Originally Posted by
Beckles
In these cases I ask at the front desk if they can add my number so I earn points on incidentals, sometimes they provide additional benefits associated with my status, sometimes they don't. Go in expecting nothing, because that's what the rules say, and you won't be disappointed but you may be pleasantly surprised if they provide some benefits.
Yes. And I would also go in expecting that it becomes less likely to work the second or third time even if it works the first time.