Ricky Zhang February 6, 2022

Video: How I Get Free Hotel Upgrades Every Time (Suite Talking)

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One of the best benefits of hotel elite status is the ability to receive complimentary room and suite upgrades when you stay with a hotel.

With suite upgrades in particular, putting in a little bit of legwork on your end – also known as the art of “suite-talking” – can significantly increase your chances of securing an upgrade, while also giving you the chance to score amazing upgrades to a hotel’s biggest and best suites.

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Ricky’s love for travelling and learning more about the world is unbounded. He’s on a mission to document and understand every square inch of the globe, and travelling on points will be an essential tool along his journey.

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