<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by g_leyser:
As far as bribes go, or "special gifts" as I like to call them, this is one of those unwritten rules of the front desk. ...there is a right and wrong way to go about it.</font>
FWIW, on occasion I've asked if a "nicer room" might be available while handing over my credit card at check-in with President Jackson discretely folded underneath. Hasn't failed yet.
I've learned a lot on this thread, thank you for sharing.