Can you get a good room or connecting deluxe rooms at check-in without paying extra, and what upgrades have travelers paid for?

From messages by 5 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 1 day ago

TL;DR

Travelers reported being offered a good room or connecting deluxe rooms without an upfront extra payment; one later gave $10 as a thank-you. In another report, reception rejected $10, quoted an $80 room rate and accepted $20.

What the community said

In one report, reception asked the guests to suggest an amount. They rejected $10, citing an $80 room rate, but accepted $20.

1 day ago $20 accepted; quoted rate $80

One traveler was shown the room on a plan and offered a change if she disliked it. She liked the room and gave $10 afterward as a thank-you, rather than paying extra in advance.

45 days ago $10 thank-you tip

Other guests were offered connecting deluxe rooms at check-in without an extra payment, so they did not need to negotiate a paid upgrade as they had planned.

45 days ago Connecting deluxe rooms