you are asking that.
re food, in the US, nothing, ditto Europe, but in Asia, I always have gotten breakfast buffet coupons.
i know of no luxury collection hotel with a platnium floor with a lounge with food like the westins have if you are asking that.
Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
North American Division
The Luxury Collection & St. Regis – Locally-selected property amenity*
*notable exceptions are The Palace Hotel, San Francisco and the St. Regis Houston where 500 Starpoints is offered as an alternative to the locally-selected property amenity.
Jan 24, 2009, 2:44 pm
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Jan 24, 2009, 9:59 pm
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The Sheraton Balkan Bulgarian (luxury collection hotel) in Sofia also has a lounge.
Jan 24, 2009, 10:24 pm
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the Nines also has a club floor with lounge. The lounge has excellent food choices.
Jan 25, 2009, 12:25 am
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I believe it is fair to say that there is no consitency. The LC hotels are not a real brand, but they are a "collection" as we can see from the fact that otherwise there would be double branded hotels (eg Sheraton and LC)
Jan 25, 2009, 9:45 am
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I was offered the 500 point Platinum Welcome Amenity at check in at the LC Fairfax Embassy Row in Washington, DC.
Jan 25, 2009, 9:46 am
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Friends recently stayed and they didn't get the 500 points.
Jan 25, 2009, 11:39 am
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No issues with the 500 points at either the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit or the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket. I have also had the points at the Grand Mauritian. In all these properties the standard Plat amenities were also available as alternatives.