Originally Posted by
VickiSoCal
I see the reasoning on taxes, or payments to outlets not operated by Marriott, but there is no doubt that upgrade charges go to the hotel.
Agree.
The only place I've paid an upgrade charge (back when I was a Silver) was to Grosvenor
Square (not House), as they frequently sold upgrades for 50 or 75 GBP on award stays. I received points on the upgrade charge.
Cheers.