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Hotel Room Upgrade Tips: Why the ‘Polite Ask’ is a Myth (and How to Actually Get a Suite)
Key Takeaways The “polite ask” isn’t useless, but it’s not a strategy. Upgrades are mostly decided by inventory + rules + the hotel’s system. Booking direct (and having even base-level loyalty) usually beats booking via third-party sites for upgrade priority. OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com often charge hotels ~15–25% commission, […]
