How To Do The Hotel $20 Room Upgrade Trick

JerryP said:
:yawn: OMG, this thread has been here for 3 years. As the bowl of petunias said, "not again?"

Usually all you have to do to get an upgrade anything is to be friendly and ask. :sleep:
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:sus: Uhhh...Jerry? YOU bumped it! :confused: The last post was from June 26th LAST YEAR!
 
Let's let this "deal" die off...

I actually tried this for the first and last time at Mandalay Bay this weekend. I did it against my better judgement, and had already paid for a super suite there so it was just plain silly. She kept my 20 and gave me the room I paid for. I actually got a "downgrade" and had to come back to a different person to get my king bed I paid for vs. the queen bed she snuck us into. Lesson learned, and I'll never do this again. It seemed like a "schmoozy" way of getting things done anyway. I love to tip for great service, and even tip the maids. I'll never try the "sneaky tip" action again though... Just be nice.
 
I think you need to be more direct instead of just handing over the money. But I probably still wouldn't try this. Would rather look for good deals elsewhere with no surprises. Doesn't seem like that much of a deal in most cases.
 
Why do people keep digging this back up out of the ancient posts?
Can we delete or lock this thread? lol geez...
It wasnt a "deal" to start with.
 
even BETTER!

I found it's even MORE effective if the folded bill is a Benjamin!

:teeth:
 
ccomstock said:
I actually tried this for the first and last time at Mandalay Bay this weekend. I did it against my better judgement, and had already paid for a super suite there so it was just plain silly. She kept my 20 and gave me the room I paid for. I actually got a "downgrade" and had to come back to a different person to get my king bed I paid for vs. the queen bed she snuck us into. Lesson learned, and I'll never do this again. It seemed like a "schmoozy" way of getting things done anyway. I love to tip for great service, and even tip the maids. I'll never try the "sneaky tip" action again though... Just be nice.
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OUCH!

:rant:
 
Better Idea

Stay home.

Put the $20 in your pocket.

Win/Win
 
Fugetaboutit.

Save gas, save more than $20, remember the Golden Rule, have more fun than trying a simple scam. Stay at home, or just be sweet, and see what happens.
 
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Stay in old Vegas. We got 2 nights for $38 at El Cortez and with a minimal amount of gaming (less than 100 with a little success) we got 2 night comped... 4 nights for $38. Who cares about the bellagio if you're going for discount anyways?
 
I hope it works better than trying to give a hundred to a California Highway Patrolman.
 
Dare I point out this is not a deal? You can try bribing anyone anywhere. Your mileage will vary.
 
How is this back on the front page again? It's a bullshit post started over 10 years ago.
 
I just ask for 'any upgrades available'... 'whats the highest floor you can get me?'

works all the time.
 
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