Originally Posted by
GOTBound
Thanks, fortunately Mrs. GOTBound is Gold so that seems to be the smartest way in this case.
Semi-OT;
In this particular case I’m tempted to book a Two Double bed room and hope for an upgrade to Two Bedroom Family Suite, however I’ve been in the game long enough to know that never plan on upgrades or take them for granted and to be completely honest a Two Double would be a bit inconvenient for 4 nights so I’ll follow your suggestion and book two rooms, one each for me and my Mrs. GOTBound. I’ll talk to the hotel closer to arrival and see if we can get rooms on the same floor somewhat close together. Of course to take full advantage of the comp. breakfast benefit plays in as well, particular at a property like the Waldorf.
This year we’ve actually tried a few times the two room solution out of convince [for mum and dad] since the boys are old enough to share a room themselves [14 & 9 yrs old] if not a two bedroom room is an option.
That's your best bet, especially seeing you don't need the points this year to keep diamond with the waiver. Not sure how they are doing breakfast now with Covid, but when I was there in the past the restaurant benefit for both golds and diamonds was a pretty extensive buffet. Only difference was a couple times as a diamond I was told I could order off the menu (Love their waffles on the menu) and have it comped.
I wouldn't hold my breath for an upgrade. I think I've only been upgraded there one time. One nice thing was the first time I stayed there my flight was delayed 12 hours and I didn't get to the hotel until almost 10 p.m. and they couldn't upgrade me and they offered to comp room service the night which was really appreciated and anopther time they couldn't upgrade me and gave me a voucher for two free drinks at the bar.