While the benefits of silver status are modest,
the mid-tier gold level is very good, offering a free room upgrade, complimentary breakfasts, and discounted airport lounge access to card members and guests.
Overall, the benefits for Marriott Gold Elite status are superior to
the mid-tier Gold levels of programs like Hilton Honors, SPG, and Hyatt.
Not exact matches
The old Hyatt
Gold Passport had Platinum and Diamond
levels, without a
mid-tier comparable to competitors.
The new Hilton Ascend card from American Express, for instance, bumps you from complimentary
mid-tier Hilton
gold to the highest
level of Hilton diamond when you spend at least $ 40,000 in any calendar year.
This card offers low -
level HHonors Silver status immediately, and a fast - track offer for
mid-tier HHonors
Gold status after you complete four stays within your first 90 days of account opening, or if you make $ 20,000 in purchases within a calendar year.
HHonors
Gold status is the
mid-tier level and very valuable.
With that said, for a «
mid-tier plus»
level, the benefits are pretty solid all around and since
Gold status is so easy to obtain via credit cards, I think it's a real bargain.
HHonors
Gold status is the
mid-tier level and very valuable: You get a 25 % bonus on earning points, upgrades and free breakfast (or lounge access)-- that's a benefit not even higher elite
levels at IHG Rewards Club or Club Carlson will get you!