Originally Posted by
carsnoceans
Reporting back...
I spoke with FD before leaving last week and they said they'll try to keep me in a room of choice and keep it consistent (she even gave me a room #). However I had to come early this week on Sunday for weekend work and was a little worried.. will they screw this up again. Marriot website showed me upgraded to club level room so I was hoping for a half decent room this time.
Checked in 10mins ago and the person at FD gave me a different room # than I was told. I was a little hesitant but the FD assured that this was a better room... turns out they weren't kidding. Second highest floor, king, huge corner room.
Here is the view...

I am liking this room so far. Hopefully I can stick to this one for next stay or few.
It always pays to call the property -- not the 800# -- both to make arrangements such as this and to confirm them. The smartest move is to ask for a specific room by # rather than by category. It's easier for the property to block that specific room for your stay than to do the research.