The responses here puzzle me. Previously I have got HH points and airline miles (was BMI then so don't know if its the same) on flights booked as part of an inclusive holiday. I used to phone the hotel to give them my HH number,
Am flying to Newcastle today and staying at the Hilton.. Hotel booked via BA.COM though after my flight. I have called ahead and given the hotel my HH number..
Am hoping/expecting to get the 500 HH points PLUS 2000 bonus for being Silver.. will be very miffed if I don't as the cost was the same as booking directly with Hilton its just BA had more room types available.