Hilton HHonors - Trinidad and Tobago Hiltons

Need some info on both:

Trinidad - is a taxi the best option from the airport? If so, how much?
I have a great rate on Executive level room. As a diamond, is there a possibility of an upgrade to a suite? I know there are no guarantees but just want to know if others got something more when they booked Executive level rooms.

Tobago - same question about transportation - is taxi my best option? and if so, how much?
I have reservation for a regular king room. What if any upgrades are given to a diamond at this property.

Thanks

Taxi to both.

Here are some threads on the hotels, specifically Tobago. We stayed at both on one trip. Try using the search function looking for "tobago" or Trinidad.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=799038&highlight=



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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131995&highlight=tobago

I am going to Trinidad (Port of Spain) for Memorial Day weekend Mileage Run and am staying at the Hilton in Trinidad on points. I have been in contact with the hotel via email and they are very helpful and responsive on things to do in the area. I will try to post a trip report when I return but then again it might not help you unless you are going after Memorial Day.

The Trinidad Hilton is a regular Business Hilton and a taxi would be your best option not to expensive as well. I can give you the number of a driver who also drove us around on the Island on our free afternoon. He will then be wating for you at the airport. Airport Hotel will take anywhere between 30 inutes and 90 minutes dependnig on what time of day your ar traveling.
We got an upgrade to the Executive room and floor. Lounge is small but breakfast is sufficient and you can sit outside

Tobago is a resort Hotel and I woudl suggest you rent a car if you are going to stay a couple of days. It is remote from anywhere (small ilands but still)
Upgrades (as we got is a room with a whirlpool on the balcony. Als we got a treat everyday round 5pm based on my diamond status. They only have about 12 of those rooms so you do need a bit of luck. Otherwise just ask for someting on the third floor (reception level) and close by. You can have a long walk if being placed in the remote wings.

I have been in contact with the hotel via email and they are very helpful and responsive on things to do in the area. I will try to post a trip report when I return but then again it might not help you unless you are going after Memorial Day.

not so for me. i e-mailed twice and no reply.

btw, we will be there in mid june so any report will help. thanks and have great time and a roti;)

The Trinidad Hilton is a regular Business Hilton and a taxi would be your best option not to expensive as well. I can give you the number of a driver who also drove us around on the Island on our free afternoon. He will then be wating for you at the airport. Airport Hotel will take anywhere between 30 inutes and 90 minutes dependnig on what time of day your ar traveling.
We got an upgrade to the Executive room and floor. Lounge is small but breakfast is sufficient and you can sit outside

Tobago is a resort Hotel and I woudl suggest you rent a car if you are going to stay a couple of days. It is remote from anywhere (small ilands but still)
Upgrades (as we got is a room with a whirlpool on the balcony. Als we got a treat everyday round 5pm based on my diamond status. They only have about 12 of those rooms so you do need a bit of luck. Otherwise just ask for someting on the third floor (reception level) and close by. You can have a long walk if being placed in the remote wings.

thanks, great info.

fortunately i do have a great rate for exec level room in pos so no worries there. hoping that perhaps we'll get upped to suite? ;)

just a regular room at the tobago loc so hopefully we'll get the jacuzzi room.

i will e-mail a week before or so. i do have diamond status.

and yes, please pm the drivers number. thanks