Slipping a Rolled Up Bill

[KingDan]

At a chess tournament 4th of July Weekend the chess rate at the Sheraton was 89.xx plus tax and [censored]

He asked if it would be possible to get a suite for the chess rate. "No they are all booked." Guy takes out a 50, shakes her hand. "Oh, one just opened up sir."

[DrewDevil]

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Did this 3 years ago at Paris.

Walked up to check-in. Slipped the hundo and inquired if there were any "free" upgrades available. Clerk went to check with his supervisor. In reality, I believe they were splitting the tip and deciding how much of an upgrade was appropriate.

Long story -short. Instead of the $135/night standard room I was upgraded to a $350/night suite. The suite was equipped with 2 baths, one with jacuzzi, wetbar, workstation, etc. Services included twice daily maid service complete with fresh flowers, turn down service and key to the concierge suite. Additionally, I was assigned a host. I had limo service wherever I wanted to go and if reservatons or show tickets were required just had to make one call. This was for a 4 night stay. A real SUITE deal.

One word of advice. If you want to live like a high roller you have to tip like one. The greasing of palms does not stop at teh front desk.

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That's one of the coolest things I've ever heard.