Question by Jamesio Scottio: What is the best way to get upgrades or freebies whilst on honeymoon, any tips anyone?
We have e-mailed the airline and the hotel asking for any chance of an upgrade, is this likely to succeed? Does anyone else have any suggestions?
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Answer by bla bla
I worked at the hotel reception desk during the summers when I was a student so have a little experience of it
Generally asking in advance doesn’t really work (at least for the hotel). You may get a bottle or wine or a discount on a meal if you eat in the restaurant but not much else
Naturally they want to keep the better rooms until the last minute to sell for the better price!.
Therefore I would say if you don’t get much luck getting any response back in advance then wait till you get there. Upon booking in, chat to the receptionist, be nice, polite, friendly etc. Ask if the hotel is fully booked or how busy it is. (If it’s quieter then you have a better chance of course of getting an upgrade than if it is busier) Then explain that you asked in advance and you would really like to surprise your wife with the upgrade but money is tight and “would anything be possible etc etc”. Bear in mind that a lot of hotel guests are bolshy and demanding so the nice guy is a refreshing change!
Bear in mind also that depending on her level, she may not be in the position to offer upgrades, so don’t be scared to ask for her boss or someone who is authorised to make this decision (again do this in a nice manner)
I does pay to ask and to be cheeky, but in a friendly manner and use to work with us!
Best of luck
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