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Jul 9, 2021, 12:08 pm
#784
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 280
When I resumed travel in April, I thought upgrades would be more plentiful because hotels were not full. I was wrong. I have gotten exactly one upgrade, and that was a premium king, not a suite. On a couple occasions, there were better rooms available on the app when I checked in, but i didn't push it. My general impression is that hotels are testing the waters to see how little they can provide and still have you stay. Different hotels have cut different services and amenities--the one that takes the cake for me is the Doubletree Westminster CO, where I stayed last week, where they only provide in-stay housekeeping and towels if you ask for it. Add the new policy on breakfast and the whole status thing is open to question.
Jul 12, 2021, 4:21 pm
#785
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
When I resumed travel in April, I thought upgrades would be more plentiful because hotels were not full. I was wrong. I have gotten exactly one upgrade, and that was a premium king, not a suite. On a couple occasions, there were better rooms available on the app when I checked in, but i didn't push it. My general impression is that hotels are testing the waters to see how little they can provide and still have you stay. Different hotels have cut different services and amenities--the one that takes the cake for me is the Doubletree Westminster CO, where I stayed last week, where they only provide in-stay housekeeping and towels if you ask for it. Add the new policy on breakfast and the whole status thing is open to question.
Jul 15, 2021, 6:47 am
#786
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Flyover Country
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Free Range Airline Chicken
Posts: 202
Booked three nights in king premium room at Hilton Canopy in Reykjavik. Upgraded to junior suite. Early check in at 10:30 am given. Excellent free breakfast seemed to be available to all status levels.
Last edited by Mike B; Jul 22, 2021 at 8:16 am
Jul 22, 2021, 7:54 am
#787
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 280
CMK10, doesn't really make me feel better!
I just got a lovely upgrade at the DT Wilmington Downtown to a huge named suite (Christiana Suite?) with a conference table, the whole nine yards. Except...the lamp on the desk didn't work, one of the end table lamps didn't work because there was no electric outlet anywhere near it, and there were no outlets near the bed. So, I guess you just can't have everything!
I just got a lovely upgrade at the DT Wilmington Downtown to a huge named suite (Christiana Suite?) with a conference table, the whole nine yards. Except...the lamp on the desk didn't work, one of the end table lamps didn't work because there was no electric outlet anywhere near it, and there were no outlets near the bed. So, I guess you just can't have everything!
Jul 25, 2021, 5:55 am
#788
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Rewards-Platinum, BAEC-Blue, Hilton Hhonors-Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, MR, SPG
Posts: 136
Have been meaning to post some updates going back to 2016, but mods feel free to archive or delete, though hopefully still of some use or interest to others here :-)
2016
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Booked King Main Tower Guest Room
Upgraded to King Main Tower Junior Suite
2016
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Booked King Main Tower Guest Room
Upgraded to King Main Tower Junior Suite
Jul 25, 2021, 6:14 am
#789
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Rewards-Platinum, BAEC-Blue, Hilton Hhonors-Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, MR, SPG
Posts: 136
2016
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
Booked City Skyline King Suite
Upgraded to River View King Suite with Seperate Bedroom
Sep 16, 2021, 1:33 pm
#793
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON FORREST PINES SPA AND GOLF RESORT - booked two entry level rooms , one upgraded to a j.suite the other to a one bedroom suite on a two night stay.
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Sep 26, 2021, 2:31 am
#794
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,915
Hilton Berlin
Hi,
At the Hilton Berlin for a 4 night stay ( sat-wed) I had booked a King Deluxe room and got upgraded to a Corner Suite Dome view ( Hallway, large living room with working desk and sofa, bathroom and bedroom) -very nice and fantastic dome views
Regards
TBS
At the Hilton Berlin for a 4 night stay ( sat-wed) I had booked a King Deluxe room and got upgraded to a Corner Suite Dome view ( Hallway, large living room with working desk and sofa, bathroom and bedroom) -very nice and fantastic dome views
Regards
TBS