Originally Posted by
psyflyer
Couldn't find the answer and have a quick question. Does Hilton generally match spg plat outright or via challenge? If outright is it better to wait until Jan 2013 so to retain status until the following year?
I went through the process in April and was given 21 nights challenge as anSPG PLATINUM. I Took the challenge considering I had stay in location there was no Starwood hotels. This being said, if you have no imperative to stay st Hilton, I would delay it to January, do that assuming you qualify in February based on the challenge, you will enjoy the benefits for 22 months. If you have a long stay coming up at Hilton, I would do it, if no compelling reasons, do it in January.