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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 3:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by milesrus:
Hilton Amex is much better! They give 5 points per dollar at any Hilton affiliated property even Hampton Inn. They give three points per $ for any purchase. Amex Starwood gives 1 point regardless if it is used at a Sheraton or a 7-11 store. Yes Hilton charges more points for redemption, but you are getting 3-5 times as many points here. On point strecher awards the difference is the same for the awards. </font>
However, the points are only as good as your ability to redeem them. I just tried redeeming for three nights in Feb for NYC. Waldorf, no; Hilton Times Square; no. W Times Square; YES; W Union Square; YES.
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