How to Get Free Suite Upgrades in Hotels
If you travel regularly for work, you won't get to stay in the presidential suite like your VIP boss does, but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself. Working for UHNW individuals can be stressful, so you owe it to yourself to live it up and relax.
When checking into a hotel, get your boss situated first. You can get to work after your boss leaves the front desk with their room key.
It's straightforward to get upgraded to a suite if you follow these steps:
It may be hard to believe, but front desk agents rarely receive tips — even at 5-star hotels. So, they will be very grateful to you.
At the VERY LEAST, the front desk agent will get you a room with a view or the best room available in your room category. Usually, they will upgrade you to the next room category –- or to a suite. It's that simple and easy.
P.S. The "special occasion" story doesn't work. It never has. Many people tell the front desk agent that it's their birthday or wedding anniversary to try to get an upgrade. In that case, they won't care because six people have already tried it before you that day. MONEY TALKS!
When checking into a hotel, get your boss situated first. You can get to work after your boss leaves the front desk with their room key.
It's straightforward to get upgraded to a suite if you follow these steps:
- Put your best "sad face" on and tell the front desk clerk you've had a very hard day. Watch their facial indicators and body language. Do they feel empathy for you? Based on your rapport with the front desk person, gauge whether or not you will need to use a $10 or $20 bill -- have one of each in either pocket so you don't have to pull out a wad of cash.
- Discreetly tip the front desk agent, saying, "I would very deeply appreciate it if you could try and get me a nice room because I really need to unwind from a 14-hour day."
It may be hard to believe, but front desk agents rarely receive tips — even at 5-star hotels. So, they will be very grateful to you.
At the VERY LEAST, the front desk agent will get you a room with a view or the best room available in your room category. Usually, they will upgrade you to the next room category –- or to a suite. It's that simple and easy.
P.S. The "special occasion" story doesn't work. It never has. Many people tell the front desk agent that it's their birthday or wedding anniversary to try to get an upgrade. In that case, they won't care because six people have already tried it before you that day. MONEY TALKS!