Hilton HHonors - Customized luggage tag offer?!!

I have never seen this: Just about to make my 4 stays in 90 days + HH Amex challenge for Gold, having stayed at silver forever...and today's mail brought an offer I couldn't refuse..."Book online at hampton.com using any American Express Card between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 and receive exclusive online access to create a custom luggage tag at yourhamptontag.com."

Cute idea -- you get to upload an image if you want, or use their stock images if you feel uninspired (or paranoid - family pix not recommended for this one, other than favorite dog, cat or gerbil).

Since I made 3 reservations last week -- all using HH Amex, and at least one won't cancel :rolleyes:, I leapt at it. It looks as if the actual stay is required, but that's a bit ambiguous. "Must result in a paid stay by January 5, 2008" in small print, but "Two copies of your new tag will soon arrive at your door - while we wait for your arrival at our door" - so if you get the tags, and then cancel the stay, do they come to repo the tags?? I don't plan to do that, but as a contract-reader and -writer, I wonder...

I got the letter today, got to read the details ^ :)

Well, here I am reading about this - at a Hampton Inn & Suites, booked with my HHonors Platinum AMEX. We'll see... Is this for new bookings made during the eligibility period, or do old ones count, I wonder?

Nope! My confirmation number for tonight's stay was rejected. I tried one later this year, and it worked - now to get home and my image bank!

I didn't get the offer, so THANKS FOR POSTING IT HERE!! I booked my rooms for the next 2 weeks a few weeks ago and it took my confirmation # without having to re-book my stay.

I have not seen a targeted HH offer for years. Personally a personalized HI luggage tag is far down on my list of HH offer desires but YMMV.

MisterNice

One of my colleagues has a HI luggage tag, and has done for at least a year. I haven't taken a close look at it but it is certainly HI branded.

I have not seen a targeted HH offer for years. Personally a personalized HI luggage tag is far down on my list of HH offer desires but YMMV.

MisterNice

I wasn't targeted either, but just went to the website & put in a confirmation # and it worked for me. I wonder if there's a limit on them, and if previous stays between 11/1 and now will work. I have 3 from 11/1 through yesterday, but haven't had time to check to see if they will get me tags or not.

Some real "fun" could be had with interesting images and witty slogans. :D

I just tried it for an existing confirmation and it worked.

Thanks for the post! I used a confrmation number from back in January. No problems. The only problem I had was that I ended up spending almost an hour on it (coulnd't make up my mind).

Not to be taken in the wrong way, but could you make a reservation, give it a couple of hours to propagate, get your tag, and then due to unforeseen circumstances cancel?

Worked great for me!! I have a few more reservations in the next couple of weeks so I'll try for a couple of home and business sets.

I put in a confirmation number for a stay from October and it went all the way through the process... same for two other confirmation numbers from stays in September... we'll see if anything comes in the mail.

I did one with a B787, one with an Audi TT Logo, and one with a FlyerTalk Logo and my screenname as the messgae. Hopefully we'll see how they all turn out.

Not to be taken in the wrong way, but could you make a reservation, give it a couple of hours to propagate, get your tag, and then due to unforeseen circumstances cancel?

I do not think that will work. I tried to put in a reservation number of a valid stay at a Hampton Inn payed by AmEx, but it has not yet posted as a past stay on the hilton site yet. I could not use it as an entry into getting myself a tag. So I used an older confirmation instead.

Did anyone else get this message:

"Thank you for taking the time to submit your recent luggage tag order through yourhamptontag.com. It looks great!

While we were processing your tags on behalf of Hampton, the information you entered on the back of your tag was inadvertently deleted (don't you love technology?). We would appreciate it if you would click on the link below and re-submit this information so we can complete your tags as originally entered. Please respond by 5:00 p.m. CT on 11/19/07, so that the processing of your tags will not be delayed.

Note: If you elected to leave the back of your tags blank, simply hit the submit button at the end of the form, leaving the fields blank.

We look forward to getting this updated for you. As a gift for your inconvenience, we’d like to offer you one of the following:

1) 250 bonus Hilton HHonors® points

OR

2) Another set of complimentary luggage tags (in addition to your first order)

Choose your gift by following the resubmission link below. If you choose the Hilton HHonors points, you will need to enter your HHonors number in the field provided. If you choose the complimentary luggage tags, we'll send you a special code to access the yourhamptontag.com site again so you can build another set."

I've just made a couple using old confirmation numbers. Have a couple more HI reservations I could dig up too...

...one with a FlyerTalk Logo and my screenname as the messgae.

Where did you get a decent FT logo, that's a great idea?!? The ones on the top of every page have the "Home, Forums, Members" bar that I don't want to have to erase out.

I did one for my college, my work and of my brother who passed way too young last year.

Did anyone else get this message:

"Thank you for taking the time to submit your recent luggage tag order through yourhamptontag.com. It looks great!

While we were processing your tags on behalf of Hampton, the information you entered on the back of your tag was inadvertently deleted (don't you love technology?). We would appreciate it if you would click on the link below and re-submit this information so we can complete your tags as originally entered. Please respond by 5:00 p.m. CT on 11/19/07, so that the processing of your tags will not be delayed.

Note: If you elected to leave the back of your tags blank, simply hit the submit button at the end of the form, leaving the fields blank.

We look forward to getting this updated for you. As a gift for your inconvenience, we’d like to offer you one of the following:

1) 250 bonus Hilton HHonors® points

OR

2) Another set of complimentary luggage tags (in addition to your first order)

Choose your gift by following the resubmission link below. If you choose the Hilton HHonors points, you will need to enter your HHonors number in the field provided. If you choose the complimentary luggage tags, we'll send you a special code to access the yourhamptontag.com site again so you can build another set."

