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AXON Hilton Honors Award Questions and Information: The Definitive Thread
Apr 8, 2008, 11:59 pm
#151
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
Quick question for this award:
Does the card holder must be the guest? I am hoping to use this for my parents on their vacation (Cat 6 hotel...
... you know where... to one of the most exotic Hilton hotels in the world, of course, pending availability).
I have Hilton Amex card and am HH Diamond. But I won't be traveling with my parents. If I am successful in booking this award under AXON, will my parents have difficult time if they don't have Hilton Amex card?
If so, the obvious solution to this is to just add my dad's name to my card account and issue a card for him.
Does the card holder must be the guest? I am hoping to use this for my parents on their vacation (Cat 6 hotel...
... you know where... to one of the most exotic Hilton hotels in the world, of course, pending availability). I have Hilton Amex card and am HH Diamond. But I won't be traveling with my parents. If I am successful in booking this award under AXON, will my parents have difficult time if they don't have Hilton Amex card?
If so, the obvious solution to this is to just add my dad's name to my card account and issue a card for him.
Apr 17, 2008, 10:02 pm
#152
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: livermore,ca,usa
Posts: 87
Is AXON award good for Hawaii???
Hi, is the AXON award (the one for American Express Card holders) 4 nights for
125,000 points good for the Hilton Hawaiian Village or the Hilton Waikoloa Village? Are there other awards for these two hotels?
Thanks.
D.
125,000 points good for the Hilton Hawaiian Village or the Hilton Waikoloa Village? Are there other awards for these two hotels?
Thanks.
D.
Apr 18, 2008, 2:35 am
#153
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 1,472
Yes, you can use the AXON at these hotels as well as the other VIP awards (GLON, ALON, etc.). You can also use them at the property in Kauai, but not at the Grand Wailea in Maui.
Apr 30, 2008, 5:11 pm
#154
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SJC/SFO/OAK
Programs: BD Gold (and future SEN), 0.2MM AA EXP, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,107
I was just looking at my reservation on the hilton site, and it shows booking code C604 with 160,000 points as the cost, though my account is showing the correct 125,000 deducted. The coupon/confirmation that was emailed to me when I first made the rez clearly shows AXON and 125,000 as the cost. Is this normal for the rez to show up differently?
Apr 30, 2008, 7:38 pm
#155
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
I was just looking at my reservation on the hilton site, and it shows booking code C604 with 160,000 points as the cost, though my account is showing the correct 125,000 deducted. The coupon/confirmation that was emailed to me when I first made the rez clearly shows AXON and 125,000 as the cost. Is this normal for the rez to show up differently?
Apr 30, 2008, 9:58 pm
#156
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Situation normal.
I was just looking at my reservation on the hilton site, and it shows booking code C604 with 160,000 points as the cost, though my account is showing the correct 125,000 deducted. The coupon/confirmation that was emailed to me when I first made the rez clearly shows AXON and 125,000 as the cost. Is this normal for the rez to show up differently?
May 1, 2008, 6:02 am
#157
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sarasota, fl
Programs: hilton-Diamond, ba, Cunard-Platinum
Posts: 213
May 26, 2008, 5:54 pm
#158
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA MMGold, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,263
Made my first AXON reservation yesterday. I had impression I need to contact AMEX people for the AXON reward stay but got it done yesterday with an agent from Diamon desk while I was working with DD for another reward stay.
The staty shown as C604 with 160000 points but only 125000 points deducted from my account as some other FTers already stated.
The staty shown as C604 with 160000 points but only 125000 points deducted from my account as some other FTers already stated.
May 27, 2008, 6:53 am
#159
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hamburg, NY
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott-SPG Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 473
Sheesh -- I've been active in the HHonors program for about a year now (accululating about 200,000 points), and I'm just figuring out this AXOM thing. 
It sounds like the perfect award -- 4 nights at Cat. 6 for 125,000. I thought I'd have to stay 6 nights somewhere to get good "value" for my points. I rarely want to stay 6 nights anywhere.
So could someone summarize the story behind this award? Looking at the early posts, it seems like some sort of email was sent out to Hilton AMEX members. But that was several years ago, and the original links don't work. Is it now just a "super secret" promo that you just have to be aware of? I've never seen it referenced on the official HHonors site. Can I assume that this award will be offered indefinitely (or until someone secretly decides to stop it)?
BTW, I've seen some reference to the award being good for 2 people. But I also see reference to having more guests. Is there any problem using the award if you have your family (4 people total) with you? I'm thinking of using it for a family vacation at the Waikoloa Village, but I don't think we want to stay there more than 4 nights.
Thanks.
It sounds like the perfect award -- 4 nights at Cat. 6 for 125,000. I thought I'd have to stay 6 nights somewhere to get good "value" for my points. I rarely want to stay 6 nights anywhere.
