I am totally confused!
I registered as mentioned here, did not open an AC account, and immediately merged new into old. Unlike others' reports, nothing happened. This was last week.
So, tonight, I just created an AC account (not linked in anyway to new or old HHonors accounts).
Then, I was going to call Diamond Desk, but decided to check my account first (I had checked it this morning). I now find 5,000 points added to my account with this description:
Hilton Crystal City@Ronald Regan Natl Arpt - GOLD VIP BONUS OFFER - 1ST STAY BONUS
My last stay was week before I registered for this promo. I have had four stays already since 10/15. Does it look like I am all set? Or are these points from some other promo? Will the other 45,000 just take longer to post?
It seems like we are all having different reactions to registering.
thanks,
marc