First, I scout around on the internet using the usual sites, travelocity etc. I also visit the chain hotel sites. At this point I have an idea what hotels are charging and what would be a good rate. Then I begin calling the hotels, directly. I ask for the reservation manager. I don't always get one but I ask. Then I ask for their best rate, I let them know I am shopping for rates. I also mention that I have an entertainment card, a Costco card, AAA or whatever they may need. I also ask if it is less on a different day if my travel dates are flexible. Ask about parking too, although I haven't done well with downtown parking lately. They charge, a lot!
Once I have a reservation I ask them to please email the confirmation. When I receive the confirmation I reply to an individual telling them that we are looking forward to our stay at their hotel.
Closer to the stay I email again to confirm and usually ask a question regarding the rooms. After I get a response I email back my thanks.
By the time I arrive, they know me! I've been polite and excited about their property.
So, when I check in...yes! The upgrade to the Executive King Suite.
Nothing like more bathrooms in your hotel room than in your home. An entry way, I don't have one of those at home! A walk in shower and soaker tub, robes, huge TVs, remote window shades on the floor to ceiling windows, a bar and a living room, with a low rate!
Seattle Grand Hyatt is recently refurbished and super clean. I like that. The staff is helpful and the view is great, at least from the 30th floor.
When we checked in, the manager came around the counter to introduce himself and give us his card so that if there was anything we needed during our stay we had a direct line. The bathrooms had phones so really, at any time we could have called. We didn't, but we could have.
*If true, leave a good review and name names of the staff that made your visit memorable. You may want to return.
4 comments:
AS my daughter would say:
SHUT UP!! You did NOT get that room... Tami here is what I'd like to ask. Can you do that very thing for me so that when Troy and I Have to go to the state Swim Meet on Feb 20- 22 we could stay cheap and FIRST CLASS....?? please oh please... just pretend it is you and I'm sure the Red Carpet will be rolled out for me when I exit my car. :) You are the Bombdiggity (another Amy term)
You are hysterical...I love it!
Lovely. It is true - get to know them and be nice...normally they have to deal with cranks so when a nice-y appears! Yay!
Sounds like a great trip!
Very helpful tip to getting a good room for a good rate....My daughter goes a different route. Her husband's last name is the name of a famous Italian family. Whenever they travel back to Italy she uses his whole name which sounds very impressive....when they get to the hotel and they ask him if he's someone from the family...he just tells them "I'd rather not talk about my family"....they always get the best suite in the house....
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