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Old Sep 15, 2014, 9:06 pm
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Originally Posted by travelswithmyself
I wonder how Platinums behave when we book a standard room and are really upgraded to a suite. Are we at least outwardly grateful? Or do we behave like we were owed it, after all it is a perk of our status.

Hopefully somewhere nearer the first?
I believe my response tonight was "that'll be great. Thank you."

Originally Posted by Okto
Slightly off topic, but, for those of you who regularly book suites: if there is no practical upgrade beyond the suite you've booked (because there is no availability or because a higher category room simply doesn't exist) do you ask at check in if the hotel is willing to "upgrade" some other perk instead?
No, the thought wouldn't enter my mind.
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