Category 1 Hilton Honors Properties: The Definitive Thread
Dec 9, 2003, 7:30 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Qatar Platinum, Etihad Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 415
Category 1 Hilton Honors Properties: The Definitive Thread
I got a Cat 1 redemption voucher and would like to get some recommendations for a decent property anywhere in Europe.
Dec 9, 2003, 7:32 am
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Programs: AC 75K, Hertz Presidents Circle, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 10,076
Good Luck!!! While I am not certain, and with the possible exception of Scandic hotels the last Cat 1 hotel was the Wembley Plaza around London and that is now a Cat 2 so choices might be limited.
Dec 9, 2003, 9:16 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Qatar Platinum, Etihad Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 415
I qoute the msg I got from HHOnors customer services:
This certificate will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue and then you can try to find availability on points for this category hotel within these 12 months. You have enough points for a Category 1 hotel (10,000 points) but we have no Category 1 hotels in the UK (the majority of our Category 1 hotels are in the Nordic region but we have a few in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands).
I thought that Nordic is included!!
This certificate will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue and then you can try to find availability on points for this category hotel within these 12 months. You have enough points for a Category 1 hotel (10,000 points) but we have no Category 1 hotels in the UK (the majority of our Category 1 hotels are in the Nordic region but we have a few in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands).
I thought that Nordic is included!!
Dec 9, 2003, 9:24 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: LH FTL, KL Platinum, AB Gold, BA Silver, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt GP Diamond
Posts: 167
Some of the Scandic hotels are very nice.
I suggest you go to Turku in the southwestern tip of Finland. Turku is surrounded by a wonderful archipelage (hundreds of islands) with beautiful nature.
The hotel is new and the service of staff is impeccable.
Bastiaan
I suggest you go to Turku in the southwestern tip of Finland. Turku is surrounded by a wonderful archipelage (hundreds of islands) with beautiful nature.
The hotel is new and the service of staff is impeccable.
Bastiaan
Dec 9, 2003, 9:43 am
#5
Suspended
Join Date: May 2001
Location: DUS
Posts: 4,004
Just burned 10000 points for the Hilton Vienna Danube some weeks ago.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center.
Two properties in Germany are indeed Cat. 1 as well, Dortmund and Nuremberg, the latter famous for the X-Mas market, definitely worth a visit right now.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center.
Two properties in Germany are indeed Cat. 1 as well, Dortmund and Nuremberg, the latter famous for the X-Mas market, definitely worth a visit right now.
Dec 9, 2003, 2:22 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Qatar Platinum, Etihad Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 415
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Threy:
Just burned 10000 points for the Hilton Vienna Danube some weeks ago.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center. </font>
Just burned 10000 points for the Hilton Vienna Danube some weeks ago.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center. </font>
Thanks for the suggestion. Actually I will be spending one night (Staurday, 20 December) in Vienna. The plan was to burn 10K points on Bristol Hotel (CAT4 Starwood) with high chance of an upgrade being a Platinum member.
Now, since you brought this up. I'm thinking to change my mind and switch to the Hilton Vienna Danube. But I'm not really sure as this is my first visit to Vienna and I don't have much time to waste on transportation. Will be spending about 36 Hrs only.
Will think about it. Any advices are much appreciated..
Thanks to you all for the help.
Dec 10, 2003, 12:03 am
#7
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Portland OR Double Emerald (QF and AA), DL PM/MM, Starwood Plat
Posts: 19,589
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dabbagmm:
The plan was to burn 10K points on Bristol Hotel (CAT4 Starwood) with high chance of an upgrade being a Platinum member.</font>
The plan was to burn 10K points on Bristol Hotel (CAT4 Starwood) with high chance of an upgrade being a Platinum member.</font>
Dec 10, 2003, 1:04 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen // HH Dia; Bonvoy LTTE
Posts: 3,206
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dabbagmm:
But I'm not really sure as this is my first visit to Vienna and I don't have much time to waste on transportation. Will be spending about 36 Hrs only.
</font>
But I'm not really sure as this is my first visit to Vienna and I don't have much time to waste on transportation. Will be spending about 36 Hrs only.
</font>
- excellent public transport
- many short walks
The Hilton won't be a problem for your short time there.
------------------
Pictures from hotel stays
Basic Hotel stays/nights/points calculator
Short overview: KLM FD, LH M&M
Dec 10, 2003, 6:28 am
#9
Suspended
Join Date: May 2001
Location: DUS
Posts: 4,004
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dabbagmm:
Thanks for the suggestion. Actually I will be spending one night (Staurday, 20 December) in Vienna. The plan was to burn 10K points on Bristol Hotel (CAT4 Starwood) with high chance of an upgrade being a Platinum member.
Now, since you brought this up. I'm thinking to change my mind and switch to the Hilton Vienna Danube. But I'm not really sure as this is my first visit to Vienna and I don't have much time to waste on transportation. Will be spending about 36 Hrs only.
Will think about it. Any advices are much appreciated..
Thanks to you all for the help.</font>
Thanks for the suggestion. Actually I will be spending one night (Staurday, 20 December) in Vienna. The plan was to burn 10K points on Bristol Hotel (CAT4 Starwood) with high chance of an upgrade being a Platinum member.
Now, since you brought this up. I'm thinking to change my mind and switch to the Hilton Vienna Danube. But I'm not really sure as this is my first visit to Vienna and I don't have much time to waste on transportation. Will be spending about 36 Hrs only.
Will think about it. Any advices are much appreciated..
Thanks to you all for the help.</font>
Dec 16, 2003, 7:40 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: PVG
Programs: MU Platinum, HH Diamond
Posts: 857
I will be staying at the Nuremberg Hilton this week for 3 days. Availability for the CAT 1 award was no problem.
I understand it's a little far from the city center though.
Looking forward to the Christmas Markets.
I understand it's a little far from the city center though.
Looking forward to the Christmas Markets.
Dec 16, 2003, 10:41 am
#11
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 7,419
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Threy:
Just burned 10000 points for the Hilton Vienna Danube some weeks ago.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center.</font>
Just burned 10000 points for the Hilton Vienna Danube some weeks ago.
Nice property, although a 10 minute Tram ride to the city center.</font>
I understand that they have a special taxi/limo agreement from to Schwechat airport. However, I am not sure about this, had a rental car and parking was free!