Originally Posted by
particlemn
I asked for a late checkout last year at la quinta resort and spa and told them it was because it was the wife's birthday(it really was) we got a late check-out and placed in suite.(we do go to this property about 5 time a year)
Was the late check out like 4pm or 6pm ? If it is anything earliers than those, it might just be what they usually do for gold and diamonds.
Originally Posted by
jimsthe1
At The Boulders (W=A) in Arizona, I received a note from the guest services manager along with two beverages at the lobby bar. I thought it was a nice touch! I had mentioned to the concierge it was my birthday when I was planning my stay. (And FWIW, I absolutely enjoyed every minute of that stay!)

Your profile listed you are gold, did you aware 2 beverages are actually standard gold and diamond benefits at any W=A ?
http://hhonors1.hilton.com/en_US/hh/about/gold.do
Benefits when staying at Waldorf Astoria hotels:
Expedited HHonors check in at designated desk
Late checkout based on availability
Two bottles of water per stay
Complimentary health club access where available, owned and operated by the hotel
Welcome beverage (up to two guests)
One category room upgrade* (excludes suites, Napua Tower at Grand Wailea and Imperial Floor at Rome Cavalieri) and choose ONE of the following:
1,000 HHonors bonus points
One in-room movie included with your stay (where locally available)