Is this a new thing? I am noticing that premium rooms in many properties are cheaper to redeem than standard room rewards. Premium room rewards that are cheaper than standard room rewards have a blue badge next to them that says "Hhonors Special"

Examples for 22-23 June 2014

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites

Standard room: 30,000 Hhonors Points
Junior Suite: 27,931 Hhonors Points

Hilton New York Fashion District

Standard room: 70,000 Hhonors Points
1 Queen bed high floor: 57,239 Hhonors Points

Hilton Times Square NYC

Standard room: 80,000 Hhonors Points
1 King bed deluxe room: 71,639 Hhonors Points

Is this a promo or ongoing? If it is ongoing then it gives back a lot of value that people have been complaining about losing and lets you book a better room too.