I got this box on the confirmation page of a reservation I just made. I've never seen this, or seen it mentioned on this board before. (Sorry, I can't offer links because I can't redact my private information.)
UNIQUE UPGRADE OPPORTUNITY
PLEASE READ - Regarding This Reservation
There may be times when premium rooms are still
available and can be offered at check-in for as little
as $0 extra per night.
[Request Discounted Room Upgrade] Learn More
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Dear Mr. Fire Wind,
Your reservation at Hyatt XXXX for October 30, 2009 is confirmed (Confirmation: xxxxxxxx).
Currently Reserved Room:
1 King Bed,
561 sq. ft., $56.41 total for 1 night(s)
As a special offer, you can use the new Hyatt
eStandby Upgrade® Program to potentially upgrade this reservation to one of the following premium rooms for as little as
$0 extra per night.
As an added bonus, you can also request to check-out as late as 11:00pm for only $49.
Note: As a valued Diamond level member of the Hyatt Gold Passport program, the offer set below includes a complimentary upgrade.
How eStandby® Upgrades Work:
1 Select each eStandby® room upgrade below that interests you, then click the "Continue" button.
2 Find out at check-in if you get your requested eStandby Upgrade®, and/or eStandby Xtra Late Check-out®.
IF YES
You agree to pay the additional amount stated below for the eStandby Upgrade®, and/or the eStandby Xtra Late Check-out®.
IF NO
Pay nothing extra; keep the room you originally booked, and/or the original check-out time.
Then there is a listing, actually a series of panels with descriptions, photos and add-collect for four room upgrade options, and a separate 11:00pm check-out option entitled, "Select eStandbyXtra Late Check-out®".
- $0 Business Plan King
- $19 Comforts of Home (+ microwave & fridge)
- $29 Panorama King Suite, 776 sq.ft.
- $59 Suite (suite stuff - my term - with kitchenette including full refrigerator, dishwasher)
The latter three are designated "Select eStandby® Upgrades".
Then there is a link to a confirmation page with price and t&c to be agreed to. It includes a little nudge to choose all to enhance your chances of getting one.