Originally Posted by
IsleOfMan
Was it ever clarified if an award stay would count as the first stay? Or if a stay at an opt-out property would count as the first stay?
From the FAQs:
What is an eligible stay?
An eligible stay is defined in the HHonors Terms & Conditions under Accrual of Points number 3. Click here to read more
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Will members earn Double Points for Reward Stays for this promotion?
Members will earn Double Points beginning on the second eligible stay, after registering, for incidental charges at participating hotels within the Hilton HHonors portfolio during a Reward Stay, provided such charges are deemed eligible folio charges. This does not apply to incidental charges for stays at Hampton, Home2 Suites or Homewood Suites by Hilton. For a complete explanation, see number 14 under Accrual of Points here.
http://hhonors3.hilton.com/en/promot...q-english.html
FAQ's don't mention if an opt-out property will count as first stay. I would be inclined to think yes it will count as the FAQs talk about the first stay not earning anything else and just has to be an eligible stay under normal terms and conditions. But I guess Erin will tell us for sure soon.