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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 6:54 pm
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Originally Posted by GoPhils
I imagine if you see that you've been pre-booked into an upgraded room, checking in online should "guarantee" you actually get it?
No. Upgrades are based on availability at check-in & in the case of upgrades it means when you actually physically check-in. There are reports on both SPG/MAR forums where people have done OLCI, saw an upgraded, and then at physical check-in were downgraded back to normal room.

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