Originally Posted by
aww3583
Since becoming a LTD 6 months ago I've had 22 stays.
- I've had 1 fully automatic, complementary upgrade in advance of arrival. It was at a small Hampton Inn in central FL.
- I've received a one category upgrade upon request at check-in.
- I've been denied an upgrade despite their being availability. FDA said "no we can't accommodate any changes".
- At one "flagship" Hiltons (major city centers, $400+/night), I've been told no complementary upgrades, paid upgrades only. Upgrades ranged from $15-$200/night.
- 19 other stays have had no upgrades. Many of my stays are at mid-tier properties that aren't typically part of the upgrade benefits, but I include them in my stats because I've been upgraded at these brands in the past.
- I have yet to have a FDA recognize LTD status by name which leads me to believe it's not visible to them.
This mirrors my experience in the two or three years I have been LTD.
Except, I have never been automatically upgraded before check in. Never.