Some Hiltons that I regularly stay at are great about Gold benefits---ie, Phoenix Airport, Houston SW. They either give me a card key for club floor lounge access for breakfast or a breakfast coupon. Without asking!
Chicago downtown Doubletree gave me coupons for 2 waters out of the mini-bar and a coupon for breakfast. Without asking, and on a really cheap rate. Why can't most Hiltons offer the Gold benefits without asking (or even with asking!)?