Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
A common misconception. Anyone, even a guest with no status at all, is eligible for a suite upgrade if it makes sense for the hotel to do so. It's just like an operational upgrade on an airline.
However, if there are sufficient guests with higher status, they should definitely be upgraded before any "operational upgrades".
However, the number of stays at the property in question is also a factor. That number may not correspond directly to one's level of status.