Hampton Inn upgrade
Nov 23, 2003, 3:19 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, HH Gold,Mariott Silver, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 35
Hampton Inn upgrade
Just made Gold status via 16 stays. I am booked at a hampton that actually has a suite w/whirlpool. I was suprised, as Hamptons usually have I type of room. The question I have is I booked a standard room, if availiable, do hamptons upgrade golds? I know they give you a free treat, but wasn't sure?
Nov 23, 2003, 4:15 pm
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Easton, CT, USA
Programs: ua prem exec, Former hilton diamond
Posts: 31,801
Totally up to the property, though of course it's not supposed to be that way. I've had the suite, robes, and the box of water and cookies and free breakfast, and I've had no recognition of it what so ever.
There's even one (Sturbridge, MA) that puts the names of the golds and diamonds staying with them that night up on the little plastic letter board. It's really freaky the first time to walk in and see
Hampton Inn gives a very special welcome
to
Jack Smith
Michael Cordelli
Janice Jones
So yes, there is a chance, but it's not a given.
There's even one (Sturbridge, MA) that puts the names of the golds and diamonds staying with them that night up on the little plastic letter board. It's really freaky the first time to walk in and see
Hampton Inn gives a very special welcome
to
Jack Smith
Michael Cordelli
Janice Jones
So yes, there is a chance, but it's not a given.
Nov 24, 2003, 6:48 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: asheville nc
Posts: 111
Hilton's upgrade policy excludes Hamptons (and Embassy's and Homewood Suites) but...I have had very good luck in being upgraded (as Gold) to 1 bedroom suites at several Hampton Inns. Very nice rooms with full kitchens, separate bedroom/living room and a couple bottles of water and cookies.
Nov 24, 2003, 4:37 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 72
I stayed at three different Hampton Inns in the San Diego area last week as a Diamond and did not receive a suite upgrade at any hotel.
As was mentioned, it is based on the hotel and is not a guaranteed benefit, so if you receive an upgrade - great! If not, don't be too disappointed.
Good luck!
As was mentioned, it is based on the hotel and is not a guaranteed benefit, so if you receive an upgrade - great! If not, don't be too disappointed.
Good luck!
Nov 24, 2003, 5:34 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Plat, Marriott Gold,HH Gold
Posts: 2,751
I stayed at a HI and Suites 3 times near my home for a mattress run and received an upgrade to a very large one bedroom suite all 3 times by just asking at checkin. I reckon availability is the key. Full kitchen, 2 tvs and a vcr.