Thanks ProfBac. Ended up calling PHo and asked, that since we booked Gold, would fee be waived if we become Platinum before checking in. According to Orturo at the phone desk, if we show a Platinum card at checking, the fee would be waived-- but for only one room per card holder. We needed two rooms, so I booked one in my name and one in the wife's name. Both Getting Platinum via TR credit cards. Added some value to the card, plus, both wife and I will have the 24-hour buffet pass for two--works well or trip with daughter and granddaughter. Since we never stay on the Strip any more, we had seen little value in the TR credit card previously; but, because of this special trip, it carries quite a bit of value. Thanks all.