Originally Posted by
qofmiwok
I am a Marriott/SPG Gold, Hilton Silver, and IHG platinum, all from credit cards. Yes, I pay to stay in these hotels too, but not enough nights for status. I have never been upgraded without asking "can I get an upgrade?" I haven't been always asking, just assume they will give it to me. Is this the case, or do you have to ask? I suspect I need to be more assertive.
This question gets asked at least every week here, and what you'll hear is that different people handle this differently.
I will occasionally ask if there are any upgrades available. I certainly got upgraded as a Marriott and Hilton Gold without asking.
Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
I find the "upgrades" for Gold are not really worth anything. All you get is a "better" location (in the hotel's opinion, which may not match yours), not a better room.
That's really not true with Marriott and Hilton (though perhaps SPG). I got some very nice upgrades as both Hilton and Marriott Gold . . . suites, ocean views, etc.