How do I request certain accommodations at a hotel?

Most discounted hotel reservations are usually "you get what you get" kind of a deal, and can't really change much in terms of your accommodations. I find that if you actually take the time to call the hotel at which you're staying, ... by bidding on whatever room is available at whatever hotel has space, because you don't care where you stay and what your room is like. If you have specific requests, then you need to find and book a specific room at a specific hotel. ...