2013 Changes to HH Reward Stays, new cat., more pts needed
#31
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 229
hhonors will see this posts and lough a lot... sorry but this has nothing to do with customer service...
I really hope that they will recognize that this is the wrong way and moreover i wish that people stand together and avoid chains and "loyality" programs like this.
I really hope that they will recognize that this is the wrong way and moreover i wish that people stand together and avoid chains and "loyality" programs like this.
#32
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Ellicott City, MD USA
Programs: SPG Plat and that is that!
Posts: 253
Wow
I'm just a casual Hilton goer. Just being objective - this is crazy. The little tiny Hampton Inn I go to for 25,000 will be 40,000 every month but 1 (why bother).
The Hilton in Ocean City will now be 80,000 points during the summer (50,000 now).
Unbelievable.
Can't say I'm leaving b/c I never really came in - but this is just awful.
The Hilton in Ocean City will now be 80,000 points during the summer (50,000 now).
Unbelievable.
Can't say I'm leaving b/c I never really came in - but this is just awful.
#33
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,081
WTH... SOB... I left Hilton previously because of all the price inflation, and thought maybe it has settled down. I just started collecting points again and HHonors has another devaluation. I just need to stay away permanently. Between Hilton and Marriott, the depreciation for the hotel award program is ridiculous.
#34
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Worcester, MA, BOS, PVD, BDL, MHT, ??ORH??
Programs: Delta Platinum, HHonors Diamond, PC Platinum
Posts: 11,928
Pdf of new categories here http://hhonors3.hilton.com/resources...egoryChart.pdf
I just looked at some of my upcoming reward stays for Hilton Prague, Hilton Prague Old Town, Hilton Dresden, Conrad Dublin, and DT Morrison Dublin and do not see major devaluation. Some points may have gone up but it is not a deal breaker so far for me.
And reservations made before March 28 will be honored at the old rate. Only if you make changes after March 28 will you be charged the new rate.
I have seen this before when ALON/TEEN/GLON awards went from 1000,000 to 150,000 or 175,000. It is a devaluation no doubt especially if you want to go to Bora Bora or the Maldives. Make plans now and you can mitigate some of the damages. Or bail.
I just looked at some of my upcoming reward stays for Hilton Prague, Hilton Prague Old Town, Hilton Dresden, Conrad Dublin, and DT Morrison Dublin and do not see major devaluation. Some points may have gone up but it is not a deal breaker so far for me.
And reservations made before March 28 will be honored at the old rate. Only if you make changes after March 28 will you be charged the new rate.
Originally Posted by HHonors
When do the new changes become effective? What happens if I want to book a reward stay before they are effective? Can I make modifications to existing reservations after they become effective?
The new changes will become effective as of 12:01AM CST on Mar 28, 2013. Until this time, you can redeem Points for rewards stays at the current prices. You can book online, call +1-800-HHONORS (+1-800-446-6677, toll-free in the United States) or contact your local Hilton Reservations and Customer Care center. After this date, you can continue to make modifications; however, all standard room redemptions will follow the new standard room chart. Therefore, if the number of points changes from what was originally booked, up or down, the new point values will apply.
The new changes will become effective as of 12:01AM CST on Mar 28, 2013. Until this time, you can redeem Points for rewards stays at the current prices. You can book online, call +1-800-HHONORS (+1-800-446-6677, toll-free in the United States) or contact your local Hilton Reservations and Customer Care center. After this date, you can continue to make modifications; however, all standard room redemptions will follow the new standard room chart. Therefore, if the number of points changes from what was originally booked, up or down, the new point values will apply.
#35
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 879
So I'm hoping if we have booked later in the year the awards will be honored?
#36
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,648
I love when they post these changes and make the file so user friendly. Who the hell looks for a property by its name? Why not publish the list by state/city and country/city for foreign properties? Oh wait....because that would be too easy and we would quickly be able to look up the changes.
#37
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,905
Actually I don't think it's that much of a dramatic change from the current levels:
CAT. HH Points
1 7,500
2 12,500
3 25,000
4 30,000
5 35,000
6 40,000
7 50,000
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts 50,00080,000
It's just giving a range in each category, probably based on availability. What remains to be seen is how many hotels will jump to the 2 highest levels; and are these levels all for 'standard' rooms, or does the spread take into account upgraded rooms. Until we get more details I'm not running out to proclaim Woe Are Us quite yet, but I might later on.
