http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:38:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1019164-invitation-only-surveys.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:18 GMT Are they worth it to get some extra points? Or not worth the aggravation? Are they worth it to get some extra points? Or not worth the aggravation? ]]> Hilton HHonors Eujeanie http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1019164-invitation-only-surveys.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1019132-trip-report-hgi-denver-airport-aurora-co.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:53 GMT Location: The Garden Inn is located in a cluster of hotels right by where Pena Blvd becomes I-70. It's next to among others a Hyatt Place. Luckily there are a bunch of restaurants including Applebees and Ted's Montana Grille nearby. Parking was ample.

Hotel: Property was standard for a Garden Inn. High ceilinged lobby, small breakfast area and a nice sitting area with a couple of fireplaces. There was a business center with three computers and an indoor pool. My only complaint was that the conference room we had our meetings in was next to the pool (and has windows showing the pool for some odd reason) and the level of nosie was high.

Check In: I was part of a group of 30 showing up all with the same company. Check in was rushed and I was not welcomed as an elite member. I was given my preprinted folio with coupon for water and breakfast though.

Room: Standard king size room which felt small after my upgraded Hampton Inn room last week. Internet worked fine. TV was an old Zenith model that had really poor color. View was of the parking lot. Shower took a long time to get hot.

Other: Breakfast was very good. Helpful staff quickly offered me anything from the grille and coffee (I took tea of which they had a large selection) and the food from the buffet was all really good. I wish the dining room was a bit bigger.

Overall a good hotel. Our company rate was $109 for the night. I'd stay here again. ]]> Hilton HHonors CMK10 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1019132-trip-report-hgi-denver-airport-aurora-co.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018893-do-any-hhonors-sfo-properties-offer-park-fly-rate-points.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:04:52 GMT I'm wondering if there is some unpublished award that some SFO airport properties may offer with extended parking at some point surcharge over a standard award. ]]> Hilton HHonors Eastbay1K http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018893-do-any-hhonors-sfo-properties-offer-park-fly-rate-points.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018839-sticky-finger-maid.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:09 GMT First night this week in a Hampton I left some pocket change on my dresser, it wasnt more than $.75, and left for the day. I wasnt too concerned as I do it often, I have never lost even a penny. I came back, it was gone. At this point I thought,... First night this week in a Hampton I left some pocket change on my dresser, it wasnt more than $.75, and left for the day. I wasnt too concerned as I do it often, I have never lost even a penny. I came back, it was gone.

At this point I thought, okay Dan_E, maybe you actually took it with you. So, on day 2 I left the previous days accumulation of pocket change, again, about $.75. It was in the same place, and I left. Yep, you guessed it, it was gone.

So, did I rush down to the lobby and report this? Nope. Day 3 I actually moved the change way across the room and layed it on a different table in a different spot. Yeah, no surprse, but the $.50 was gone, too.

So finally I was clear in my mind it wasnt a fluke, I went to the desk and asked the policy if a maid is to find money in her room. She of course said its to not touch it. I told them to review their policy, and make sure that their staff followed whatever it was.

I wasnt trying to bait the staff, but in hindsight I wonder if the maid could have honestly thought I was a cheapskate tipping her? What do ya'll think? ]]> Hilton HHonors Dan_E http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018839-sticky-finger-maid.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018835-hilton-honors-best-card-me.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:20:18 GMT I have browsed this forum for years but haven't posted much. I see a lot of people prefer Starwood over HH

I may pay for 3 nights a year in a hotel so the way I earn is using my Visa/AMEX card for all of my purchases.

I spend about 25K a year on the Amex which gives me Gold status and about $7k on the Visa. There is no annual fee on either card which I believe I would have to pay on the Sheraton Amex and Marriot Visa

WIth Hilton I can 4 free nights a year at a cat 5 or 6 hotel for 125K points which is about the total number of points I get a year.

I can't see how I could possibly pull that off with Starwood or Marriot.

If I'm missing something please let me know

Thanks ]]> Hilton HHonors flyer4512 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018835-hilton-honors-best-card-me.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018737-family-policy-50-off-kids-room.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:16:31 GMT The "Family Policy" says that a second room for the kids is only 50% of the price. However when you then choose 2 rooms (with 2adults+2kids) it keeps it at full price. How do you get it to give the discount? Or do they give you a credit/refund at the hotel? ]]> Hilton HHonors kryten22uk http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018737-family-policy-50-off-kids-room.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018710-doubletree-times-square-tg-parade.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:19:44 GMT I am diamond with rewards reservation booked for Thanksgiving Week. Although I realize that the paid/package rooms will likely get most of the rooms with the best views, I was hoping someone could provide some pointers on what rooms numbers to look... I am diamond with rewards reservation booked for Thanksgiving Week. Although I realize that the paid/package rooms will likely get most of the rooms with the best views, I was hoping someone could provide some pointers on what rooms numbers to look for. I have two young girls that will want to see as much as possible.

Alternatively, does anyone know if you can see the parade route from the lounge? (assuming they have one) ]]> Hilton HHonors ThompsonBr http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018710-doubletree-times-square-tg-parade.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018676-diamond-force-questions-award-ressies.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:28 GMT How exactly does one go about getting a Diamond Force for Award Ressies?

We've tried requesting a Diamond Force for the Hilton Bentley Miami Beach for 6 nights in early March 2010. The hotel is mostly blocked off due to a convention (suites are available, as are ocean view rooms which apparently don't count as standard rooms).

