Upgrades at hotels
Jun 16, 2009 | 11:00 am
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Upgrades at hotels
I'm just getting into the FF game, thus having to stay at hotels.
I read an article about people in Vegas tipping a 20 to the check in clerk at the hotel, and getting upgrades. Does this work outside Vegas, in Manhattan?
Are there any tips for receiving upgrades for hotels here?
I read an article about people in Vegas tipping a 20 to the check in clerk at the hotel, and getting upgrades. Does this work outside Vegas, in Manhattan?
Are there any tips for receiving upgrades for hotels here?
Jun 16, 2009 | 2:11 pm
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We've had a number of threads on tipping to get upgrades. Here's one which discusses the topic and refers to how to find other threads about it (see posts 7-8, etc). If you want to discuss that aspect, please feel free to join one of those threads.
As far as how to get status faster, some chains may offer a "fast-track" to elite promotion. Also, if you have multiple stays planned at one or a few properties, get to know the front office or rooms manager and let the manager know that you'll be a frequent guest.
As far as how to get status faster, some chains may offer a "fast-track" to elite promotion. Also, if you have multiple stays planned at one or a few properties, get to know the front office or rooms manager and let the manager know that you'll be a frequent guest.
Jun 18, 2009 | 1:33 am
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the $20 trick definitely works - at least it worked for me at the Excalibur.
hahaha
but i doubt it works in manhattan though...i guess you just have to be a member of the chain and smile your way through...
that's what got me an upgrade to a suite in toronto for Le Royal Meridien King Edward despite only just joining their programme
ymmv though...
hahaha
but i doubt it works in manhattan though...i guess you just have to be a member of the chain and smile your way through...
that's what got me an upgrade to a suite in toronto for Le Royal Meridien King Edward despite only just joining their programme
ymmv though...