Originally Posted by
joecool1885
IME this should be possible. To secure it in advance though you should probably expect for them to ask for the cost difference between standard room and the suite you want. I have negotiated for lower but only once I've arrived (and once a week prior to arrival when I had my whole wedding there, but I had some negotiating power in that instance).
Just call the hotel and explain that you want to know how much to secure an upgrade.
Other option to consider: pay the cash rate for the room and use 6K/9K points per night to upgrade to suite/premium suite.
Good to hear it's doable. I'll report back. Plan to call ahead and fish around, and then try once we arrive. We are a week out so should have an update in April.