Originally Posted by
phiota
I have both a room and suite upgrade certificate. Just wondering will they normally upgrade you to the next level up (no view to view...) or will they upgrade to a certain level (ie fairmont gold/signature...) regardless of which type of room/suite your booking.
Asking since it might be worth while to book the view/signature room if you can get upgraded to signature/gold vs. getting upgrade to view room if you book the lowest price room. thanks.
It depends on the property, but generally speaking a suite upgrade will get you an upgrade to the "designated suite upgrade category" - which generally is the lowest suite category (though a few hotels are a bit more generous).
A room upgrade cert generally entitles you to an upgrade to the next room category, excl. suites and Gold rooms. Typical examples would be Fairmont room -> Deluxe room or Fairmont room -> Fairmont View room, but it somewhat depends on the property.