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#811
Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: BA KL LH Hilton Marriott
Posts: 1,226
First suite upgrade for me, from probably 2 dozen stays over the years. (Exceptings stays/upgrades at chains that aren't supposed to upgrade, like hgi/ Hampton)
Conrad resort world LV. King premium base room to King cityview suite (only floor 20, though). I did also tip the check in desk $20.
1100sqft room...
Conrad resort world LV. King premium base room to King cityview suite (only floor 20, though). I did also tip the check in desk $20.
1100sqft room...
Having said that, glad for your upgrade!
#812
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 231
Ok room for ~$145/nt after resort fee and taxes.
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#813
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Only my second one this year, and first at a non Hampton Inn.
Conrad New York Downtown. Upgraded from a King Standard Suite to a King Corner Suite. Huge living room, large bedroom room plus a separate powder room and bathroom with sunken tub and stand up shower. Great room.
Conrad New York Downtown. Upgraded from a King Standard Suite to a King Corner Suite. Huge living room, large bedroom room plus a separate powder room and bathroom with sunken tub and stand up shower. Great room.
#814
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, IHG Spire Ambassador, Accor Silver, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 276
Two in a week for me. First at DoubleTree Tower of London - Standard Queen booked on corporate rate, upgraded to City Suite (nice separate lounge and bedroom). Second was at Conrad London St James - Standard King book on redemption, upgraded to one bedroom Suite.
#815
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: DL DM, 1.5 MM; AS MVP Gold 100K; HHonors Diamond; AMEX Platinum
Posts: 487
Hilton Rio Copacabana. Booked a king suite one bedroom. Upgraded to the Imperial Suite. Great service and a wonderful experience. I’m coming back.
#817
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, DCA, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS, BA, DL, HH (D), MR (T/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (PLT/1,87MM), WN
Posts: 5,206
Hilton Miami Downtown
Booked a king bay view and got this
That view though. 🙄
I honestly dont see the what the fuss is all about. I never get upgraded as a Diamond ever even when there are rooms available as was the case here. My upgrade was that I was on top of an entire bank of elevators. Great!
That view though. 🙄
I honestly dont see the what the fuss is all about. I never get upgraded as a Diamond ever even when there are rooms available as was the case here. My upgrade was that I was on top of an entire bank of elevators. Great!
#818
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MCO, YEG
Posts: 1,172
Booked two nights at Waldorf Astoria Orlando in a king room (with free night certs that I thought were expiring, but weren't). Upgraded to King Suite at the desk without asking. View wasn't great but it was a real two room suite.
Followed that with a paid one night stay at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista (using resort credit). Upgraded in advance to what they call a Junior Suite, but it is really just a fairly big room (not even a really big room, but bigger than their standard room).
Followed that with a paid one night stay at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista (using resort credit). Upgraded in advance to what they call a Junior Suite, but it is really just a fairly big room (not even a really big room, but bigger than their standard room).
#819
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
Programs: UA Gold; AA; Amtrak Select Plus;HH Diamond;Hyatt Disc;Hertz PC; Total Wine Grand Reserve!
Posts: 2,398
#820
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NOVA
Programs: IHG Rewards Platinum, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, UA/DL/AA Back of the plane...
Posts: 4,572
I doubt that there is a no tips policy at any hotel and don't think anyone who accepts a tip would get in a lot of trouble.
#821
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,579
D-tree Fullerton, CA, booked std king, upgraded to an oddball suite with the strangest hotel room floorplan I've ever seen, but OK. App popped up with the upgrade notice when I landed @ LAX.
Wish I'd noticed the through-wall HVAC when I was looking at this property online. I hate those drafty noisemakers, and they look cheap.
Wish I'd noticed the through-wall HVAC when I was looking at this property online. I hate those drafty noisemakers, and they look cheap.
#822
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,823
#823
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, National Emerald Executive, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 15,180
HGI Woodbridge, VA. Got upgraded to a King junior suite last two stays from a standard king. ^
Always nice at an HGI since it's not a stated benefit. ^
Always nice at an HGI since it's not a stated benefit. ^
#824
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: PHL, EWR
Programs: UA Gold; AA; Amtrak Select Plus;HH Diamond;Hyatt Disc;Hertz PC; Total Wine Grand Reserve!
Posts: 2,398
We occasionally tip if the front desk agent does something we appreciate (for example move assigned room to a better location or to accommodate early checkin) or if they even just take time to make recommendations about things to do / places to eat if we are in a new city.
I doubt that there is a no tips policy at any hotel and don't think anyone who accepts a tip would get in a lot of trouble.
I doubt that there is a no tips policy at any hotel and don't think anyone who accepts a tip would get in a lot of trouble.
#825
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: TK Gold, Etihad Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, IHG Gold.
Posts: 798
Stayed at the Waldorf in New Orleans for Thanksgiving. Upgraded from a standard room to a King Suite on the top floor with Diamond Status and booking via FHR.
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