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Old Jun 25, 2006, 11:27 am
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OK to book handicapped accessible room if able-bodied? Elite upgrades?

Suppose you are Hilton Gold and you see a really good deal on a handicapped room in a Hilton-family hotel. You book it, even though you aren't handicapped, to save some money (over $100/night in this case).

When you get there and there is availability in a better non-handicapped room, will they upgrade you?

Or will they only upgrade you to a better handicapped room or suite, assuming there is such a thing?

Or neither? Do they look at you to determine whether you are indeed handicapped before making their decision?

Is it considered improper for an able-bodied person to book a handicapped room to save money?

The hotels I am looking at for this are specifically in Chicago, but info about policy at other locations is welcome. Thanks.
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