Originally Posted by
libuser
I always ask for it. I have not been upgraded but when I have seen my room I promptly go back and ask if they have something better. If they say that they do not have anything better, then I just tell them to cancel the reservation of a suite I just made and to give me that suite. Worked at least 2 times. : )
If I were the desk clerk, I'd charge you for the suite you "just booked" if it was past the cancellation window.
This sounds like a horrible case of DYKWIA.