Upgrade questions
Jan 4, 2005 | 9:07 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 65
Upgrade questions
I do not travel much but have Silver Elite with Marriott due to signing up for their credit card. Will this get me an upgrade when staying at their locations? Also, will they offer the upgrade of do I need to ask? Is there a proper etiquette to this? Last question - I have a free night coupon from the credit card. Is there any chance to get an upgrade when I use this? Just a few questions from an infrequent traveler. Thanks for the help.
Charles
Charles
Jan 4, 2005 | 9:28 pm
#2
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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Originally Posted by chakakohn
I do not travel much but have Silver Elite with Marriott due to signing up for their credit card. Will this get me an upgrade when staying at their locations? Also, will they offer the upgrade of do I need to ask?
I am a Silver and have never been upgraded, though on occasion they give me a Platinum amenity (cookies and water), which is always appreciated.
Jan 4, 2005 | 11:04 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Socal
Programs: CO Platinum, NWA Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Starwood Gold, Hertz #1 Gold 5*
Posts: 457
I've been Silver Elite for years and never got an upgrade. I just got my Gold Elite card in the mail yesterday(good thru 02/06) so I'll see how I do this year!
Jan 5, 2005 | 7:00 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
I am silver,also earned this last year on a CC offer-but qualified again for this year.
I have stayed 6 times last year with various Marriott properties,and I have received an "upgrade"of some type every single stay.Now granted none of these have been an upgrade to a suite,bit usually a higher floor,better view,club level etc..
Since I always stay at some bargain rate(usually thanks to this board)I feel this is just great-and I have reduced my priceline stays as a result.
And yes,I do ask-very nicely at the desk.
I have stayed 6 times last year with various Marriott properties,and I have received an "upgrade"of some type every single stay.Now granted none of these have been an upgrade to a suite,bit usually a higher floor,better view,club level etc..
Since I always stay at some bargain rate(usually thanks to this board)I feel this is just great-and I have reduced my priceline stays as a result.
And yes,I do ask-very nicely at the desk.