Originally Posted by
platbrownguy
You won't get a Confirmed Upgrade Award to work, but try asking for an upgrade at the front desk. Often I'll ask and they'll say "it's $40 extra for a one bedroom" or something similar, and if I respond that I'm a globalist, they end up giving it for free. YMMV.
I concur. If there are rooms available, I've generally been upgraded from the base room to a 1 bedroom.