CAT. HH Points
1 7,500
2 12,500
3 25,000
4 30,000
5 35,000
6 40,000
7 50,000
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts 50,00080,000
It's just giving a range in each category, probably based on availability. What remains to be seen is how many hotels will jump to the 2 highest levels; and are these levels all for 'standard' rooms, or does the spread take into account upgraded rooms. Until we get more details I'm not running out to proclaim Woe Are Us quite yet, but I might later on.
The race is on - book until 3/28 at the current levels - time to burn and burn and burn and then, see ya!
#39
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,061
At least one of the W-A properties, The Roosevelt in New Orleans, has somewhat lowered its redemption rate, for most of the year it's 50K
#40
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1
It looks like All Inclusives are no longer a reward option or am I missing something?
#41
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,451
Wow, I really do feel a bit sick after looking at the new chart.
Sadly, under the old structure where non W=A properties topped out at 50,000/night, there were definitely some "gems" to redeem at (suck as the Conrad Koh Samui). This realignment is definitely doing away with that.
Sadly, under the old structure where non W=A properties topped out at 50,000/night, there were definitely some "gems" to redeem at (suck as the Conrad Koh Samui). This realignment is definitely doing away with that.
#42
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: IAD
Programs: United 0, HH Gold
Posts: 2,827
I'm just a casual Hilton goer. Just being objective - this is crazy. The little tiny Hampton Inn I go to for 25,000 will be 40,000 every month but 1 (why bother).
The Hilton in Ocean City will now be 80,000 points during the summer (50,000 now).
Unbelievable.
Can't say I'm leaving b/c I never really came in - but this is just awful.
The Hilton in Ocean City will now be 80,000 points during the summer (50,000 now).
Unbelievable.
Can't say I'm leaving b/c I never really came in - but this is just awful.
I think the 5th night free is going to replace GLON and AXON... which makes this our last trip to Ocean City, I guess.
Darn, Hilton ... I used to really like you.
#43
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,407
Unfortunately, out of 3900 properties worldwide - you will now see the most desirable locations, probably most of those extensively discussed in this forum - all land in the 8, 9 and 10 categories. As many might previously have been at redemption ratios which were reasonable, this effectively ends any reasoning for acquiring HH points - or even participating in the program. With Starwood's growing strength across all categories, I foresee an exodus en masse from Hilton Honors. I, for one, will lead the charge -
The race is on - book until 3/28 at the current levels - time to burn and burn and burn and then, see ya!
The race is on - book until 3/28 at the current levels - time to burn and burn and burn and then, see ya!
Here's the problem: Marriott requires too many nights for me to hit platinum, and they don't give breakfast at resorts. Hyatt and SPG lack the coverage that I need. I go to many places where those chains don't even have a property. I have never been able to get into the IHG program, where, in these smaller locations, I'd been in HIX's.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do.
#44
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA 1K MM, HH Gold, Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 1,478
Here is the list of new hotel catagory effective 28 MAR 2013;
http://hhonors3.hilton.com/resources...egoryChart.pdf
I was interested in booking Conrad Hong Kong:
Old cat/rate: Cat 7 - 50K points per night
New cat/rate: Cat 9 - 50K to 80K points per night
Will have to wait to see if it will be closer to 50K or 80K
Interesting Note: Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will change from Cat 6 to Cat 5.
http://hhonors3.hilton.com/resources...egoryChart.pdf
I was interested in booking Conrad Hong Kong:
Old cat/rate: Cat 7 - 50K points per night
New cat/rate: Cat 9 - 50K to 80K points per night
Will have to wait to see if it will be closer to 50K or 80K
Interesting Note: Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will change from Cat 6 to Cat 5.
Last edited by CAPT Tee; Feb 19, 2013 at 2:13 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,407
Here is the list of new hotel catagory effective 28 MAR 2013;
http://hhonors3.hilton.com/resources...egoryChart.pdf
The hotel I am interested in is Conrad Hong Kong:
Old cat/rate: Cat 7 - 50K points per night
New cat/rate: Cat 9 - 50K to 90K points per night
Will have to wait to see if it will be closer to 50K or 90K
http://hhonors3.hilton.com/resources...egoryChart.pdf
The hotel I am interested in is Conrad Hong Kong:
Old cat/rate: Cat 7 - 50K points per night
New cat/rate: Cat 9 - 50K to 90K points per night
Will have to wait to see if it will be closer to 50K or 90K