Just booked London, Paris, and Zurich w the wife. Looks like Marriotts are the best option for mid-upper end point redemptions which I figured. Any SPGs I might be missing since I have suite nights?

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Renaissance in Zurich had a lounge, but offered huge breakfast buffet in restaurant, I might have been there on a weekend and the lounge was closed. It is in a business district, but a short tram ride to main train station.

Renaissance Paris Vendome had no lounge, but had breakfast buffet in restaurant. Easy walk to the Louvre, probably about halfway between Notre Dame and the Arc Dr Triomphe if I recall correctly.

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Also, any other recommendations regarding hotels with good Platinum benefits (especially fancy breakfasts) would also be appreciated. Thanks!

Westin Paris is really nice and got upgraded to a junior suite pretty easily

Thanks folks

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