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Old Mar 21, 2017, 1:58 am
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bigbuy
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by arlflyer
Up to you. Calling them out on it usually results in some hilarious conversations, like them explaining how those online listings are intended to generate an oversell, or the website isn't showing the "real" inventory, or they're actually holding back a suite or two that's for sale but "not available for upgrades" or other ridiculous stories. If you feel like standing your ground at that point, just call for a manager and give it a go from there. Like anything Hilton, it's luck of the draw.

Just my two cents. I'm sure the thread will digress into some accusations of "over-entitled elites" or such.
I think you just listed every excuse that was told to me by the FD staff at the Waldorf Astoria in Rome. I did get a free bottle of wine for my efforts though.
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