Hhonor Gguard, thanks for let us know your point of view and I agree with you.
Originally Posted by
Prospero
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From my position (as a European HHonors member) I am not perturbed by the changes to redemption rates. I earn my points from a single source - by virtue of stay activity at Hilton family hotels. Yes, the rates for award stays have recently increased but over the past year or so, HHonors has thrown a chunk of bonus miles in my direction by way of thanks for my continued loyalty. So where others see the changes as devaluation, I am inclined to view it as a correction. I accept though, those that earn points principally via their affiliate credit card spend will see things differently.
For me, the level of service and quality of product I receive from Hilton still remains the overriding factor in choosing Hilton properties above others.
That is exactly the reason, why I am still staying at Hilton Hotels and have so far already 6 stays and another three coming until mid March. I also value the constant service level (this might be seen different by others, esp. comparing it with IHG) in Hilton Hotels and therefore will continue to stay there.