Hilton HHonors - Diamond does matter - got into sold out hotel




pitflyer
May 31, 03, 12:16 pm
As my first experience with Hilton where I threw my Diamond status 'around' myself and three colleagues were trying to get into a Hampton Inn that was sold out for a week due to an important conference. My colleagues, non-Diamonds, failed, but I was able to get in (paying rack, but still only 25% more expensive than my regular rate) for the whole week after talking to the manager.

I was very pleased since the only other hotel that I could get into was nearly 20 minutes away. In my case I asked for my email to be forwarded to the hotel directly, which it was by hilton reservations, and then the manager called me back.

With the recent changes at Marriott I am considering going back to them, but for now I'm sticking with Hilton. Kudos!


777 global mile hound
May 31, 03, 10:35 pm
just curious as to what particular changes to Marriott you were referring to?

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AA & Starwood,Marriott Platinum
Hyatt, Hilton Diamond
Swissotel Club Gold
U/A 1k

pitflyer
Jun 1, 03, 2:06 pm
as noted in USAToday and posted in the Marriott bboards, Marriott now gives elite point bonuses at all chains. THere are supposedly other benefits but it's hard to say if they are worth anything or not.




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