Consolidated "Nor1 Hotels/Upgrades" Thread
Jan 9, 2009, 6:40 am
#31
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As long as you opted for "upgrade" you will get lounge access and - based on availability - an upgrade to Executive Floor.
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And from what I understand, you get Nor-1-upgrades cheaper as a Diamond because you get Executive Floor for free and only pay for the way further up.
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And from what I understand, you get Nor-1-upgrades cheaper as a Diamond because you get Executive Floor for free and only pay for the way further up.
You will be upgraded to an Executive Floor room (where/when available) at time of check-in. If an Executive Floor room is unavailable, you will be upgraded to the next best available room from the room type booked.
Jan 21, 2009, 3:31 pm
#32
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I booked the Doubletree Metropolitan for this weekend at a AAA rate of $107 per night (cheapest queen room). Nor1 offers a free upgrade to a king, $19 upgrade to a "deluxe" king and $59 upgrade to a junior suite.
Feb 2, 2009, 5:52 pm
#34
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Add the Beverly Hilton to the list. I was there the weekend of Jan 24th. When I made the reservation, I got some blurb about being eligible to buy an upgrade, and when I clicked for more information it sent me to the nor1 site. Which then told me never mind (where's Emily Litella?) with some explanation that I forget.
In any case, I ended up in a Junior Suite at the AAA rate, so I was pretty happy....
David
In any case, I ended up in a Junior Suite at the AAA rate, so I was pretty happy....
David
Feb 3, 2009, 7:11 am
#36
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This thing is growing - and it's too bad the OP hasn't been around to update the first post and offer an opportunity genuine list.
George Orwell would be proud of Nor1's grandiose self-descriptive language: "Nor1 is an innovative Silicon Valley company that generates its travel partners incremental net revenue while enhancing the end customer's travel experience and passing on tremendous value."
Uh, huh. I hope they all have to stay at the Hilton San Francisco some time.
George Orwell would be proud of Nor1's grandiose self-descriptive language: "Nor1 is an innovative Silicon Valley company that generates its travel partners incremental net revenue while enhancing the end customer's travel experience and passing on tremendous value."
Uh, huh. I hope they all have to stay at the Hilton San Francisco some time.
Feb 3, 2009, 7:54 pm
#37
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Originally posted by sdcarver:
The Palmer House Hilton does participate in Nor 1. They send you an e-mail with the options $ to upgrade. They closed the area for Gold /Diamond check in and now you go to the longer Hhonors check in line and the check out time is 11:00 a.m. They try to charge you extra for an extended check out. I got a "free" 2 hours extended check out and they act as they are doing big favor. No bottles of water or any other amenity in the room as a Diamond.
O'Hare Hilton and Palmer House Hilton both participate in Nor1
Feb 4, 2009, 9:56 am
#38
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Add Hilton Curacao to the list...
Hilton Curacao is NOR-1. I have a res starting Feb 7th, and for the past few weeks when I click on the e-standby link it has said that no upgrades are available at this time. Finally today it offers me a choice of 3 upgraded room types for $19/$39/$49 per night. I've decided to pass and see what happens at checkin.
Feb 10, 2009, 12:42 am
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I know that someone said it is NA only, but do you think this is a trial that shall (...) be rolled out worldwide at some point ?
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Feb 10, 2009, 1:05 pm
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Feb 12, 2009, 10:16 am
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Capital Hilton in DC participates as well. I did not get an upgrade as a Diamond, but that could also be because I showed up at 11am and they offered me a room right away instead of coming back later - I decided I needed a 2-hour nap more than an upgrade and got a very tiny room.
Since their "Executive Lounge" is pretty bad (the night I was there, no Diet Coke and no working computer), I will not be staying there again unless the rate is outstanding. It's a shame, because it is in a fantastic location for me, just two half-blocks east of the Farragut West metro stop.
Since their "Executive Lounge" is pretty bad (the night I was there, no Diet Coke and no working computer), I will not be staying there again unless the rate is outstanding. It's a shame, because it is in a fantastic location for me, just two half-blocks east of the Farragut West metro stop.
Feb 23, 2009, 1:46 pm
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Feb 23, 2009, 2:55 pm
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FL, in your experience, do you always see free upgrade availability for Executive Floor on the NOR-1 screens when Exec Floor is available? In my case (SFO Hilton), IIRC I just saw an upgrade offered to the next higher room type and the Exec Floor was offered for an upgrade fee. (Or maybe this is because I am only Gold, but even then I think it violates the rules: )
And Palacio Del Rio offered a riverview upgrade for $0 as the Gold/Diamond upgrade. As there is no lounge, this seems appropriate.
Mar 9, 2009, 12:36 am
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Keeping this thread alive - has anyone had experiences with the NOR1 / eStandby upgrade-shill-thing in practical use?
I just got this tonight, booking a stay at a Hilton Resort property - first time I've been faced with this option.
I should, as a Diamond, be upgraded anyway. If I choose the lowest "space available upgrade" at no cost, I'm concerned I'm locked in there (there are many different/better upgrades of rooms and suites at this property than the one they are saying is my "free" Diamond NOR1 upgrade.)
I'm really wanting a better room, and am concerned I'll get stuck with "Oh, good news - your REQUEST on the website has been granted!"
I think I'm going to skip the offer, and just talk to the front desk, call prior to check in for the room I really want. Actually, for no other reason, I'm doing a little protest vote here - Hilton, skip this kind of crap. I'm not playing this game.
Anyone else have experience with how this works if you do or don't accept the eStandby thing?
I love HHONORS and Hilton family properties - but this is the first time I've felt nickle and dimed, left a bad taste in the process.
Well, that and last week the Doubletree Phoenix Gateway didn't recognize I was a Diamond, nor upgraded me when I asked... but other than these two strikes, they ain't out yet.
TDM
I just got this tonight, booking a stay at a Hilton Resort property - first time I've been faced with this option.
I should, as a Diamond, be upgraded anyway. If I choose the lowest "space available upgrade" at no cost, I'm concerned I'm locked in there (there are many different/better upgrades of rooms and suites at this property than the one they are saying is my "free" Diamond NOR1 upgrade.)
I'm really wanting a better room, and am concerned I'll get stuck with "Oh, good news - your REQUEST on the website has been granted!"
I think I'm going to skip the offer, and just talk to the front desk, call prior to check in for the room I really want. Actually, for no other reason, I'm doing a little protest vote here - Hilton, skip this kind of crap. I'm not playing this game.
Anyone else have experience with how this works if you do or don't accept the eStandby thing?
I love HHONORS and Hilton family properties - but this is the first time I've felt nickle and dimed, left a bad taste in the process.
Well, that and last week the Doubletree Phoenix Gateway didn't recognize I was a Diamond, nor upgraded me when I asked... but other than these two strikes, they ain't out yet.
TDM