Hampton Inn Internet Access with Honors Number?
Nov 6, 2008, 2:55 pm
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Hampton Inn Internet Access with Honors Number?
I was at a Hampton Inn in Florida this week; when I went to log in to the internet, you could enter the access code or enter your HHonors Number and Pin.
Has anyone else seen this?
Long time coming, I can't wait for this to be system wide, if it isn't already.
(I am at a Hilton tonight, and it is 9.95 for access)
Has anyone else seen this?
Long time coming, I can't wait for this to be system wide, if it isn't already.
(I am at a Hilton tonight, and it is 9.95 for access)
Nov 6, 2008, 9:12 pm
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Nov 6, 2008, 9:17 pm
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Nov 6, 2008, 11:08 pm
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Ah, okay. It would indeed. But I was confused, then, by the citation of the cost of internet at the Hilton. Sounded like he was making a comparison.
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Nov 7, 2008, 8:09 pm
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Nov 8, 2008, 3:20 am
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I really see no or nil need for using hotel access codes. I really dont believe zillions of roaming wifi-ers crowd the hotel lobby leaching the hotels internet. The vast majority of hotels offering free wifi dont require access codes and their systems are far more trouble free. I think HI etc were sold a totally unnecessary and more complicated wifi system.
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Nov 8, 2008, 5:41 am
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I think its more than HI, its the entire Hilton Brands WiFi system. I stay at Hamptons, HGI, and ES, throughout the country, and 99% of them require a access code.
But your point is well taken. What is the point of the access code. Forget about crowding the lobbies, maybe its the parking lots? I know I try to find the nearest Panera Bread if I have to download a big attachment on a laptop while traveling. Thankfully Panera has no access codes.
But your point is well taken. What is the point of the access code. Forget about crowding the lobbies, maybe its the parking lots? I know I try to find the nearest Panera Bread if I have to download a big attachment on a laptop while traveling. Thankfully Panera has no access codes.
Nov 8, 2008, 7:18 am
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Whether or not to require them is a different discussion.
If they are going to have them; I would like just using my hhonors and pin number all of the time. too many times I get a handwritten access code that I have to call the front desk for. Too many times I get the code from last week.
I just like the idea of my HHonors Number and a Pin; and I hope this goes system wide.
If they are going to have them; I would like just using my hhonors and pin number all of the time. too many times I get a handwritten access code that I have to call the front desk for. Too many times I get the code from last week.
I just like the idea of my HHonors Number and a Pin; and I hope this goes system wide.
Nov 8, 2008, 7:59 am
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Whether or not to require them is a different discussion.
If they are going to have them; I would like just using my hhonors and pin number all of the time. too many times I get a handwritten access code that I have to call the front desk for. Too many times I get the code from last week.
I just like the idea of my HHonors Number and a Pin; and I hope this goes system wide.
If they are going to have them; I would like just using my hhonors and pin number all of the time. too many times I get a handwritten access code that I have to call the front desk for. Too many times I get the code from last week.
I just like the idea of my HHonors Number and a Pin; and I hope this goes system wide.
In all of my stays at Hamptons, HGIs, Homewood Suites, etc., I can't remember any that required a code. I did recently stay a Fairfield Inn, however, that required a code that was in the key pocket. I don't have my Marriott number memorized either, so the code thing worked better for me.
Nov 8, 2008, 8:06 am
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Well I for one would prefer having the code in the key pocket, if there must be a code. I have no idea what my honors number is and do not generally carry it.
In all of my stays at Hamptons, HGIs, Homewood Suites, etc., I can't remember any that required a code. I did recently stay a Fairfield Inn, however, that required a code that was in the key pocket. I don't have my Marriott number memorized either, so the code thing worked better for me.
In all of my stays at Hamptons, HGIs, Homewood Suites, etc., I can't remember any that required a code. I did recently stay a Fairfield Inn, however, that required a code that was in the key pocket. I don't have my Marriott number memorized either, so the code thing worked better for me.
Nov 8, 2008, 9:19 am
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I've never understood why Hamptons always require a code, but HGIs and Homewoods almost never do, yet the wi-fi is free at all locations of all three of those brands. Is there some roaming band of wi-fi stealers who target Hamptons and not other Hilton brands?
And over at Marriott, I've never needed a code for the free wi-fi at SpringHill, Residence Inn, Courtyard, or Fairfield.
And over at Marriott, I've never needed a code for the free wi-fi at SpringHill, Residence Inn, Courtyard, or Fairfield.
Nov 9, 2008, 4:51 am
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Ironically, I'm staying at the Hampton in Orlando near Universal Studios. Just inputted the access code stamped on my card pocket, and it comes up as "expired". Evidently they expire their codes Saturday night, fresh for Sunday morning.
Is expiring them weekly typical?
Is expiring them weekly typical?
Nov 9, 2008, 6:30 am
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Yes. When I've stayed at a Hampton over the weekend, the code has changed and I've had to get the new one.