Schmooze. Remember, the front desk is there to accommodate you. So make friendly and “ask nicely” for an upgrade, casually mentioning if you’re staying for a special event like a birthday or bachelor party.
Do your homework. Learn the names of the hotel’s better suites before you arrive. Asking for a specific room increases your odds of success. If you don’t know a suite’s name, still be specific. For instance, ask for a pool view instead of a “better” room. “This simplifies the clerk’s search.”
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.