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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 5:34 pm
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Super Larry
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Globe Man:
I am a frequent guest at Hilton properties in Canada.

What I can't understand is the exchange rate that Hilton HHonors uses to convert my charges (in Canadian dollars) to U.S. $.

Exchange rate are changed on a daily base, it follows the rate from the currency markets.

On a recent stay, I spent $122.00 CDN, which only converted to $60.00 U.S. This is only a 50% exchange rate!! Never before in history has the Cdn dollar been this low!!

On a previous stay, I spent $193.00 CDN, and was only given credit based on spending $86.00 U.S. (45%)

In my opinion, I don't think you should complain too much.. When is the last time you stayed at a Hilton in the States for 60$ on a business trip? I'm telling you YOU DO HAVE GOOD DEAL!

I feel I am being ripped off -- at least being screwed on the exchange rates. At the very least, the conversion rate should be based on AT LEAST 60%.
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YOU FEEL BEING RIPPED OFF!!! What about us canadians going down to the States with an exchange rate of about 1.6 (100$US = 160$CAN) Do you really think we are having a good deal?

I'd rather be in your position as far as exchange rate goes!

Good luck Globe!
Cheers from Canada!
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