Trying the $20 trick at a Westin in Canada?
Jun 29, 2009 | 11:11 am
#1
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Trying the $20 trick at a Westin in Canada?
Curious if anyone has ever tried the $20 trick in either the Westin Grand or the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver and if they had any luck?
What do starwood chains feel about this trick? Are clerks allowed to accept it?
What do starwood chains feel about this trick? Are clerks allowed to accept it?
Jul 3, 2009 | 3:59 pm
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Yes, I think they will think you are from Mars 
Just not done. You can ask if you can pay for an upgrade - that may result in one being offered or potentially even comped on a slow day.
Just not done. You can ask if you can pay for an upgrade - that may result in one being offered or potentially even comped on a slow day.
Jul 4, 2009 | 9:33 am
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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They'd think you're a coroporate spy trying to test if they take bribes. So to be on the safe side, they will say "I see this money - what are you trying to pay for?" and then give you the worst room in the hotel.