Hilton hasn't joined Starwood and SixContinents [HI, I-C, CP] in guaranteeing to match the lowest price offered -- other than Priceline like stays -- on their web site, so it will continue to be a decision between saving money or getting the bonus. In your case, I guess you lost more than 2K in HH points, since not only did you forego the web bonus of 1K, but your rate will yield you a minimum of 900 points less, likely more based on your elite status bonus. Hope you are registered in the 50K promo and you can make up some of this loss that way. Enjoy Chicago and The Drake. [Sounds like a Seinfeld episode, "the Drake".]