Last edit by: beltway
For ease of navigation, the Hilton Rewards FAQ is distributed across posts 1-10 in this thread. This wiki does not duplicate that content; instead, it provides an index to the various sections of the FAQ.
- Introduction
- An overview of the Hilton chain and the HHonors program
- Standard room rewards
- "Fifth Night Free" benefit for elites
- Replaces the earlier VIP/GLON awards
- AXON awards (permanently discontinued after Feb. 15, 2017)
- Points & Money rewards
- Premium room rewards
- Room upgrade rewards
- Hilton Grand Vacations rewards (timeshare resorts)
- All-inclusive resorts
- Packages
- Getting the best value out of your points redemptions
Making sense of Hilton reward options [UPDATED January 2017]
#107
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Folks, a reminder:
For AXON awards, the relevant thread is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ve-thread.html
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,412
OP, I find this thread more and more useful despite being a long time HH member. However, I am pretty disappointed that Hilton canned pointstretchers with no word about it. My guess is that they think the prem rooms stuff is good enough.
#109
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: PDX, PVR, NHA
Programs: SPG plat 75, HH Gold
Posts: 262
I recently booked Conrad Koh Samui AXON4 staring Nov 28. Was hoping for AXON7, but CSR said that was all that was available and checked several other dates. She quoted 127k HH points for the stay. My account says 145k charged. I'm now looking to add 3 nights on the front end using GLON, but HH website says they are 217,264 (!) points per night. An obvious glitch, but looking for any advice before calling HH.
#110
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Rust belt
Posts: 300
I recently booked Conrad Koh Samui AXON4 staring Nov 28. Was hoping for AXON7, but CSR said that was all that was available and checked several other dates. She quoted 127k HH points for the stay. My account says 145k charged. I'm now looking to add 3 nights on the front end using GLON, but HH website says they are 217,264 (!) points per night. An obvious glitch, but looking for any advice before calling HH.
#111
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I recently booked Conrad Koh Samui AXON4 staring Nov 28. Was hoping for AXON7, but CSR said that was all that was available and checked several other dates. She quoted 127k HH points for the stay. My account says 145k charged. I'm now looking to add 3 nights on the front end using GLON, but HH website says they are 217,264 (!) points per night. An obvious glitch, but looking for any advice before calling HH.
#113
Join Date: Apr 2001
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#114
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Folks, a reminder that this thread is not intended for general discussion. As requested above, please take these discussions to the relevant master threads (noted in posts 1-14 above). I'd rather not have to ask the mods to lock this thread again. Thanks for your cooperation.
(And in case you're wondering what is appropriate: suggestions if you believe that the info in posts 1-14 is incorrect or incomplete.)
(And in case you're wondering what is appropriate: suggestions if you believe that the info in posts 1-14 is incorrect or incomplete.)
#115
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Now that the dust has settled on the Great Devaluation of 2013, I have updated the summaries in posts 1-14 above to reflect the current state of affairs. Please let me know of any errors.
And a reminder:
And a reminder:
Folks, a reminder that this thread is not intended for general discussion. As requested above, please take these discussions to the relevant master threads (noted in posts 1-14 above). I'd rather not have to ask the mods to lock this thread again. Thanks for your cooperation.
(And in case you're wondering what is appropriate: suggestions if you believe that the info in posts 1-14 is incorrect or incomplete.)
(And in case you're wondering what is appropriate: suggestions if you believe that the info in posts 1-14 is incorrect or incomplete.)
#116
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I've updated post #11 to include a link to an Excel spreadsheet that calculates the optimal award choice for any hotel category & stay of up to 20 nights. Please take it for a test drive and let me know of any problems, either by posting here or via PM.
#117
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 783
Beltway,
Thank you very much for this updated post. This is absolutely one of the best threads in this forum, regardless of new devaluation and all of that, thank you for making the chart and clear recommendations. Kudos!
Cheers,
PedroNY
Thank you very much for this updated post. This is absolutely one of the best threads in this forum, regardless of new devaluation and all of that, thank you for making the chart and clear recommendations. Kudos!
Cheers,
PedroNY
#120
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Indy
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium and Delta Gold
Posts: 45
AXON - Bora Bora
I have read multiple threads and am trying to wrap my head around the AXON award. I am trying to book the Hilton Bora Bora 12/3 - 12/7. I called the HHonors number and the option of the AXON was not presented to me. Is this something that I have to explicitly ask for? Should I be able to get this award for 300k points?