Hilton Family MVP Rate - Page 3

Stripe · Apr 6, 10, 9:07 pm

I have reserved via the MVP web site at their lower rates a number of times with no problems. Usually the only condition appears to be that you must have a HHonors number. Only once did they say you had to have some sports affiliation and I did not book the room then.

As for the fast track to Gold promo I have no experience.

aduncan · Apr 7, 10, 7:51 am

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I'm currently staying at the Hilton Kensington in London. I'll let you know if this stay counted after I check out.

The stay posted and it counted.

fishnfly · Apr 7, 10, 4:44 pm

"Press Credentials are required at check in."

So, basicly, if you use it and don't have press credentials, you are cheating. Sorry to put it boldly, but when we cheat as a public, we all lose in the end.

I happen to have press credentials and I worked hard for them.

If they didn't have that stipulation, it would simply be a 'good deal for all', and I guess it's partially Hilton's fault for not saying so until you get to the last step.

I don't know... things like this just bug me. I guess we all try to get a good deal, but it's just not intended for everyone.

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I've had a lot of great success using the MVP link over the years but I'm starting to notice more and more properties seem to opt-out of the rate structures.

Uh huh....

fishnfly · Apr 7, 10, 4:51 pm

Am I going to get beat up? LOL... As a forum owner myself, I usually call this kind of post "reply regret".

Yep. I got it!

gleff · Apr 7, 10, 5:09 pm

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Originally Posted by fishnfly

"Press Credentials are required at check in."

So, basicly, if you use it and don't have press credentials, you are cheating. Sorry to put it boldly, but when we cheat as a public, we all lose in the end.

I happen to have press credentials and I worked hard for them.

Well, as the author of the View from the Wing column at BoardingArea.com...

Hey, Randy, can I get press credentials?

But let's step back, before moralizing about how only press should use this rate, why would a chain offer a special press rate? Favorable coverage maybe? Where's the morality in that?

fishnfly · Apr 7, 10, 6:10 pm

True, that.
But I guess that I try to do right most times, and play by the rules, because it just seems to come back at me, either way, good or bad.

If someone else does bad, it doesn't seem to affect me. That's their biz.

travelinfoo · Apr 7, 10, 6:39 pm

So if we're freelancers, we can't take advantage of it? I don't have any press ID but I certainly have had articles picked up. Doesn't that count?

Keyser · Apr 13, 10, 5:26 am

welcome to ft mmo....

you shouldn't have a problem with your reservations....

blu816305 · Apr 20, 10, 4:38 pm

Grey area indeed, but it's okay to use if it's offered at the hotel you want. I checked with a Hilton rep and the Sales manager at the hotel I'm staying in for a month and they both confirmed that although technically the MVP rate is for sports teams and coaches, etc., there is nothing written on their website or in the rate restrictions (for this particular hotel) that restricts the use of this rate. They both said I would not be required to show "proof" and that if I know about it, I can use it.

Uncle Lars · Apr 20, 10, 4:45 pm

I have used successfully for several years. Never saw the "press credentials" when booking (but I am a University professor, hence clearly affiliated with collegiate athletics). Only thing I note is that I don't seem to get the 500 points for online booking with stays from the MVP portal. Otherwise, the MVP rates seem to count for any and all promotions.

mmo · Apr 20, 10, 8:00 pm

I used it this past weekend and had no problems. It also gave me the 500 Amex points for booking online, was I supposed to get 500 other points?
AMEX CO BRAND ONLINE BOOKING BONUS - Embassy Irvine Orange County Airport.

Newbie to Hilton Honors

zachary · Apr 20, 10, 8:32 pm

I avoid the mvp website and just book through the regular old hiltonhhonors.com website. The corporate ID for mvp rates is 0041604 (Hilton, HGI) and 560041604 (DT, ES, HW, Hampton). This gets the Amex bonus without any problems.

travelinfoo · Apr 20, 10, 8:47 pm

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Originally Posted by mmo

I used it this past weekend and had no problems. It also gave me the 500 Amex points for booking online, was I supposed to get 500 other points?
AMEX CO BRAND ONLINE BOOKING BONUS - Embassy Irvine Orange County Airport.

Newbie to Hilton Honors

No, that is the bonus Uncle Lars is referring to.

It was hit or miss for me. Most of the time I had to call DD to get it added and then had to go thru the argument that I did book thru an Hilton family portal. For some reason, the CSA thought the page is not a hilton page despite the fact "Hilton" is written in the Url and all over the home page.

chitownflyer · Apr 21, 10, 10:54 am

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Originally Posted by travelinfoo

No, that is the bonus Uncle Lars is referring to.

It was hit or miss for me. Most of the time I had to call DD to get it added and then had to go thru the argument that I did book thru an Hilton family portal. For some reason, the CSA thought the page is not a hilton page despite the fact "Hilton" is written in the Url and all over the home page.

When booking with an HHonors AMEX online, one should receive 500 bonus points as this is one of the benefits of the card.

wilp888 · Apr 21, 10, 12:20 pm

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Originally Posted by zachary

I avoid the mvp website and just book through the regular old hiltonhhonors.com website. The corporate ID for mvp rates is 0041604 (Hilton, HGI) and 560041604 (DT, ES, HW, Hampton). This gets the Amex bonus without any problems.

Great to know thanks!
I try to use the MVP site for many of my reservations as the rates are just a little higher than the AP rate but without the restrictions.