Jun 9, 2013, 9:29 pm
Last edit by: dstan
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 UPDATE
Loyalty Lobby has reported and the FlyerTalk Hilton Honors Ambassador has confirmed that MVP rates can no longer be booked via the MVP website without the required association with targeted sports programs.
OCTOBER 5, 2016 UPDATE
There are new MVP codes that can once again be booked in the "Corporate" field of a particular hotel (not all hotels, of course, will always have MVP rates available):
Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Doubletree, etc. 0561135262 or 0560041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
HGI and Hilton 1135262 or 0041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
These codes now also work on the mobile app.
So, you have three choices:
1) Use http://stay.hilton.com/mvp/
2) Use the above corporate codes on the main website.
3) Use the above corporate codes in the Hilton app.
NOTES:
1. When the MVP rate is not available (usually 20% discount), often the "Team USA" rate (15%) will be. Use corporate codes 0002635191 (or sometimes ) 2635167.
2. Homwood Suites are often anomalous in their pricing, with AAA and Sr Rates often cheaper than either MVP or Team USA rates.
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Summary of answers to incessantly asked questions
NEW: As of ~April 2015, using the corporate codes for MVP on the regular site seems to not return any MVP rates. Instead go to hiltonfamilymvp.com
In the "Corporate Account" box type:
For MVP - 0041604 for Hilton and HGI; 0560041604 all others. MVP rates are not commissionable to agents; a very few properties may require press credentials - read booking terms.
Loyalty Lobby has reported and the FlyerTalk Hilton Honors Ambassador has confirmed that MVP rates can no longer be booked via the MVP website without the required association with targeted sports programs.
OCTOBER 5, 2016 UPDATE
There are new MVP codes that can once again be booked in the "Corporate" field of a particular hotel (not all hotels, of course, will always have MVP rates available):
Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Doubletree, etc. 0561135262 or 0560041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
HGI and Hilton 1135262 or 0041604 (check both codes - as some some properties offer MVP rates - but only via one of the codes, not both).
These codes now also work on the mobile app.
So, you have three choices:
1) Use http://stay.hilton.com/mvp/
2) Use the above corporate codes on the main website.
3) Use the above corporate codes in the Hilton app.
NOTES:
1. When the MVP rate is not available (usually 20% discount), often the "Team USA" rate (15%) will be. Use corporate codes 0002635191 (or sometimes ) 2635167.
2. Homwood Suites are often anomalous in their pricing, with AAA and Sr Rates often cheaper than either MVP or Team USA rates.
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Summary of answers to incessantly asked questions
- YES, MVP can be used by anyone
- There is no "sports affiliation" required. ( The only HHonors brand still retaining that verbiage in the "Rate Details" for a booking is the Homewood Suites. If you're really worried, you can get a USGA membership for $36
- There are many reports that the MVP rate can't be booked by the hotel itself or Customer Service; must be done by the guest online.
- Other reports say if you call in and ask what rates are available, they're not supposed to tell you about the MVP. But, they can offer it if you specifically request it.
- The rate accrues the normal points.
- The rate is as eligible for upgrades as any other rate, depending on your status, etc.
- When MVP rate is not available, the Team USA rate is often the next best choice.
In the "Corporate Account" box type:
For MVP - 0041604 for Hilton and HGI; 0560041604 all others. MVP rates are not commissionable to agents; a very few properties may require press credentials - read booking terms.
[ARCHIVE] Hilton Family MVP Rate - 2016 through 2019
Dec 19, 2019, 8:58 am
#316
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,147
What is your Hilton status? The rumor has always been that they won't ask for ID for any Diamonds, but I have no idea if that's actually a standard or not.
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Dec 19, 2019, 9:46 am
#317
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
Dec 20, 2019, 5:46 pm
#318
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: DTW / FNT
Programs: The Dastardly Quintet.
Posts: 582
Diamond (and have been for years)
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Dec 21, 2019, 11:51 pm
#319
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
Wow, a Diamond member asked for an MVP rate ID. I'm shocked. Did you also use online check-in? So you can buy-pass the front desk? Or did you check in at the FD and that's when they asked?
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
Dec 22, 2019, 7:11 am
#320
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: DTW / FNT
Programs: The Dastardly Quintet.
Posts: 582
Wow, a Diamond member asked for an MVP rate ID. I'm shocked. Did you also use online check-in? So you can buy-pass the front desk? Or did you check in at the FD and that's when they asked?
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
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Dec 22, 2019, 8:02 am
#321
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,216
Wow, a Diamond member asked for an MVP rate ID. I'm shocked. Did you also use online check-in? So you can buy-pass the front desk? Or did you check in at the FD and that's when they asked?
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
Either way, still shocked they bothered you as a Diamond.
I recently was asked for my AAA card at Marriott (I'm lifetime Titanium). First time ever they bothered me. I had it and showed... just stunned they annoy us high level elites with this.
Dec 23, 2019, 6:58 pm
#322
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,015
In my experience staff don't bother top tier elites. In years when I have been lower status (both at Hilton and Starwood), I have never been asked anything. Yet in years, where my status dropped below top tier, I was asked to see ID more frequently. Now of course this could be a coincidence, and clearly it's just a data point of one. But that was my personal experience so I was interested to see what his status was. I don't disagree with your tenet, and it shouldn't matter... but sometimes top tier elites are treated more kindly than lower tiers.
Dec 23, 2019, 8:37 pm
#323
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EUG
Programs: AS MVP, AA MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold
Posts: 8,216
In my experience staff don't bother top tier elites. In years when I have been lower status (both at Hilton and Starwood), I have never been asked anything. Yet in years, where my status dropped below top tier, I was asked to see ID more frequently. Now of course this could be a coincidence, and clearly it's just a data point of one. But that was my personal experience so I was interested to see what his status was. I don't disagree with your tenet, and it shouldn't matter... but sometimes top tier elites are treated more kindly than lower tiers.
And honestly I've been Blue and I've been Gold and I've been Diamond, and I guess because I don't mind being asked I can't recall which status had me being asked more or less. I get more annoyed when an airline GA intimates that we must be in the First Class line by mistake..."We are only boarding FIRST CLASS now!" - I do find that insulting and unkind.
Dec 24, 2019, 9:34 am
#324
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
I had one guy at check-in who was honest, explaining that he was asking for ID because even though he recognized me by sight as a regular guest, he was unable to match my appearance to the name on the reservation. I had one new clerk asked me for ID, and while I was forking it over, the person next to him got off the phone, looked up and said at the same time, "Welcome back, Mr. Scrounger!"