Value Maximizing with Virtuoso Self-booking

More and more people are self-booking via My Virtuoso Webpage. I am very proud to be a Virtuoso member and don't mind if you book yourself, but I will be checking in with the hotel directly on your behalf when I am notified you booked referencing me as your agent.. So, please keep the following in mind so I can make and reinforce requests. Thanks to Gmail email scheduling, I will write an email soon after you book and schedule another to arrive around 72 hours prior to your check-in.

Remember, I am not just a Virtuoso Member, I am also a member of other elite programs that often overlap. In some cases I may even switch programs if it lowers price and/or adds value. (Such as increasing odds of an upgrade)

To help me maximize your value, keep the below in mind.

If possible, please let me know the time you expect to arrive and the time you plan to leave. Early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability) is a Virtuoso perk. The sooner we get those requests in, the better. If it is for a special occasion, let me know as well. Birthdays, anniversaries, even if it's just your first time in the destination.

Do you want a quiet room, one close to an elevator, a high floor, or a low floor? If you're going to miss your children or your dog, send me a picture, and I'll forward it.

There are two things I'd like to remind you about five-star hotels. First, they are staffed by hospitality professionals. The more opportunities you give them to be hospitable, the better they will do. I am not just a Virtuoso member; I have cultivated many other overlapping special relationships. Luxury travel is just as much a matter of who you know as what you know. I also will CC US sales managers when I make requests. If you are booking a Virtuoso partner, it's likely a high-quality and high-priced option. Generally speaking, the more a five-star hotel is communicated with, the better they will do for you