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Old Mar 19, 2013, 2:32 pm
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Originally Posted by as219
Did you request it or was it given to you without asking?
It was given to me without asking. With the rate I paid, I did not feel entitled to even ask the question!
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Old Mar 20, 2013, 4:42 pm
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Back in November

Conrad Chicago - Book Deluxe Suite on points - no upgrade due to all exec suits full, but offered points or a bottle of wine

W-A Chicago - Booked Deluxe King using Citi certs - upgraded to an Astoria Suite

This month

Vienna Danube - Booked Waterfront suite on a very good point deal - no additional upgrade (don't know if they even had anything larger)

Never ask about upgrades unless not booked through Hilton's site
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Old Mar 21, 2013, 1:12 pm
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Originally Posted by ucmd
Back in November

Conrad Chicago - Book Deluxe Suite on points - no upgrade due to all exec suits full, but offered points or a bottle of wine

W-A Chicago - Booked Deluxe King using Citi certs - upgraded to an Astoria Suite

This month

Vienna Danube - Booked Waterfront suite on a very good point deal - no additional upgrade (don't know if they even had anything larger)

Never ask about upgrades unless not booked through Hilton's site
We're staying at the W=A Chicago next weekend, also using the Citi certs... Boy am I hoping we get that upgrade!
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Old Mar 21, 2013, 1:23 pm
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Originally Posted by ucmd
Never ask about upgrades unless not booked through Hilton's site
I forgot to ask... Why not ask about upgrades? It seems to me that the worst they can do is say no...
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Old Mar 21, 2013, 2:26 pm
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Conrad Miami - Upgraded from King Deluxe room to 1-BR Suite. I emailed and was very fortunate for a generous manager. This was a one-time deal on two paid nights. Typical Gold upgrade is to a larger/corner/higher floor room.

Hilton Knoxville Airport - King, upgraded to Exec Floor
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Old Mar 21, 2013, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by as219
We're staying at the W=A Chicago next weekend, also using the Citi certs... Boy am I hoping we get that upgrade!
Stayed there March 18-20 using points as a Gold. E-mailed GM a week before saying it was a special occasion (anniversary). Upgraded the day before online to a Waldorf Suite.
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Old Mar 21, 2013, 9:15 pm
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Hilton Abu Dhabi - Booked Standard King upgraded to Executive Plus.
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Old Mar 22, 2013, 5:40 am
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Originally Posted by NoY
Hilton Abu Dhabi - Booked Standard King upgraded to Executive Plus.
Update: Moved up to King Residential Suite after check-in ^
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Old Mar 22, 2013, 3:04 pm
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1.Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
3.1 night paid (cheapest room avail) & one free night cert
4.Upgrade - Yes - To a 2 room executive suite which was very nice (not the best view though)
5.How and When When checking in
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Old Mar 22, 2013, 8:06 pm
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Flint/Grand Blanc, Mich.

Booked 2 queens
Paid stay
Upgraded to king studio suite (but had to turn it down since my sister was with me and needed two beds)
At check-in
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Old Mar 23, 2013, 4:56 am
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Comp Upgrades for Golds - What are your experiences?
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Booked basic room upgraded to King Exec Plus room
Good upgrade with good lounge. Here Gold works
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Old Mar 23, 2013, 5:42 am
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Hilton New Delhi Janakpuri - booked Executive, received Junior Suite upon checkin.

Hilton Addis Ababa - booked by Ethiopian Airlines on a misconnection, received upgrade to Executive Room when presenting my HHonors number.
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Old Mar 23, 2013, 8:02 am
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Originally Posted by as219
I forgot to ask... Why not ask about upgrades? It seems to me that the worst they can do is say no...
I remember reading about the "$20 Trick" for a stay in Vegas we were doing once. From what I remember it seemed like it was a pretty universal thing. It goes something like you put $20 on the counter and ask if there are any free upgrades available for your room. I guess the person behind the counter has a lot of discretion when it comes to giving out free upgrades. If they hook you up you give them a $20 tip. Is that just a Vegas thing?
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Old Mar 24, 2013, 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by as219
I forgot to ask... Why not ask about upgrades? It seems to me that the worst they can do is say no...
I haven't had a need to ask. They have either been sold out online or given me an upgrade.
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Old Mar 25, 2013, 3:58 am
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Originally Posted by ucmd

Conrad Chicago - Book Deluxe Suite on points - no upgrade due to all exec suits full, but offered points or a bottle of wine
I had never gotten anything at this property or any property if upgrade is not available.


Originally Posted by as219
I forgot to ask... Why not ask about upgrades? It seems to me that the worst they can do is say no...
I find that more and more properties will not say no, but will just say you got upgraded to a room with a fridge or either with the purifiy air machine, all of these are even less of a different view ! So therefore, you can't really say they didn't upgrade you at all !
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