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
Feb 12, 2004, 1:50 pm
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Jan 8, 2016, 2:37 pm
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This is a great group for walkers - with scheduled and flexible events nearly everywhere you go. I am already a member anyway.
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Jan 10, 2016, 1:37 pm
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Has anyone seen this before where the MVP rate causes a 90 day cancellation policy? Happened to me at the Doubletree Times Square. Never heard of this before so it just screwed me over and no one will cancel it for me. I booked only 2 weeks out so it was effectively a non-refundable reservation.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
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Jan 10, 2016, 2:14 pm
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Has anyone seen this before where the MVP rate causes a 90 day cancellation policy? Happened to me at the Doubletree Times Square. Never heard of this before so it just screwed me over and no one will cancel it for me. I booked only 2 weeks out so it was effectively a non-refundable reservation.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
Similar early cancellation deadlines I have seen at the newest HGI in NYC.
90 days sounds crazy though.
Jan 10, 2016, 2:20 pm
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Has anyone seen this before where the MVP rate causes a 90 day cancellation policy? Happened to me at the Doubletree Times Square. Never heard of this before so it just screwed me over and no one will cancel it for me. I booked only 2 weeks out so it was effectively a non-refundable reservation.
Good luck.
Jan 10, 2016, 5:17 pm
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Has anyone seen this before where the MVP rate causes a 90 day cancellation policy? Happened to me at the Doubletree Times Square. Never heard of this before so it just screwed me over and no one will cancel it for me. I booked only 2 weeks out so it was effectively a non-refundable reservation.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
I'm used the the Hilton website making it very clear when it is non refundable. Unfortuntaly this was only clear if I read the cancellation policy. I've booked hundreds of times so I don't read that stuff closely anymore.
edit: Looks like it is just a hotel policy. What the hell? Is there no brand standard here? If I book through hilton.com I expect normal policies and that includes easy cancellation unless it clearly says advance purchase.
Jan 10, 2016, 7:12 pm
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Jan 10, 2016, 7:37 pm
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Really, 90 days just does not seem normal for it not being NYE, Super Bowl, etc. I wonder if that was leftover language from NYE? And most times when it is non-refundable there will be prominent language on the booking page to that effect, that the time for cancellation is past, etc. I went and looked and you do have to scroll down and read the cancellation policy. Yes, we should all read it every single time, but this didn't seem very obvious to me, but thanks for the wake-up call to start doing it in the future.
Jan 10, 2016, 10:15 pm
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Did you cancel within 24 hours of the original booking?
Isn't there some sort of law about providing a refund if a non refundable booking is canceled within 24 hours of the purchase? I think the airlines honor this rule and also Marriott seems to on its advance purchase rates...
Good reminder to all of us to check the cancellation policy but it seems unreasonable and seems like something they should be able to help you out with.
Isn't there some sort of law about providing a refund if a non refundable booking is canceled within 24 hours of the purchase? I think the airlines honor this rule and also Marriott seems to on its advance purchase rates...
Good reminder to all of us to check the cancellation policy but it seems unreasonable and seems like something they should be able to help you out with.
Jan 10, 2016, 11:21 pm
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Kudos to Marriott for having something similar, but there's no legal requirement for them to do so.
Jan 11, 2016, 5:50 am
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I booked it a few days ago anyway.
I'm going to try again today now that it is a weekday. May have more luck with management.
I'm going to try again today now that it is a weekday. May have more luck with management.
Jan 11, 2016, 11:35 am
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Spent like 30 minutes on the phone and they still wouldn't cancel it. Though I think the phone routes you through corporate and they just call the hotel. They said the manager there refused.
Jan 11, 2016, 6:42 pm
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Unfortunately, it is their right not to allow cancellation in accordance to the terms you agreed during booking. Also, rather than outright cancel, consider asking if they would allow changes to the reservations instead e.g travel at a later time. Regardless the outcome, I think most of us here have learnt a lesson. Do not assume the terms are the same. We kind of know it in the back of our heads but sometimes we just get "lazy".
Jan 12, 2016, 9:24 am
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After having wasted many days on attempting to get a cancellation for that hotel a few months ago, the impact has been that I don't even look at it as an option even it is priced competitively in a search so they have lost a few potential stays by me.
Jan 12, 2016, 10:10 am
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A 90 day cancel policy for a non-holiday, non-special event stay is absurd, whether you were informed about it or not.