Originally Posted by
arlflyer
Hah, say that to most Golds, or to most Diamonds for that matter, who I am sure would be VERY curious to hear what properties you're staying at.
Hilton Anaheim - No suite. Requested at CI. Front desk claims only 1-cat upgrade for Golds.
Doubletree Arlington - Suite. Requested at CI.
Hilton CVG - No suite. No request, no upgrade.
Curio Miami Beach - No suite. Requested at CI. Front desk claims rate difference has to be <$100.
Doubletree Monrovia - No suite. No request, no upgrade.
Hilton Newark - No suite. No request, no upgrade.
Hilton OKC - Suite. Upgraded before arrival.
Hampton Philadelphia - Suite. Proactively offered at CI.
Doubletree Pittsburgh - No suite. Requested at CI. Front desk claims hosting wedding party.
Hilton Richmond - Suite. 2-night stay. Requested at CI.
Doubletree Rosemead - Suite. 2-night stay. Requested at CI.
Doubletree Santa Fe - Suite. Upgraded before arrival.
Doubletree Virginia Beach - No suite. Requested at CI. Front desk claims hosting wedding party.
So it's 5/12 (42%) without the Hampton or 6/13 (46%) with. 3/7 (43%) when requested at CI.
22 stays and 27(?) nights last year. ~40k base points.
Granted the actually % could be much lower given that it's calculated on availability at CI, but still better than what I'm seeing on FT.