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Friday newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature luxury travel contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>,\u00a0series<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today (May 12, 2017):\u00a0Tips for getting a hotel room upgrade without\u00a0paying for it.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I\u00a0previously published my tips for getting the best deal at a luxury hotel<\/a>\u00a0(and save money). Today, I explain how\u00a0to score a premium room at a luxury hotel without having to pay for the upgrade. Although there are a few guaranteed ways to get a room upgrade, it most often requires a mix of skill, emotional intelligence and a considerable amount of luck.<\/p>\n

Here are the 10 best travel tricks to get a hotel room upgrade. And keep in mind that I can always arrange for you a confirmed upgrade at the time of booking at the world’s most luxurious hotel brand, Soneva<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Stay during the low season<\/b><\/h5>\n

Being smart about the date you purchase a hotel room can entitle you to an upgrade, without doing any extra work. Book a room during the off-peak season when rooms are likely to be available. Leisure hotels are often fully booked during school holidays or over weekends (especially when there\u2019s a big event or concert in town). On the contrary, hotels that cater to business clients have more availability during the weekend, increasing your chance for an upgrade.<\/p>\n


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2. Arrive late in the afternoon<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Arrive late in the afternoon \u2014 between 3pm and 5pm is ideal \u2014 when reception has a better idea of what rooms are likely to stay empty overnight (and the next days). As a result, you may just be bumped up to a more superior room.<\/p>\n


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3<\/strong>. Join a hotel loyalty program<\/b><\/h5>\n

Most hotel chains offer benefits for loyal customers. Joining a hotel’s loyalty program<\/a>\u00a0may entitle you to a room upgrade, depending on the status you have attained. I have previously explained the pros and cons of the most popular hotel loyalty programs:<\/p>\n