How did I make Diamond
Jun 2, 2002, 7:37 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Boston, MA
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How did I make Diamond
I happened to check my account online today and it unexpectedly showed Diamond status. I have been a gold member with only 6 stays and 6 nights this year. Anybody have any idea why I'm being shown as Diamond now? I don't want to call Hilton in case they take it away....
RKDuke
RKDuke
Jun 3, 2002, 5:37 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle WA, USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, AS Lounge
Posts: 3,478
I just noticed yesterday that I'm showing as Diamond now too. I assumed it was a result of the double stay credit promo -- I sure hope it isn't a glitch that will be taken away.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
Jun 3, 2002, 6:47 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: On the fast track to dirt status, Raleigh, NC
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I just got a Diamond card in the mail saying I was "chosen to experience... Diamond VIP". Good through Sept. 2002 with 25 stays from June 1-Sept. 30 qualifying for an extension to April 2003. I am Gold now.
Maybe your card is in the mail.
Maybe your card is in the mail.
Jun 3, 2002, 10:17 am
#5
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Wow... are they giving away Diamond status now...? First fast track, now just give it away? I sincerely hope Starwood does NOT follow suit and give away Platinum.
Jun 3, 2002, 7:59 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
Wow... are they giving away Diamond status now...? First fast track, now just give it away? I sincerely hope Starwood does NOT follow suit and give away Platinum.</font>
Wow... are they giving away Diamond status now...? First fast track, now just give it away? I sincerely hope Starwood does NOT follow suit and give away Platinum.</font>
Jun 3, 2002, 8:41 pm
#7
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle, WA
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I was also upgraded to Diamond from Gold. I have zero stays year to date. That is about to change! I will take the 50% bonus points and 4000 bonus point for 4 stays in a quarter. Plus the better chance of a room upgrade.
Jun 4, 2002, 11:09 am
#11
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Madison, WI, USA; NW Platinum, Marriott Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 938
I wonder if it's a mistake that happened because of the new website. I'm not going to hold my breath (though I'll be really happy if a new diamond card arrives in the mail!)
Jun 4, 2002, 2:06 pm
#12
Join Date: Sep 1999
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
Wow... are they giving away Diamond status now...? </font>
Wow... are they giving away Diamond status now...? </font>
I do not like this at all.
[This message has been edited by Kitty Hawk (edited 06-04-2002).]
Jun 4, 2002, 2:15 pm
#13
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I got the card too. Does it mean you have to achieve your 25th night during the June - Sept. period or you have to stay 25 nights during that period? If its the latter, they ain't GIVING away anything.
My online status, however, still says "Gold."
[This message has been edited by ILuvParis (edited 06-04-2002).]
My online status, however, still says "Gold."
[This message has been edited by ILuvParis (edited 06-04-2002).]
Jun 4, 2002, 3:12 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 2,098
I pretty much stopped staying at Hiltons a couple of years ago, opting for the Starwood program and properties but also noticed that I was "comped" a Diamond level membership today, when checking my HHonors account on-line.
While I was a "earned" Diamond back when they introduced this membership level for 3 years in a row, I was treated quite differently at most Hilton properties, especially overseas, than with my current Gold level. Room upgrades to suites were pretty consistent as was the amenity.
This upgrade in membership level will come in handy in a few weeks as I'll be staying at a Hilton in NY, thanks Hilton!
While I was a "earned" Diamond back when they introduced this membership level for 3 years in a row, I was treated quite differently at most Hilton properties, especially overseas, than with my current Gold level. Room upgrades to suites were pretty consistent as was the amenity.
This upgrade in membership level will come in handy in a few weeks as I'll be staying at a Hilton in NY, thanks Hilton!