Originally Posted by
rbAA
HIX Zhabei, Shanghai is not named a HIX&S but I also got a proper suite there. Also, the HI Silom in bkk has suites. HI Nantong,China has nice suites.
The HIX in Golden, BC, Canada (HIX Kicking Horse) has a nice suite too - just the one, and I booked it when I visited six years ago. (I'd visited once before, but didn't get upgraded, so when I returned I just paid the extra to guarantee it - it wasn't much, either).
It's always a good idea when planning a stay to check availability for a date say 9 months out, as that should show you all the room types available in the property. Then when you pick the dates you want to visit, you can plan your strategy based on what's available - and how lucky you feel!
The other option is to email the property in advance and ask what their policy is. I've found most places are more than happy to explain how things work if you ask them.