How I Get Those Crazy Hotel Upgrades

Have you ever wondered how people achieve those crazy cool upgrades when visiting hotels? Sometimes those upgrades are worth exponentially more than the original room that was booked. How do people do it? James explains the different types of hotel upgrades, reveals his secret to achieving awesome upgrades BEFORE setting food on property and checking-in, and articulates why knowing about an upgrade ahead of time is important.
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[@privateupgrades]

we love Upgrades and do them daily

[@JenniferSparksSavoy]

Thank you for this video! I found 10 suite night awards in my Bonvoy account and I didn’t know what to do with that lol This answered a lot of my questions. Did castle in Orlando upgrade you?

[@Coolist]

Hey Jenn! From my recollection, my room at Castle was standard, or pretty standard. I usually only use my Suite Nights at 5 star hotels, which allows me to fully maximize their worth.

[@jonathaneden1054]

Great video, but there’s another way! If you place your reservation through a Marriott STARS/Luminous member travel agency (of which I am one), you’ll receive a guaranteed upgrade, subject to availability!

[@Coolist]

Thanks Jonathan! The brands affiliated with the Luminous package are some of the best in the industry, and the most elite within the Marriott ecosystem!

[@cad6095]

Can you not select one suite, then if it’s returned, try again for another one?

[@karenmandel4547]

Have their players card ( well used ) AND have The Hotels credit card or sometimes a high status credit card does it for you.

[@scott21784]

Am I able to make multiple reservation and cancel when I'm not upgraded?

[@DefSquadFan]

Only if you book a fully refundable rate. Otherwise it's a hassle and up to management.

[@stevear83]

Upgrades are total BS on Marriott. Total.