Originally Posted by
dewolfxy
I'm SPG Gold and purchased a reservation on points for relatives who are staying there in the next month. It's a pretty important stay, for a big anniversary. I'd like to contact the hotel in advance and see if they can make a note in the reservation about this, hoping it helps with any upgrades. I have a Banyan city view reserved, would like any sort of upgrade possible. I don't expect a suite, just hoping for maybe an Ocean view room or something.
Have you checked to see if you can secure an upgrade with points? Sometimes the additional points required is pretty minimal. It would certainly be worth a call to Customer Service.
Nice gift for the relatives!