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Old Aug 15, 2011, 1:36 pm
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kyunbit
 
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I don't think it is global, that hotel does not deserve to be a cat3. I believe the hotel can be had for ~$70 per night.

Originally Posted by Colonel Heero
I believe the rule have changed on Cat 3 VIP rewards. At least for Diamond, it is indeed 15% off 25,000 = 21,250.

Can someone also confirm if this is true for Silver and Gold?

For example, a Cat 3 hotel in Chicago for four nights:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
Rate details DIA STANDARD RM RWD
Diamond Only Standard points per night VIP discount applies to 4 or more nights LOS restrictions DO NOT apply;Applies to Standard Rooms only Q3FN / GMFN -search by cert # to confirm BARCRW-avl Fri/Sat/Sun only - valid 6 months from issue date BARCRW - search by cert # to confirm NO SHOWS WILL BE CHARGED MINIMUM DAILY RATE


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Room: 1 KING BED NON-SMOKING
DATE Price per night TOTAL (USD)
01 Sep 2011 21,250 points 21,250 points
02 Sep 2011 21,250 points 21,250 points
03 Sep 2011 21,250 points 21,250 points
04 Sep 2011 21,250 points 21,250 points
Room Subtotal: 85,000 points
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