Business Platinum Card from American Express
130,000 MR points
Prince of Travel is the leading resource for using frequent flyer miles, credit card points, and loyalty programs to travel the world at a fraction of the price.
Join our Sunday newsletter below to get weekly updates delivered straight to your inbox.
Have a question? Just ask.
130,000 MR points
45,000 CIBC Aventura Points†
40,000 Scene+ points
35,000 RBC Avion points†
Uncategorized Oct 23, 2025
Reviews Jun 26, 2025
Deals Jun 18, 2025
I hate to say it, but this article is very weak…
You miss the big question of which continent you make these bookings. The situation changes dirastically depending on which part of the world you’re at, and what constitutes budget, luxury, etc.
Not to mention, the same brand may be completely night and day in terms of upgrades, treatment, and even quality across the board.
This article definitely needs a revision, as it’s not providing much useful content.
Sorry
100% Totally agreed. A courtyard in North America is totally different from a courtyard in Asia, eg. courtyard Phnom Penn, Cambodia. Should be more precise.
Mostly from seasonality and reports from other people about upgrades.
Very interesting post, Alex.
You write: « I would choose a mid-tier property over an entry-level one if I estimated a high chance of getting a suite upgrade ».
How do you estimate your chances at an upgrade?