Originally Posted by
CJKatl
I know others do this, but yes, IMO, standing at the front desk groveling for an UG is unseemly. In fifteen years as a Marriott Plat/PP/LTP I have never done it. It would never occur to me to demand a better room I didn't pay for. While I appreciated UGs and twice in fifteen years, way over a thousand stays, called ahead of time to see if I could get one, I would think a hotel wouldn't be bending over backwards for a guest after the guest made such a demand at check-in. One is both claiming importance and accusing the FD clerks of fibbing. Maybe they are, but to actually accuse them of this short of 100% proof is wrong, IMO, since you do not know for sure. And claiming self importance is just beyond me.
BTW, my UG rate is pretty high even without having to ask.
BTW, there is a LOT things I've mentioned about my stays , I did not critic the hotel just because of UG.
I'm sorry that my words might confused you to think I make a request upon check in. I made a call and hoping I can get a larger room if available, since when I was a gold I've always got a room on executive level, as Plat I expect maybe a little more especially at certain locations where UG is usually available. But that's just me , I know a lot Plat also did so and find it to be common as long as remaining polite and reasonable. I don't see the point of judging about this. Anyway we are exciting waiting for your Plat free breakfast at LM saigon report.