Is upgrading back for Platinums????!!!
Jun 14, 2005 | 11:08 pm
#1
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Are Plats still getting suites?
So far this year, have only received one suite upgrade from a full service marriott, however, courtyards seem to enjoy upgrading me, especially when they have suites on the property. Since about a year after the suites not included policy implementation has anyone seen any changes??
Last edited by NeoOfTheCRS; Jun 14, 2005 at 11:18 pm Reason: asked the wrong question
Jun 15, 2005 | 5:16 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brunswick, OH
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I have found that even though they are not required, some properties still upgrade plats to suites if available. If not started, it would be interesting to get a post on properties that do and dont. This year for me
MSP downtown = Yes
Columbus (Dublin) = Yes
New York Financial District = No
MSP downtown = Yes
Columbus (Dublin) = Yes
New York Financial District = No
Jun 15, 2005 | 7:15 am
#3
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As a gold, Columbus Marriott North upgraded me to a suite. It was approx. my 4th or 5th stay there in 6 months. So that probably had as much to do with it as my status.
--Jon
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Jun 15, 2005 | 8:06 am
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Hmmm - lot's of folks staying in Columbus? I've been at the Dublin Marriott (Columbus NW) about 20 times in the last year and was upgraded once, when they had mixed up my reservation and had to scramble for a room. It required a supervisor to approve. The staff is great, but I would say upgrades are very scarce.
Ren downtown Columbus - nothing in 10+ stays - I don't know if they even have anything during the remodelling
Looking at my account activity over the last 2 months -
Somerset NJ - nothing
Bridgewater NJ - nothing
Chicago Miracle Mile - nothing
PHL West - nothing
NY Marquis - nothing
NY CY TS - nothing
IMHO, no changes
I can tell you about my suite at SPG last night though....
Ren downtown Columbus - nothing in 10+ stays - I don't know if they even have anything during the remodelling
Looking at my account activity over the last 2 months -
Somerset NJ - nothing
Bridgewater NJ - nothing
Chicago Miracle Mile - nothing
PHL West - nothing
NY Marquis - nothing
NY CY TS - nothing
IMHO, no changes
I can tell you about my suite at SPG last night though....
Jun 15, 2005 | 8:41 am
#5
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Upgraded to a lovely suite in Tucson at JW Marriott Starr Pass last month.
Jun 15, 2005 | 9:47 am
#6
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Well, poor little me stays at a Fairfield Inn 150 nights a year, and about 80% of the time they put me in one of their "suites". It's not deluxe by any stretch of the imagination, but it's bigger than what I get as a Diamond at a Hampton Inn, has a micro and fridge, 70 channels, etc.
I'm quite satisfied.
I'm quite satisfied.
Jun 16, 2005 | 1:42 pm
#7
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I've been staying at the Marriott London Kensington the past 6 weeks or so (I highly recommend it against other London 4* Marriotts) and they have upgraded me to the Executive room every time. I would guess it's about twice as big as the normal room, which is nice around here.
But since this thread is about suites... that's only happened once. I was given the Presidential Suite last week on a night the hotel was overbooked. Quite nice.
I have a Gold level colleague who was upgraded to one of the smaller suites on another occasion.
But since this thread is about suites... that's only happened once. I was given the Presidential Suite last week on a night the hotel was overbooked. Quite nice.
I have a Gold level colleague who was upgraded to one of the smaller suites on another occasion.
Last edited by AAND; Jun 18, 2005 at 12:45 am Reason: typo
Jun 16, 2005 | 1:51 pm
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Suite upgrades this year:
Renaissance Mayflower Washington DC
Brooklyn Marriott New York (they could not get my room right on 3 attempts and this seemed like an apology)
Renaissance Bedford, MA
Renaissance Prague
Renaissance Mayflower Washington DC
Brooklyn Marriott New York (they could not get my room right on 3 attempts and this seemed like an apology)
Renaissance Bedford, MA
Renaissance Prague
Jun 16, 2005 | 11:51 pm
#9
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Ironically enough I've gotten suites some of the time after the 'no suite' policy took effect. Never did before. BUT - I don't expect them - and actually never ask for them, unlike others. I figure if I have a decent room & access to the exec lounge I'm a happy camper. If I get a suite even better, but never expect it & that works for me. I'm not into the 'I'm entitled' thing. Cheers.
PS - I deliberately didn't mention which hotels upgraded me to a suite in case it turns out to be a problem for them. Might not be, but just in case.
PS - I deliberately didn't mention which hotels upgraded me to a suite in case it turns out to be a problem for them. Might not be, but just in case.
Jun 17, 2005 | 7:19 pm
#10
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Yes, I get upgraded frequently to suites.
Call me strange but I actually do not like being upgraded to a suite.
Every time they put me in a suite or a "multi-room" room, I tend to put stuff everywhere and it takes me forever to pack up and leave.
I have left clothes, cell phone chargers, books and belts in rooms that were larger than the standard room.
So the next time you see me in line, ask me for my suite. I will be happy to trade....
Call me strange but I actually do not like being upgraded to a suite.
Every time they put me in a suite or a "multi-room" room, I tend to put stuff everywhere and it takes me forever to pack up and leave.
I have left clothes, cell phone chargers, books and belts in rooms that were larger than the standard room.
So the next time you see me in line, ask me for my suite. I will be happy to trade....
Jun 17, 2005 | 7:47 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2004
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PLT PRM Upgrades
My experience this year as a Plt Prem:
Ren STL Airport - Yes but had to ask Night Mgr for it
Ren Bedford, MA - No
JW Bangkok - Yes but had to ask for it
Lincolnshire Mar - No
Ren Oak Brook - No
Ren Grand STL - Yes
Bangkok Mar Resort - Yes
CY Baldwin Pk (LA) - Yes
JW Cancun - Yes
Mesa, AZ Mar - Yes
CY LAX - Yes
CY Palm Desert, CA - Yes
Ren STL Airport - Yes but had to ask Night Mgr for it
Ren Bedford, MA - No
JW Bangkok - Yes but had to ask for it
Lincolnshire Mar - No
Ren Oak Brook - No
Ren Grand STL - Yes
Bangkok Mar Resort - Yes
CY Baldwin Pk (LA) - Yes
JW Cancun - Yes
Mesa, AZ Mar - Yes
CY LAX - Yes
CY Palm Desert, CA - Yes
Jun 19, 2005 | 3:41 pm
#12
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
Upgraded to a lovely suite in Tucson at JW Marriott Starr Pass last month.
Jun 19, 2005 | 4:19 pm
#13
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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Nice suite upgrades for this plat at the Ren Arts and the Chicago Ren (on Wacker). Both without asking.
Jun 20, 2005 | 4:01 am
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Rennaissance Munich is good with suite upgrades
Several FTers stayed at the Renaiisance in Munich for the FT Do. The hotel was very good about giving suite upgrades for golds as well as plats.