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-   -   Questions about getting upgraded (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-rewards/1711092-questions-about-getting-upgraded.html)

SkiAdcock Sep 23, 2015 10:59 am
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 25467340)
Similarly, people who aren't even members of MR can ask for upgrades. However, I consider it tacky to ask for an upgrade to which one is not entitled.
There are a lot of things & people I consider tacky, but a Silver politely requesting an upgrade is not one of them. :rolleyes:

Cheers.

CMK10 Sep 23, 2015 11:27 am
Originally Posted by SkiAdcock (Post 25467223)
Even as Silver you can add that to your ressie. Whether you get it or not is up for debate, given the # of Plats & Golds ahead of you.

Cheers.
Not a bad idea, I think I might try it next time. Tacky or not, all they can say is no, right?

SkiAdcock Sep 23, 2015 12:43 pm
Originally Posted by CMK10 (Post 25467897)
Not a bad idea, I think I might try it next time. Tacky or not, all they can say is no, right?
Exactly. There's a place when you've doing the online ressie that you can put the request in. It's limited in terms of characters. I normally do something like request Platinum upgrade if available. I think there are only two properties where I say request suite upgrade if it's available, but those are two I stay at on a regular basis. Otherwise I've always kept it more generic.

Cheers.

clarkef Sep 23, 2015 1:25 pm
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 25467340)
Similarly, people who aren't even members of MR can ask for upgrades. However, I consider it tacky to ask for an upgrade to which one is not entitled.
What about asking for an upgrade above what the program provides for? Would that be tacky as well?

Raybdbomb Sep 23, 2015 2:42 pm
Originally Posted by SkiAdcock (Post 25459068)
I'm sure the OP will appreciate the links where the topic has been discussed many times.

Cheers.
I do indeed! Thanks!

VickiSoCal Sep 23, 2015 2:57 pm
Originally Posted by clarkef (Post 25468464)
What about asking for an upgrade above what the program provides for? Would that be tacky as well?
I kind of feel like anyone who asks, calls, emails, every week for every stay is tacky. If 40 stays a year are business travelling alone, and 5 are leisure with companions, save it for those.

SkiAdcock Sep 23, 2015 3:33 pm
What I think is extremely tacky: Marriott properties not honoring elite bennies, such as not upgrading Golds/Plats when there IS availability.

Cheers.

flyerfmaz Sep 23, 2015 4:24 pm
Originally Posted by SkiAdcock (Post 25468998)
What I think is extremely tacky: Marriott properties not honoring elite bennies, such as not upgrading Golds/Plats when there IS availability.
Yup! Totally agree. I can count on one hand the number of times I've been "automatically" upgraded. 99 percent of the time I have to ask.

joshua362 Sep 23, 2015 6:45 pm
Originally Posted by VickiSoCal (Post 25468835)
I kind of feel like anyone who asks, calls, emails, every week for every stay is tacky. If 40 stays a year are business travelling alone, and 5 are leisure with companions, save it for those.
This of course is the ultimate IMO. I'd be very content to be on the CL level 40 weeks a year then have 2 or 3 stays a year in a suite guaranteed (or a low cost purchasing opportunity). I think other chains have something similar but I'm locked into Marriott now for life...

leeky Sep 23, 2015 7:27 pm
they already have it IF you travel to asia
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-promo...ite-upgrade.mi


Originally Posted by joshua362 (Post 25469656)
This of course is the ultimate IMO. I'd be very content to be on the CL level 40 weeks a year then have 2 or 3 stays a year in a suite guaranteed (or a low cost purchasing opportunity). I think other chains have something similar but I'm locked into Marriott now for life...

sethb Sep 23, 2015 7:54 pm
Originally Posted by clarkef (Post 25468464)
What about asking for an upgrade above what the program provides for? Would that be tacky as well?
I wouldn't consider a polite request tacky.

sethb Sep 23, 2015 7:56 pm
Originally Posted by leeky (Post 25469796)
they already have it IF you travel to asia
https://www.marriott.com/hotel-promo...ite-upgrade.mi
"Complimentary Suite Upgrade: Generally, based on availability at check-in; in some cases, availability is determined later in the day."

I don't see how that differs from what I see in the US.

NDN Sep 23, 2015 8:07 pm
Originally Posted by escapefromphl (Post 25457648)
If upgrades are that important to you you may want to look at Hyatt's program. They offer suite upgrades that can be confirmed at booking. My experience is that Platinum members are upgraded at Marriott about 2% - 3% of the time.
I am upgraded about 80% of the time actually. Usually, I state, "Platinum upgrades appreciated," in the virtual concierge if there is an option. Otherwise, I just ask at the desk. I did that yesterday.

leeky Sep 23, 2015 8:19 pm
As a Platinum Elite member, your next visit to any Marriott® International hotel in Asia Pacific could offer a pleasant surprise – a complimentary suite upgrade when a suite is available.

Difference is std upgrade outside of asia to suite upgrade in asia

Originally Posted by sethb (Post 25469911)
"Complimentary Suite Upgrade: Generally, based on availability at check-in; in some cases, availability is determined later in the day."

I don't see how that differs from what I see in the US.

s0ssos Sep 23, 2015 8:56 pm
Originally Posted by SkiAdcock (Post 25468998)
What I think is extremely tacky: Marriott properties not honoring elite bennies, such as not upgrading Golds/Plats when there IS availability.

Cheers.
The problem is you can never "prove" there is availaility


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