Originally Posted by
Boraxo
The threads authored by insiders are often the most useful on flyertalk. However I still haven't seen answers to my top 4 questions:
(1) How do I get a decent room blocked for late arrival?
(2) How do I maximize chances of getting a great upgrade/suite?
(3) How do I minimize the chance of getting walked when I show up at midnight?
(4) Is there much of a difference between gold and plat status in terms of treatment?
1) Be specific in your requests (high floor, away from elevator etc)
2) Be loyal
3) Be sure your elite number is in your reservation
4) actually there is very little difference in the treatment between any guests (all hotels strive to treat all guests exceptionally well) - the main difference is the benefits that go along with your status