room upgrades when booked through hotwire

has anybody ever got free room upgrades at check in where the rooms were originally booked through hotwire/priceline/expedia? or do they only give out free room upgrades when you book with the hotel directly? thank you

room upgrades when booked through hotwire

I%26#39;m not sure I%26#39;ve ever got an upgrade to a much better room but I have found that if I ask nicely at check-in then (if available), I get the type of room that I ask for (eg in a certain tower or with a specific view or on a lower/higher floor or whatever) when I%26#39;ve booked through a third party.

room upgrades when booked through hotwire

I booked a trip through priceline at Bellagio and got a free upgrade to a fountain view room at check in. This was March 2005.

The hotels sell the worst rooms to outfits like hotwire etc. because they are low priced sales. An upgrade depends on a check in clerk in a very good mood that day.

We received an upgrade when booking through a third party @ CP. Just kindly ask and I mentioned that we were there for our 25th wedding anniversary(which was true). It was a great upgrade at no extra charge...PLUS....later in the day there was a knock on the door and CP gave us a nice gift bag with a small bottle of wine, wine glasses, and a cooler bag. COMPLIMENTARY! Always remember it doesn%26#39;t hurt to ask for anything. I say go for it.