[Irenic]

I think she was staying at the Capitol Hilton.

I am guessing that the hotel upgrade was not paid out of Cain’s pocket but was billed to the NRA.

[Ted Grant]

Also upgrades are often at the discretion of the check in clerk and subject to availability.

You don’t need $800 for an $800 upgrade. A $50 or $100 bribe will do the trick, particularly if you know someone in management who has done this for you before.