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How do you get a hotel upgrade?

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Who Has Leverage: Who controls upgrades at check-in?

Front-desk staff with discretion when rooms are free. Upgrades depend on availability and discretion; loyalty status helps. Source: Wikipedia – Hotel

The Best Move: Best move?

Ask politely, mention an occasion, and check in later in the day. Late check-in reveals spare rooms; friendliness makes saying yes easy. Source: Wikipedia – Hotel

The Trap: Trap?

Asking when the hotel is sold out. No spare rooms, no upgrade. Source: Wikipedia – Hotel

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