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Jun 3, 2019, 2:02 pm
#526
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 12
I am looking to book the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand for 5 or 6 nights for Christmas break. I understand that it is harder to upgrade to a suite for longer stays per previous posts. Do you think they would upgrade me if I booked a regular king/entry level room or would I get a better chance by booking a regular suite? Would it also be helpful if I brought snacks for the Hilton check in desk with snacks from my country?
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Jun 3, 2019, 7:30 pm
#527
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 5,273
I am looking to book the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand for 5 or 6 nights for Christmas break. I understand that it is harder to upgrade to a suite for longer stays per previous posts. Do you think they would upgrade me if I booked a regular king/entry level room or would I get a better chance by booking a regular suite? Would it also be helpful if I brought snacks for the Hilton check in desk with snacks from my country?
Bringing "gifts/snacks" for the staff is (to me, at least) a very, very odd notion & I would never even consider it.
Jun 3, 2019, 8:19 pm
#528
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,844
I am looking to book the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand for 5 or 6 nights for Christmas break. I understand that it is harder to upgrade to a suite for longer stays per previous posts. Do you think they would upgrade me if I booked a regular king/entry level room or would I get a better chance by booking a regular suite? Would it also be helpful if I brought snacks for the Hilton check in desk with snacks from my country?
That said, are you Hilton Diamond? Millenium Hilton Bangkok normally upgrades from the basic room to exec room which is not much of an upgrade so if you are looking for a meaningful upgrade do not book the basic room. There is information in the MH thread about upgrade strategies over there. But it might all be moot if you are going during Christmas because the hotel might be sold out.
Do not bring snacks if you have never met any of the staff.
Jun 4, 2019, 2:53 am
#529
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Antwerpen - Belgium
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Melia Silver, NH silver, H10 Class
Posts: 659
Hilton Kozyatagi Istanbul
Upgraded from entry level room to one-bedroom executive apartment (after asking) on a 1 night paid stay.
Hilton Bakirkoy Istanbul
Pre-upgraded (in morning on arrival day) from entry level room to King executive 1 bedroom deluxe suite. Huge suite with a large sea view terrace. Nice! 1 night paid stay.
Upgraded from entry level room to one-bedroom executive apartment (after asking) on a 1 night paid stay.
Hilton Bakirkoy Istanbul
Pre-upgraded (in morning on arrival day) from entry level room to King executive 1 bedroom deluxe suite. Huge suite with a large sea view terrace. Nice! 1 night paid stay.
Jun 4, 2019, 3:50 am
#530
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: DCA; BDL
Programs: AA EXP; HH Diamond; SPG/Mar Platinum; UA Silver
Posts: 17
Mid-May DoubleTree Portland, OR. Even though this was a work stay, the price was high and so I burned some points. I booked a larger king with a balcony for one night and did an e-checkin. They upgraded me at check-in to a governor's suite.
I consider this one to be an actual by-the-numbers, published-benefit upgrade as I did an e-checkin and I made no requests to management of any kind prior to arrival. I simply dropped in from the airport and was upgraded to a suite when I arrived.
I'm at 32 nights in 2019 with 47 roll-over nights from 2018.
I consider this one to be an actual by-the-numbers, published-benefit upgrade as I did an e-checkin and I made no requests to management of any kind prior to arrival. I simply dropped in from the airport and was upgraded to a suite when I arrived.
I'm at 32 nights in 2019 with 47 roll-over nights from 2018.
Jun 7, 2019, 10:19 pm
#531
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
The LondonHouse; Chicago, IL - 2 night stay. Booked 1 king and received 1 king 1 bedroom suite - 1 night on a weekend certificate and 1 night on points. This was done proactively at check-in. The agent gave me the choice of a king suite or a premium room with river view. I chose the suite which was a good choice. For reference, the “02” suites are large and quiet, with a nice city view. They are near the elevators but nothing can be heard.
Jun 9, 2019, 1:55 pm
#532
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL - 1 night paid stay. Booked 1 king hip & historic and received large corner king room on executive floor. It’s not a suite per se, but it’s large with 2 full bathrooms and closets and a couch/sitting area with separate elevators to the floor so I consider this a good upgrade. I noticed it in the app a couple of days in advance of check-in.
Jun 9, 2019, 6:38 pm
#533
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Global Entry
Posts: 2,871
Nothing too ground breaking, but I had a work conference at the Oakbrook Hilton in IL. I was upgraded to a "suite". They also had an executive lounge. My co-workers were definitely jealous of me.
Jun 10, 2019, 8:45 pm
#534
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, GHA Titanium
Posts: 1,961
Doubletree Johor Bahru (Malaysia), 2 night weekend stay.
Booked a King Guest Room (entry level room) and got upgraded to King One Bedroom Suite (entry-level suite) 1 day prior to arrival by messaging the hotel requesting for a suite upgrade via the Hilton App.
Booked a King Guest Room (entry level room) and got upgraded to King One Bedroom Suite (entry-level suite) 1 day prior to arrival by messaging the hotel requesting for a suite upgrade via the Hilton App.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:35 pm
#536
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Sky Miles Silver, United Mileage Plus Silver, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 37
Hilton Dead Sea
Hilton Dead Sea Resort in Jordan
balcony of junior suite
bedroom and sitting area
bathroom from King bed area
1 night stay, used pts and was upgraded before arrival to an Exec King. Asked for a suite upgrade upon arrival and received a junior suite
balcony of junior suite
bedroom and sitting area
bathroom from King bed area
1 night stay, used pts and was upgraded before arrival to an Exec King. Asked for a suite upgrade upon arrival and received a junior suite
Jun 13, 2019, 2:38 pm
#537
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Sky Miles Silver, United Mileage Plus Silver, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 37
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus- 3 night stay in June, used points and was upgraded prior to arrival to an Exec King Bosphorus View. Had emailed the hotel ahead of check asking if any Diamond Suite upgrades were available and at check in was given 1 bedroom suite with 2 full baths.
Jun 13, 2019, 8:38 pm
#538
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAN/DTW
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Diamond, Avis Pref, DL Silver, National EE
Posts: 188
Findlay, OH Hilton Garden Inn
Diamond member, I assume that I got upgraded to top floor Jacuzzi room.. I'm sure that I would have booked the cheapest room available. Front desk mentioned nothing about upgrade.
Diamond member, I assume that I got upgraded to top floor Jacuzzi room.. I'm sure that I would have booked the cheapest room available. Front desk mentioned nothing about upgrade.
Jun 14, 2019, 12:16 pm
#540
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New York
Programs: AA Concierge Key, DL Silver, UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold, Avis PC
Posts: 91
Hilton Downtown Miami - booked the basic king room. Upgraded at request at desk to a junior suite -- low-floor very large room with non-separate sitting area. Larger closet than usual. Smallish (standard older-model US Hilton) bathroom.