How to Get a Hotel Room Upgrade

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Let management know if you’re planning your stay to celebrate a special occasion like a honeymoon

   They will be more likely to look for an upgrade for you in hopes that you enjoy your celebration and tell others about their great service.
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   Step 2: anniversary or birthday.

   This will give you a better chance at many hotels of finding a free upgrade. , Booking direct saves the hotel money in commissions.
   
   You may be more likely to get a hotel room upgrade if the hotel saved the money on reservation fees. , Some hotels will upgrade based on a waiting list so that their other less expensive rooms are open for walk-in customers. , Frequent the same hotels if you enjoy them.
   
   Make sure the staff and management of the hotel realizes you are a frequent stayer by being friendly and letting them know you’ve been there before or you’ll be back again.
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   Step 3: Book a mid-value room to start with.

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   Step 4: Reserve your room directly with the hotel.

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   Step 5: Ask to be put on an upgrade list by calling the hotel before your check in date.

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   Step 6: Be a loyal friend to hotels you like.

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