Fast track to gold in 4 stays- just one time ?
Greetings from a freezing cold Sweden ! I tried to use the "get gold in 4 stays" one time during june to august this summer , but had to cancel one stay. the result was that i didnt make it. Is this...
View ArticleNew York Hilton - Restaurant Renovations 2013
Just got this: On December 17, 2012 we will close the Marketplace Restaurant and Starbucks. Herb n Kitchen will debut at the Hilton New York in May 2013. During this interim period, the hotel will...
View ArticleDetroit for auto show Jan 14-16
Paid reservations are showing available, but I'd like an award stay. I am Diamond (!) Diamond desk offers can't seem to help. Any workaround? Anybody pulled this off somehow? Is Windsor Ont. a...
View ArticleAs a Diamond, do you typically ask for an upgrade?
I know that in a perfect world, the upgrade would automatically be given.... BUT, do you find yourself asking if a suite, high floor, or corner (or whatever) is available? Or, do you just take what...
View ArticleIs a last minute cash and HHonors pts rez possible?
Hi! We're taking our first long (overnight) drive with our 1-year old and have found some Hiltons along 1-95 where we could stay if she is not holding up too well. I have enough points for a cash and...
View ArticleNew member, first stays end of calendar year
I've just joined HHonors and will be staying in London on the 27th and in the Conrad in NY on the 29th. Having just noticed the "calendar year" idea for moving up the tiers, I'm a bit disappointed -...
View ArticleAdvice: Have 300k Hilton Points and Need Best Axon Redemption Options
Like the title says, I've recently accumulated 300k Hilton points through credit card signups and stays and I'm looking to burn them with the most advantageous AXON/GLON booking possible. Category 6 or...
View ArticleAXON ending 12/31?
Last night I called the DD to cancel a 4 night March AXON stay at the Miami Bentley. He said he would cancel the reservation but I should hang on to the AXON cert because AX was ending the program...
View ArticleWhy does my HH Gold card say valid until 3/2014?
But I called HH and they said I still need 4 more nights to qualify for Gold in 2013? I have been under the assumption that due to my Gold Challenge in the middle of the summer that I was qualifying...
View ArticleGLON and ALON
I have seen threads where these are mentioned and looked at the wiki thread. How does one get a GLON certificate? How does one learn about ALON rates? I have been diamond for 6 years now and have never...
View ArticleCustomer service - 25K points or free certificate?
Had some big problems at a Hilton property during my last stay. They are offering me either "25,000 HHonors bonus points or a free night certificate." I have about 250K points total. On the surface,...
View ArticleHampton Inn Fort Pierce-Empty Suite Shop
I have been here 8 times this year...IT started depleted and has gotten increasingly worse. Why would they not want to sell Snickers and Doritos? It was almost completely empty the last time I was...
View ArticleShould I book thru Hilton directly or Travelocity for this stay?
I will traveling to the Hilton, Clearwater Beach, FL hotel January 27th thru Feburary 1st. If I book on Hilton.com the total rate including Resort Fee is $1294.64 ($203.00 per night). Travelocity city...
View ArticleWhat's the rationale behind giving Diamond to big spenders?
Sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseum. As you all know well, Hilton is the only major hotel chain that gives the highest tier to big spenders--initially to the members of Amex-Surpass who spend...
View ArticleNeed 300 base points for Diamond
I'm not close on the nights nor stays, but I only need 300 more base points to make Diamond. Do i need to stay overnight or can I go to the local Hilton and order lunch/dinner at the restaurant and...
View ArticleDoubletree Goa
Has anyone stayed at the Doubletree by Goa ? We are planning a holiday in Jan...and first time to North Goa... Any suggestions ?
View ArticleQuick Status Question
Sorry I can't find it on search, though I know it has been mentioned before. I need 2 stays by EOY to maintain gold. Can I get 2 rooms at same hotel on same night and have it count as 2 stays?
View ArticleHilton is best hotel program/credit card combo on earnings! (my study)
Extremely slow work day today as everyone (even the locals!) head out for the holidays, so had some time to answer a question that's been nagging at me: First, everyone has a value per point calc for...
View ArticlePremium Room Award Rates/ Points
I have been looking for Hiltons to stay at internationally in January 2013. I can not seem to find a thread anywhere that lists current best deals for Hilton for their Premium room awards. Back at the...
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