After a long day of travel, one of the most welcome bit of news you can get is that your hotel is giving you a free upgrade. That upgrade can come in different forms, such as extra amenities, complimentary access to services, or, ideally, a bigger and better room. Here are a few tips, tricks, and hacks to getting a hotel upgrade.
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Ask Nicely.
This may be a given but asking nicely is one way to possibly get an upgrade. Plus, being genuinely polite is just an excellent way to start your stay. Depending on the hotel, travel season and availability, your accommodations could get a nice bump.
You may also mention if you are visiting for a special occasion. Hotels like to help their guests celebrate and may be able to offer bonuses.
Consider Your Hotel Location.
Planning your stay, including the check-in time, can also help increase your chances of an upgrade. You don’t want to ask in the middle of the day when everyone is trying to check out. Checking in later in the day can be better as the staff will have a better idea of what is available.
Plus, consider your location. If you are staying in a business area, you have a better chance of getting an upgrade on a Friday or Saturday, as the hotel is likely busier with business travelers during the week.
Stay For Several Nights
It also helps if you are going to be staying multiple nights. The hotel will be more likely to provide an upgrade if they know you will be spending money using their services, especially if they have a spa or upscale restaurant attached to the property.
There may be more availability later in your stay. If you don’t an upgrade initially, you might want to try asking again a few days in. You may also mention that you don’t mind switching rooms should something become available.
Visit A New Hotel.
New hotels are often trying to build buzz for their properties. You may have a better chance of getting an upgrade as they are looking for people to generate positive reviews.
Loyalty Status Can Help.
Joining a hotel loyalty program and staying several times can help you build status. Another way of getting automatic elite status easily and quickly is with a co-brand hotel credit card. Elite status usually means perks like late checkout, complimentary room upgrades when available, and free nights.
Book With The Hotel Directly.
Using a third-party site can limit what can and can’t be done with your reservation. Engaging with the hotel directly can help improve your chances of an upgrade. If you can call or email the hotel, they may also be able to provide promotions. Let them know how thrilled you are about an upcoming stay.
Summary
A complimentary room upgrade is a privilege and can be based on availability and employee ability. Additionally, an upgrade can mean different things at different properties. For instance, upgrading can mean a room with a better view, a bigger room or a few extra perks like late checkout or free drinks. Hopefully, these tips will help you on your next hotel stay.
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