Originally Posted by
simpleflyer
Thanks for the prompt reply travelinfoo.
I have not booked different room types, just the same standard room both days. Hilton's policy like many hotel chains is to reserve the right to delete reservations that they consider obviously 'mistakes' - but I hoped this was a reference to duplicate reservations, not back to back bookings.
When I check in, do I present both booking reference numbers? Would they be able to combine it on the spot - or would this result in their applying the higher rate for the consecutive stay (and I still can't figure out why the rate was higher for a consecutive as opposed to a disjointed stay, unless inventory is booking up and they may have to jiggle some people around a bit.) I guess what I'm asking is, do I have to 'check out' and then check back in again immediately? (I'm prepared to have to store bags with the desk in the event that I have to check out.)
I do this all the time when I have a long stay at the same property. I check rates on all individual nights and all combination of days. I book the lowest rates and then tell them what's going on when I check in. Never had an issue with getting the lowest rates and sometimes had the lowest rate applied to the entire stay. DO NOT allow them to raise any of your rates!
If you get a FDC that knows what they are doing, your key should be coded for the duration. If they don't then going down between reservations will be necessary.
As long as they have your room type available for your duration, you should not need to change rooms. If you're not changing rooms then you will not need to store your bags.