So could someone summarize the story behind this award? Looking at the early posts, it seems like some sort of email was sent out to Hilton AMEX members. But that was several years ago, and the original links don't work. Is it now just a "super secret" promo that you just have to be aware of? I've never seen it referenced on the official HHonors site. Can I assume that this award will be offered indefinitely (or until someone secretly decides to stop it)?
BTW, I've seen some reference to the award being good for 2 people. But I also see reference to having more guests. Is there any problem using the award if you have your family (4 people total) with you? I'm thinking of using it for a family vacation at the Waikoloa Village, but I don't think we want to stay there more than 4 nights.
Thanks.
I'm not sure if they'd be OK with 4 adults.
May 27, 2008, 7:08 pm
#160
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Silver Spring, and Eastern Shore Md. USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA MM/Premier Gold, Hyatt Globalist,Hilton Honors Gold, IHG platinum, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,059
Am very interested in this answer
I am the primary AMEX cardholder but my husband also has a card on this account and it varies slightly in the cardnumber. Right now he has more HH points in his account but the diamond desk made me take the points from my acct for the AXON as I am the primary card holder. Was this correct? Seems like he should be able to use an AXON award using his points too..
Jun 3, 2008, 12:24 pm
#161
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: CA & Europe
Programs: AA Life-Plat 5MM, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, UA, BA
Posts: 738
Axon award is for 2 adults only!
I just made an Axon award for Double-Tree Suites Times Sq in NYC.
I told the reservation agent that I am not sure if we'll be only 2 adults or 4 adults. She told me that if we'll be 4 adults, I will have to add $20 per person per day. Can somebosy confirm that this is the std policy...?
By the way, this pricing is compatible with Hilton web prices for this property. For 4 adults the price is $40 more than for 2 adults.
I told the reservation agent that I am not sure if we'll be only 2 adults or 4 adults. She told me that if we'll be 4 adults, I will have to add $20 per person per day. Can somebosy confirm that this is the std policy...?
By the way, this pricing is compatible with Hilton web prices for this property. For 4 adults the price is $40 more than for 2 adults.
Jun 3, 2008, 12:47 pm
#162
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Western North Carolina
Programs: HH Diamond,Ambassador Club,Delta FF,USAIR FF
Posts: 237
6 people - 2 rooms - axon reward
Have seached and not found answer? We are looking to book 2 rooms for our family. One for my husband and I and one for our daughters and husbands?
Has anyone had any luck with doing this? Is it covered under terms and conditions? (husband is diamond member if that matters) Cant find where 4 to room is addressed or if any extra charge applies?
Has anyone had any luck with doing this? Is it covered under terms and conditions? (husband is diamond member if that matters) Cant find where 4 to room is addressed or if any extra charge applies?
Jun 3, 2008, 1:55 pm
#163
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: HH Gold
Posts: 264
I just stayed at the Double Tree Suites Times Sq in NY Feb of this year and booked my stay using the Axon award. When I called to book my award, I told them that my sister and her husband would be staying with me since we had a suite. I was told, no problem, and when I asked if it would be an extra charge, they said No. My sister name and her husband was added to my reservation and they even told me that the four of us could have breakfast each day. I would call back and challenge them regarding the extra charge, perhaps you are going during the High Season?
I just made an Axon award for Double-Tree Suites Times Sq in NYC.
I told the reservation agent that I am not sure if we'll be only 2 adults or 4 adults. She told me that if we'll be 4 adults, I will have to add $20 per person per day. Can somebosy confirm that this is the std policy...?
By the way, this pricing is compatible with Hilton web prices for this property. For 4 adults the price is $40 more than for 2 adults.
I told the reservation agent that I am not sure if we'll be only 2 adults or 4 adults. She told me that if we'll be 4 adults, I will have to add $20 per person per day. Can somebosy confirm that this is the std policy...?
By the way, this pricing is compatible with Hilton web prices for this property. For 4 adults the price is $40 more than for 2 adults.
Jun 11, 2008, 1:58 pm
#164
Join Date: May 2006
Location: LAS
Programs: United 1K, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, AMEX Plat
Posts: 583
I just tried to book an AXON reward at the Conrad Tokyo for December and the agent said I had to be either a Platinum American Express holder or a Diamond member. I explained that I had the Hilton AMEX and she said I was not eligable and would have to spend 160,000 points. After a short rant I was transfered to Diamond Desk (even though im only gold) and they took care of me, no problem. Weird.
Jun 11, 2008, 2:22 pm
#165
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 478
I just tried to book an AXON reward at the Conrad Tokyo for December and the agent said I had to be either a Platinum American Express holder or a Diamond member. I explained that I had the Hilton AMEX and she said I was not eligable and would have to spend 160,000 points. After a short rant I was transfered to Diamond Desk (even though im only gold) and they took care of me, no problem. Weird.