Originally Posted by
jamesteroh
If the hotel has an executive floor I usually try doing a reservation right before I get to the hotel and seeing what comes up. If there are exec level rooms that come up then the hotel should upgrade you.
I do the same thing too. I have found, at least in the hotels I have visited, that when an upgraded room is available whether ER or Junior suite or a deluxe (depending on the property) I usually get it.