Hello to all,

Was recently comp'd Gold HH status from scratch, can't remember how exactly (!) but may have been something to do with Amex;

I've read the master thread but still have a couple of newbie q's;

i) In trying to benefit from the upgrade to executive floors and therefore lounge access, is the normal tactic just to chance booking the cheapest room available and hope for a space available upgrade to executive floor?

ii) Do you check for executive floor availability yourself just prior to checking in, just in case they try and fob you off at reception claiming that there is no availability?

I, of course, understand that there does need to be some availability!

Losing my Hilton virginity at London Metropole next week, then might take Mrs Bombo to Dubai Jumeirah back end of September.

Thanks