Originally Posted by
hannisen
I would go one step further and try to book with an agent who has a more specific status at the hotel, such as a FS Preferred Partner or MO FAN Club. Not available at all hotels, of course, but it helps a lot if it is available.
Essentially yes - if you aren't repeat at a hotel (and aren't celebrating something special which you've already informed them of beforehand), book Virtuoso, a preferred partner, FHR etc etc. or just someone who has very good relations with the hotel.
