Upgrades on a Gov rate?
Jul 25, 2014, 10:16 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 123
Upgrades on a Gov rate?
Just wondering whether it's kosher or even possible to request an upgrade on a Gov rate. I have an upcoming weekend stay at the IC Montreal and am thinking about contacting them directly to let them know it's for a bday and drop the hint that anything to make the stay special would be appreciated.
I know it never hurts to ask and YMMV but just wondering. I have no IHG status.
Thoughts?
I know it never hurts to ask and YMMV but just wondering. I have no IHG status.
Thoughts?
Jul 27, 2014, 8:31 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,663
Might not be to your advantage to note the government rate and the birthday unless the purpose of the trip is work related. But do note the the birthday at check in. Communication in advance is often without a response. Upgrades are based on status so the lack of status limits the options for upgrades.
Jul 27, 2014, 1:37 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 657
If you have status, govt rate will not count against you. The hotels generally provide whatever you qualify for. The decision is independent of the rate that you book
If you do not have status, ask for the upgrade...the worst that can happen is that you will be denied.
Also, when asking for an upgrade, tell the CSR exactly what you are looking for (high floor with view, quiet area, king vs double etc). It will make her life much easier
If you do not have status, ask for the upgrade...the worst that can happen is that you will be denied.
Also, when asking for an upgrade, tell the CSR exactly what you are looking for (high floor with view, quiet area, king vs double etc). It will make her life much easier
Jul 27, 2014, 5:25 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Antonio - the nicest city in northern Mexico
Programs: CO OnePass; AAdvantage Dirt; IHG Priority Club Plat; Hyatt Plat; Marriott Gold; Avis PresPref;
Posts: 886
Wink wink nudge nudge
If you are otherwise eligible for a status upgrade, being on the government rate does not change that.