Originally Posted by
karnold8103
Marriott upgraded me right away to Gold...and everything was in my profile. The day shift is much friendlier than the night shift and they are taking care of everything. They took care of last nights accomodations, are giving me $100 and a free night at any Marriott Hotel. They are also going to make sure I get credit for the night at the Spring Hill so I get the free night with the current promotion.
I'm sure this can happen at any hotel chain at any time...it was just bad timing because I had not slept in 24 hours and was ready for bed.
Agree with the others: it should be very, very rare for a Gold to get walked.
On nearly all of my business trips traveling solo, I'd be happy to accept a walk in exchange for the published compensation. Heck, if they had any kind of equivalent to a VDB, I'd probably negotiate down a little from that point. ("Keep the cash, I'll pay my corp rate over at the Residence Inn, but hook me up with those two Plat certificates!!" ^)
But it never happens...