Same here. Hopefully I don't get another one after I resubmit the order.

Did anyone receive the tags already? I'm still waiting for my 2 pairs.

Did anyone receive the tags already? I'm still waiting for my 2 pairs.

Submitted my two on Nov 15; nothing yet

Thanks for the reminder - I just booked a HI stay, and used the confirmation number for this within about 30 minutes... ^

David

I don't recall when I submitted my requests, but it was after I read it here. The first one arrived today.

Just to report that the first set of tags has arrived in mail today (12/18). Still waiting for the second set. Thanks FT for my cool customized tags ^.

My first sets were at home when I got back last night, three sets, pretty nice. I think I have ordered about ten different sets. Sent them directly to my family members.

Thanks Hampton and Amex. ^

Well, as the OP here, I was getting a bit worried that my tags hadn't come, but they arrived Friday. My first visit wasn't until 10 days ago, though, so they probably waited until the Amex charge appeared...and now I am waiting for the tags from last Wednesday's stay.

No, I didn't need any more tags, but it's nice to have a few with a favorite photo on it!

I put in my request the day the promo started and got my tags yesterday.

Received mine in the past week or so.

Mine came today. Woo Hoo! a stocking stuffer for my wife @:-)

used the seal from my alma mater...nice.

altho, is it me or are they made very cheaply? I'm a fan of my AA luggage tags!

altho, is it me or are they made very cheaply? !

For the price, they seem to be a bargain. :D

Thanks, I have a stay coming up in January and just ordered a pair.

I just got mine yesterday. Even though I put on my address and the like, the back came to me blank. I just put in another order and hopefully they actaully put on my name and address this time.

Hilton should do what AA does and let members buy tags according to their elite level, or just buy a general HH tag.

I just got mine yesterday and they did a great job. Photo turned out perfect.

Thanks Hampton Inn and to the OP for the thread or I would have missed out!

Thanks for the reminder - I just booked a HI stay, and used the confirmation number for this within about 30 minutes... ^Tags came today, exactly as ordered.

I ordered another set over the weekend. Now I wish I had done more of my mattress runs in December instead of waiting until January!

Good job, H.I.! :)

David

I tried to finally do this today with some conf. #s from Nov and Dec and I got a screen that said the offer had expired and then I was redirected to the Hilton site

Got one set of mine today - they put the punch at the opposite end that I would prefer, but that's fixable!

Got two sets today and they look great. Thanks Hampton and FT!

I ordered three sets approx Nov 18th (was hoping to use them as stocking stuffers) but they have yet to be delivered. Anyone else not rec'd them yet? Do you think a phone call to diamond desk would result in any information?

Thanks!

two sets arrived about a week apart. very nice. thanks to op for letting us know about this offer and to Hampton and Hilton for the gift.
tom

I got my second set on Saturday, exactly as ordered.

Thanks OP, H.I., and American Express.

I like these so well, that I would pay to have some more done if I could find a place to order similar ones (obviously not H.I.! :D )

David

After I ordered my first set, I ordered two more sets, and these both came in and were printed up exactly correct. Too bad I can ask for more.

got mine a couple of days ago...really nice...thanks OP!

received 5 sets, then for some reason, received the same thing again. 10 sets.
they are very cool. Thanks

I got a new offer via em-mail a couple of weeks ago:

David

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Hello David,

Hampton Hotels® invites you to explore a fall getaway.

Whether you're just passing through, or staying for a bit, stay at any one of our more than 1,500 Hampton hotel locations and you will receive two complimentary Custom Luggage Tags. Hilton HHonors members will also receive 500 Hilton HHonors® bonus points!

Simply book on hampton.com with any American Express Card between September 5, 2008 and October 31, 2008 and complete your stay by November 2, 2008 and you will receive exclusive online access to create a set of two identical custom luggage tags. Be sure to use the promo code: BAGTAG when making your reservation.

You will receive an e-mail invite with a unique access link to our luggage tag creation website within 10 days from the completion of your stay.

Thank you for choosing Hampton and for using any
American Express Card. We love having you here®.

All the best,

Judy Christa-Cathey
Vice-President, Hampton Brand Marketing

P.S. Don't forget to use promo code: BAGTAG when booking!

Questions? Call us at 1-800-536-2012

I got a new offer via em-mail a couple of weeks ago:

David

================================================== ==
Hello David,

Hampton Hotels® invites you to explore a fall getaway.

Whether you're just passing through, or staying for a bit, stay at any one of our more than 1,500 Hampton hotel locations and you will receive two complimentary Custom Luggage Tags. Hilton HHonors members will also receive 500 Hilton HHonors® bonus points!

Simply book on hampton.com with any American Express Card between September 5, 2008 and October 31, 2008 and complete your stay by November 2, 2008 and you will receive exclusive online access to create a set of two identical custom luggage tags. Be sure to use the promo code: BAGTAG when making your reservation.

You will receive an e-mail invite with a unique access link to our luggage tag creation website within 10 days from the completion of your stay.

Thank you for choosing Hampton and for using any
American Express Card. We love having you here®.

All the best,

Judy Christa-Cathey
Vice-President, Hampton Brand Marketing

P.S. Don't forget to use promo code: BAGTAG when booking!

Questions? Call us at 1-800-536-2012

I got this offer too. I tried to make reservations last night and discovered that using the code raised my room rate by $5/night. When I removed the code, it returned to the original rate.

I got this offer too. I tried to make reservations last night and discovered that using the code raised my room rate by $5/night. When I removed the code, it returned to the original rate.Interesting. I looked at a sample booking and did not see this happen. Perhaps it is dependent on the property.

In any case, a useful caution.....

Thank you,
David