pointman -- It all depends on the particular property and their computer system setup, with no or very little regard to the propert "type" (e.g., Hampton Inn vs. Hilton vs. HGI vs. Doubletree). As a funny example, see Tomphot's post here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/001221.html . If you are not as patient as he/she was, wait another week or so and if your stay has not been posted by then, call HHonors CS.