<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Ken in Phx:
But i agree that it is an individual comparision skewed by each to fit their preference. I hate Hilton because they have capacity controls for beach properties in the summer and Ski prop in the winter. Whats the point to earning points if you cant stay where you want, when you want to do it. Plus there two Hawaii properties are a joke.( you cant even compare to Starwood or Hyatt).</font>
These are common complaints. However, the Hilton capacity restrictions can often be overidden by individual hotel management. I have never been unable to get an award room on a given date in a given city, despite blackouts. Sometimes I have to take a second or third choice property, but I've always gotten a room.
That said, I haven't done much "resorting" with Hilton, and so when you are seeking one particular property in high season for that area, it could prove quite difficult. On the other hand, I recently booked a 6 night stay at a Pointe Hilton Phoenix resort with minimal effort.
And I can't compare Hilton Hawaii with any other (never been to any), but I do know there are many, many satisfied customers that post frequently in the Hilton forum. Hawaii, Cabo, Phoenix, Cancun, Hilton Head, Conrad Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris, London... But I digress.
I'm merely trying to show both sides of the issue, and I have no interest in convincing anyone to switch to HH from SPG or any other program. In fact, in light of capacity control, please, do stay in another program.
Happy comparing.