Originally Posted by
GUWonder
Last few times when I've been at that property as a Hyatt Diamond, the HR Clearwater put me up in big studio type rooms, but not any kind of suite with a separated bedroom. And my stays there are not during peak periods. It may have had to do with the negotiated rate being rather cheap, but still no upgrade even as a Diamond. Ordinarily, Platinums may get a better view, higher floor or slightly larger room than most other customers, but the upgrades are more likely more noticeable and frequent as a Diamond than as a Platinum when it comes to most properties. But there could be an element of the rate making a difference too.
We visited in 2011 on a points stay, and then in 2012 and 2013 using those old Hyatt Stay Certificates. All three years it was on the first week of May…so it was a slow part of the season after spring break and before summer. The lower occupancy is what I attributed the upgrade to. But perhaps it was also because it was still a fairly-new property at the time? I don't think I would get that type of upgrade again on a future visit…but I would definitely keep my fingers crossed!