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
Apr 18, 2016, 9:56 am
#77
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Some Hilton properties have changed the requirements for the MVP rate in the last week. One Hilton property at which I stayed last month (EWR) and have another reservation for this month has revised the rate details as follows:
"Rate Details Hilton Worldwide MVP
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN."
Not sure if they will honor the booking I made before the change, if the current rate details are that quoted above. I did a search of other Hilton properties and it seems many that I have looked at in the past now have the new rate details (PVR and others). I haven't come across a change for Doubletree or Embassy Suites, yet.
Is there any sports affiliation that is easy to obtain?
"Rate Details Hilton Worldwide MVP
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN."
Not sure if they will honor the booking I made before the change, if the current rate details are that quoted above. I did a search of other Hilton properties and it seems many that I have looked at in the past now have the new rate details (PVR and others). I haven't come across a change for Doubletree or Embassy Suites, yet.
Is there any sports affiliation that is easy to obtain?
Apr 18, 2016, 10:54 am
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Have you read the past pages of this thread?
Apr 18, 2016, 6:11 pm
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Apr 19, 2016, 9:59 am
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got the sports affiliation information, thank you.
As for the rate language, some brands have "new" language which appears to be the "old" language that states a sports affiliation ID is required (not just HHonors account). Just a word of caution, the rate language has changed for at least one Hilton hotel I visit frequently, since having last stayed there in March.
As for the rate language, some brands have "new" language which appears to be the "old" language that states a sports affiliation ID is required (not just HHonors account). Just a word of caution, the rate language has changed for at least one Hilton hotel I visit frequently, since having last stayed there in March.
Last edited by Sota327; Apr 19, 2016 at 10:13 am
Apr 19, 2016, 11:27 am
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I don't think we've seen any hotel actually requesting sports affiliation membership proof at check-in.
Apr 19, 2016, 12:08 pm
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got the sports affiliation information, thank you.
As for the rate language, some brands have "new" language which appears to be the "old" language that states a sports affiliation ID is required (not just HHonors account). Just a word of caution, the rate language has changed for at least one Hilton hotel I visit frequently, since having last stayed there in March.
As for the rate language, some brands have "new" language which appears to be the "old" language that states a sports affiliation ID is required (not just HHonors account). Just a word of caution, the rate language has changed for at least one Hilton hotel I visit frequently, since having last stayed there in March.
If anyone has been challenged at check-in, please post it here.
Jun 7, 2016, 5:45 pm
#83
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I just booked a hotel that had this in the rate detail:
Should I be w
rried? Based on the last few posts I'd guess not -- but I figured I'd check.
Rate Details Hilton Worldwide MVP
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
MVP PROGRAM HHONORS NUMBER AND SPORTS AFFILIATION ID REQUIRED FOR BOOKING AND CHECK IN.
rried? Based on the last few posts I'd guess not -- but I figured I'd check.
Jun 7, 2016, 6:04 pm
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Jun 7, 2016, 10:01 pm
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Jun 8, 2016, 12:42 am
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Of course, you might be the first to have issues.
I have stayed where this was quoted in booking, but never asked for it.
So whilst can't 100% guarantee, I doubt that you will experience any problems.
I have stayed where this was quoted in booking, but never asked for it.
So whilst can't 100% guarantee, I doubt that you will experience any problems.
Jun 8, 2016, 1:45 am
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It is a risk. Folks have been asked to produce Corporate IDs when checking in after having booked at Corporate rate so the language certainly allows FD staff to ask for IDs and/or charge rack rate if none could be produced? Not saying it will happen but ....
Jun 8, 2016, 11:34 am
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It is MVP not a corporate rate tied to a single company where just that one companies id is valid if requested
For MVP if asked (which is going to be rare as not a uper big discount) you can use any Sports Affiliation you want eg in UK the LTA (Tennis) membership but not membership of your local leisure center, gym or football/rugby/hockey/etc club.
Jun 8, 2016, 11:50 am
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MVP is not operational in the UK
Jun 8, 2016, 8:24 pm
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I recently had a Homewood stay with an MVP rate. At check in, I noticed my rate went WAY up--from the MVP standard King studio rate to a rack rate of the 2 bedroom monstrosity I was upgraded into.
Apparently, when they upgraded me, they changed the rate. It was fixed after some digging...But the clerk while reviewing my reservation history said, "Wow, you're a Hilton MVP! That means you work for Hilton, right?"
...So, at least at this property, the clerk--whom I later learned is actually the property GM, had no idea what the MVP was all about. I'll continue to book with confidence and my USA Hockey and USGA memberships.
Apparently, when they upgraded me, they changed the rate. It was fixed after some digging...But the clerk while reviewing my reservation history said, "Wow, you're a Hilton MVP! That means you work for Hilton, right?"
...So, at least at this property, the clerk--whom I later learned is actually the property GM, had no idea what the MVP was all about. I'll continue to book with confidence and my USA Hockey and USGA memberships.