The Diamond Desk is telling me we can't request a Diamond Force because no standard rooms are available, and there are other rooms available to book otherwise at higher rates.

Is this correct?

If the hotel was completely sold out would we then be able to get a Diamond Force on a standard room?

What is the proper context to be able to request a Diamond Force on an Award Ressie?

:confused: ]]> Hilton HHonors Sabre1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018676-diamond-force-questions-award-ressies.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018564-opinion-doubletree-disney.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:19:53 GMT Need some opinions about the Doubletree on Disney. It is either that or the HIlton on lake Buena Vista and I have not stayed at either. Opinions please. Anyone have any experience staying at the Doubletree on Disney? I have a choice between it... Need some opinions about the Doubletree on Disney. It is either that or the HIlton on lake Buena Vista and I have not stayed at either. Opinions please.

Anyone have any experience staying at the Doubletree on Disney? I have a choice between it and a hilton/hampton on Lake Buena Vista and have never stayed at either. I won't be doing Disney, just staying there and I know its close to downtown disney if I recall. How is the hotel? ]]> Hilton HHonors SimpleManToo http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018564-opinion-doubletree-disney.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018530-very-nice-welcome-email.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:45:25 GMT I'll copy and paste. I thought it was extremely nice for a holiday week to send this to guests. Above and beyond in my opinion.
Good afternoon,

Allow me to introduce myself, I am the General Manager of the Hampton Inn Dade City/Zephyrhills. We are looking forward to your arrival next week. I wanted to personally invite you a get together that we are starting this year on Thursday, Thanksgiving day. From 2pm-6pm, we will be serving our Thanksgiving dinner buffet style to all our registered guests. So, should you not have prior plans, or if you just can't get enough turkey..., we would love to have you celebrate the holiday with us. Also, while you are here at the hotel, if there is anything that you need, please do not hesitate to ask.


Yours in Service,
David E. Loomis
General Manager
Hampton Inn Dade City-Zephyrhills
13215 US Hwy 301
Dade City, FL 33525
t: 352-567-5277
f: 352-567-5776

Our Hotel is ranked in the top 10% of all Hampton Inn's for 2009 for our service and accommodations, and we are ranked 8th in the state of Florida.

Kudos to this manager! ]]> Hilton HHonors mscoachung http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018530-very-nice-welcome-email.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018455-hilton-could-care-less.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:13:12 GMT Does anyone else feel Hilton could care less if you are loyal to them or not? I have been a Diamond memeber for at least 2 years and I feel they could care less anymore. They keep raisng the number of stays to become a diamond and now they are going... Does anyone else feel Hilton could care less if you are loyal to them or not? I have been a Diamond memeber for at least 2 years and I feel they could care less anymore. They keep raisng the number of stays to become a diamond and now they are going to raise points for a free night.
I stay with another hotel chain every so often and I feel they care more about gaining my respect to stay with them. They even offered to match the Diamond status for a year so I can achieve a good status with them.
I have 24 stays right now and not sure if I want to get the other 4. I just feel after 28 stays you may get 2 night free and a higher class Hilton. There is nothing free there. ]]> Hilton HHonors nikki721 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018455-hilton-could-care-less.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018394-amex-hhonors-other-reward-cards-no-points-months-paid-late.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:57 GMT I just saw this article on Yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20...edit_card_fees

Here's the gist of it:
American Express Co. is sending notices to customers who hold its cobranded cards with Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Hilton Hotels and Starwood Hotels, that beginning in January rewards won't be transferred to loyalty accounts with those partners if you are late paying your bill.

You'll be hit with a $29 reinstatement fee if you want the rewards back. That fee is on top of the late-payment fee — $19 or $38 depending on your balance. A penalty interest rate, currently 27 percent, would be assessed on future balances.

:D Better make those payments on time! ]]> Hilton HHonors Drop_Bear http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018394-amex-hhonors-other-reward-cards-no-points-months-paid-late.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018359-appropriate-compensation-internet-outages.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:58:01 GMT I stayed for seven nights at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Toronto. The service was excellent, the hotel was clean and well cared for. I was generally pleased with my stay. Only problem: For two nights, the internet (included in the room... I stayed for seven nights at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Toronto.

The service was excellent, the hotel was clean and well cared for. I was generally pleased with my stay.

Only problem: For two nights, the internet (included in the room rate; I didnt pay extra for it) was out in the hotel. In both cases, the front desk staff were apologetic. But despite their apologies, I was in town on business, and I needed access to the internet.

What would appropriate compensation be in such a case?

(If it matters, my room rate was about $160/night AI. Also, I am now HHonors Gold, though at the time I was Silver.) ]]> Hilton HHonors BarkinJ http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018359-appropriate-compensation-internet-outages.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018353-new-outer-west-london-hilton.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:08 GMT Drove past this last night and cannot see anything posted about it before.

Hilton Syon Park, in Brentford, W. London, due to open later this year. It's on the M4/A4 corridor, near large corporates like GSK, Allianz, News International, etc. and pretty close to LHR.

Here's some info. ]]> Hilton HHonors Dakota http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018353-new-outer-west-london-hilton.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018318-hilton-kazakhtan-2010-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:36 GMT I don't remember seeing this, but along with Madrid, Moscow, Mallorca and three new Italian hotels in Bari, Matera and Palermo, Kazakhtan gets a new Hilton.http://www.finchannel.com/Commercial..._in_Kazakhtan/ ]]> Hilton HHonors jabez http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1018318-hilton-kazakhtan-2010-a.html