| Getting a hotel upgrade does not always cross | | | | ask for precisely what you would like, whether it is |
| people's minds when they get to their hotel, but | | | | an upgrade to a suite, a room with a view or |
| often it is not that hard to achieve if you know how. | | | | balcony, or a room near the pool. |
| Hotels are in the hospitality business and they want | | | | 4. Whether you book your hotel room on the |
| to make their costumer's happy if they want stay in | | | | telephone or via an online booking company, you will |
| business. | | | | need to understand something about the different |
| If there are empty rooms they often will be happy | | | | grades of rooms obtainable. So read up about what |
| to give upgrades if it means that you will be a | | | | the hotel has to offer before you leave for your trip. |
| satisfied customer, but they do not just give away | | | | 5. The time of the year is crucial. You can forget |
| up grades if you do not ask. Use the tips below and | | | | about getting an upgrade in the summer. Most hotels |
| you might find yourself with your free hotel upgrade. | | | | are full and do not require your business. During the |
| 1. The first thing you should do is talk to your front | | | | off season they want to try and fill their empty |
| desk clerk. You will want to be polite, and ask them | | | | rooms, so you have a much better chance of getting |
| directly that if they could give you any kind of | | | | your upgrade. |
| potential upgrades and if so you would like to be | | | | 6. Rather than asking to be ushered a presidential |
| considered for one. | | | | suite, ask a room with a view or one with a bigger |
| 2. Make sure that you are always nice. You do not | | | | floor plan. |
| want to ever demand something. They will not care | | | | These tips are easy to follow and just might land |
| how important you think you might be. | | | | you a better room. Don't expect to get an up-grade |
| 3. When you are requesting an upgrade be specific. It | | | | but do not be afraid to try. |
| helps if you have done your research and are able | | | | |