Has anyone any experience with the Hilton-branded properties since they relaunched the MVP program? Last year, nobody ever asked me about a sports affiliation when I stayed at US Hilton (not Homewood) properties. I'd like to book that rate again now with the Hilton Checkers in L. A., but I'm somewhat reluctant with the new rules ... Checkers' booking process still only states that I should have my HHonors # ready. Well, and that's something they can be sure of! Any advice?