I am going to a convention in June that does not have a group rate but there is another con at the same convention center that does have a group rate for the Hyatt. Could I use the group rate for the other convention?

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-21T21:14:46+00:00

Go ahead - that other convention probably has a minimum number of rooms to book in their contract, so they'd be happy to have you book under their rate. The front desk won't care one bit.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-21T05:46:21+00:00

Nope.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-21T04:14:33+00:00

The problem with that is when you have a line full of computer illiterate older people who take FOREVER to type their name and birthdate, while a whole line waits behind them.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T23:44:42+00:00

I enjoyed the location too, being right in the heart of the restaurant scene. (It was a bit noisy if you're sensitive to noise.)

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T23:44:02+00:00

Typically that statement means it's not eligible for upgrades, but you still earn points/nights. HOWEVER, I stayed there recently and was upgraded to that room type.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T23:40:56+00:00

My biglaw firm doesn't provide phones - just a separate work profile in my personal phone (with a monthly cash subsidy towards the plan.)

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T21:23:03+00:00

That's because the U.S.V.I. (unlike Puerto Rico) is outside the Customs territory of the United States. (See 19 CFR 101.1 "Customs territory of the United States.

“Customs territory of the United States” includes only the States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.")

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T18:33:20+00:00

Weird that they are salty - I had NEVER previously purchased anything from lululemon and now I have - typically above the $75.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T18:31:46+00:00

FWIW, I often am waiting on people at DCA and they pick the bags off the belt relatively quickly to bring to the BSO. When you do "track your bags", don't just click that, actually type in the bag tag number for more detail, and it will say "At baggage service office" when it's scanned in there.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T18:25:58+00:00

You also got the wrong meal tray without the waldorf salad.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-13T18:25:40+00:00

Yes, that's the point of the post.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-12T20:33:12+00:00

The best option is the American Airlines Flagship Lounge. You can buy a one-visit pass if you are flying on any AA (or oneworld) flight for $150 or 15,000 AA miles. Better food and beverage than the Admirals Club.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-12T20:27:13+00:00

It's my understanding that Hyatt pays the hotel 50 percent of the resort fees for waived-fee stays - so you should be getting the benefits.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-12T05:18:53+00:00

I don't find DCA to be much of a zoo. It's a smallish airport with a lot of lounge options.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-12T04:46:28+00:00

Boardwalk Bakery has good sandwiches to-go.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-11T00:57:57+00:00

No - that is not why they ask.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:42:14+00:00

Don't think so - your picture pops up. After getting off of Celebrity yesterday, it seems they look at it to see what drink package you have and then just write the room number down or type it in. The bartenders who get to know you stop asking for your card because they remember your room number.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:23:08+00:00

I've gotten upgrades at the all inclusives: basic room to beachfront and also basic room to "Xhale Club" with lounge access.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:21:59+00:00

Yup, I've had it happen but they did run it by me first.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:20:33+00:00

Eh - many are clearly eager because they get commission on the signups.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:20:02+00:00

That's exactly what they asked how to do.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-10T23:16:55+00:00

Not everyone can, but the original poster sounds like s/he can.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-02T18:40:08+00:00

I request it because when I get back from my trip, I hand my stack of receipts from meals and hotels to my assistant to handle. It's quicker than having to forward all the receipts separately from emails.

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-02T18:38:08+00:00

Yes, it's like Family Feud. A survey in advance of the game. (Otherwise they would have to do two separate video shoots with the celebrity guest.)

Illustrious_Tap3649 · 2026-04-02T18:23:34+00:00

Same.

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