Sep 18, 2016, 11:02 am
Last edit by: samosa
Post your results for upgrades, etc
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Property:
Dates:
Award stay:
Room type booked:
Room type received:
Elite Level:
Plat Arrival Gift:
Other Gift of Benefit:
Comments:
If you were made aware of an upgrade in advance, such as through e-mail or a preassigned upgrade in your reservation, put it in the comments.
Questions about getting upgraded
Sep 23, 2015, 8:57 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
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...
Sep 23, 2015, 9:17 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
Concierge level will mean a better view (higher floor). It also may mean robes in a room. (Some hotels only put them in the concierge rooms.) The concierge level may also give better access to the concierge lounge. For example, at the JW Marriott Austin, the concierge levels are the top 6 or 7 floors. The elevator that goes to those floors also goes to the executive lounge on floor 5. You also always get club access as a Marriott Gold or Platinum Elite member--even if not on the concierge level.
Sep 24, 2015, 12:45 am
#48
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Location: MSP
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Except I get suite upgrades if available outside Asia.
Sep 24, 2015, 6:33 am
#50
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
If it's a stay I care about getting upgraded, I'll check availability for the length of my stay just before checking in. If I see a suite available, and I haven't been upgraded in advance, I'll politely ask when I check in if any suite upgrades are available. That's worked probably 97% of the time. 2% the front desk flat out lied and said no they weren't available and the last 1% I was told upgrades only available if I was willing to pay for it (cough, Essex House, cough, cough).
Sep 24, 2015, 8:20 am
#51
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: DL 2MM, Marriott LTT, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 223
Sep 24, 2015, 9:08 am
#52
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tucson AZ
Programs: Global Entry, United Silver, Marriott Platinum Premier, Hilton Gold
Posts: 380
Speaking as a Marriott Plat, I am not "entitled" to an upgrade. A hotel may, should they so choose, offer me an upgrade if a room is available -- but they are certainly free to offer the same room to whomever they please, regardless of their status.
Sep 24, 2015, 9:18 am
#53
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Sep 24, 2015, 6:58 pm
#54
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 827
That sounds about right as opposed to other Gs who claim they always get suite upgrades.
As a plat I know I don't always get suite upgrades and doubt others do either.
As a plat I know I don't always get suite upgrades and doubt others do either.
Sep 24, 2015, 7:17 pm
#55
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If a Gold wants to "always get suite upgrades" I have some advice.
1. Go to full service Marriotts with lots of suites.
2. Pick dates when either the hotel is empty or when it's full but of people who don't have status and don't pay for suites, and any event running there doesn't take suites.
My travel almost completely ignores potential upgrades as a factor. ("Almost" because sometimes when I've already selected the location and dates, I might choose between hotels based in part on the chance of upgrades.)
1. Go to full service Marriotts with lots of suites.
2. Pick dates when either the hotel is empty or when it's full but of people who don't have status and don't pay for suites, and any event running there doesn't take suites.
My travel almost completely ignores potential upgrades as a factor. ("Almost" because sometimes when I've already selected the location and dates, I might choose between hotels based in part on the chance of upgrades.)
Sep 24, 2015, 8:09 pm
#56
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Oh good grief. This thread has gone pie shaped. Geesh
Sep 24, 2015, 8:34 pm
#57
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Silicon Valley
Programs: Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,243
Inquiring minds want to know
Nov 17, 2015, 9:44 pm
#59
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 7
Upgrade CasaMagna Cancun Award Stay
I booked a standard room at CasaMagna Cancun using point+cash (3 nights @ 105K points + 1 night @ $199)
wanted to know how I can upgrade to ocean view room. Should I ask at the time of check-in or call ahead?
I am willing to pay extra if its not too much. Also I can transfer Ultimate Rewards if they are willing to upgrade using point.
any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
wanted to know how I can upgrade to ocean view room. Should I ask at the time of check-in or call ahead?
I am willing to pay extra if its not too much. Also I can transfer Ultimate Rewards if they are willing to upgrade using point.
any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Nov 19, 2015, 10:46 pm
#60
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: BTR
Programs: DL GM, UA Silver, Marriott Plat, National Exec
Posts: 1,810
Upgrade CasaMagna Cancun Award Stay
Concierge emailed me about a week out. Let them know I'd appreciate an upgrade. Was provided an ocean view suite. This was the low-season, however.