Originally Posted by
EkekoBWI
Been lurking on this thread. Very helpful, thanks.
For status match, as *wood Gold, do I make any more of a compelling case for HH Gold if, in early 2013, I will have already earned HH Silver?

No. Hilton does not usually status match. Instead, they offer a fast track to reach Gold. It's usually quite easy, either a certain # stays (sometimes nights) in a 90 day period. Or you can just sign up for the MVP challenge, 4 stays in 90 days (I think) for gold. BTW, SPG Gold is NOT comparable to HHonors Gold. It's a much inferior product. HHonors Gold offers free internet and continental breakfast. SPG Gold does not.